Stats & Training
Pelipper's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Attack trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Pelipper is a flying transporter that carries small Pokémon and eggs inside its massive bill. This Pokémon builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea.
Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This Pokémon dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp.
Pelipper Weakness
Pelipper's Water/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Rock. Electric hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Pelipper's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tirtouga builds →Rock Tomb 2x49-60% Rollout 2x27-33% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Spark 4x73-86% Nuzzle 4x29-34% | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Spark 4x64-77% Nuzzle 4x29-34% | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Spark 4x57-69% Charge Beam 4x80-94% Rollout 2x9-11% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 4x167-198%KO Volt Switch 4x130-154%KO Spark 4x80-95% Charge Beam 4x93-110%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x179-212%KO Volt Switch 4x143-168%KO Spark 4x68-80% Charge Beam 4x105-124%KO | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x161-190%KO Volt Switch 4x130-154%KO Spark 4x62-73% Charge Beam 4x93-110%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 4x130-154%KO Volt Switch 4x105-124%KO Spark 4x55-66% Charge Beam 4x74-88% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Joltik builds →Thunderbolt 4x137-161%KO Volt Switch 4x105-124%KO Electroweb 4x87-102%KO Charge Beam 4x80-95% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 4x163-193%KO Volt Switch 4x129-152%KO Spark 4x76-90% Charge Beam 4x93-110%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x182-214%KO Discharge 4x157-186%KO Volt Switch 4x140-166%KO Spark 4x70-83% | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x163-193%KO Discharge 4x146-172%KO Volt Switch 4x129-152%KO Spark 4x64-76% | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 4x129-152%KO Volt Switch 4x105-124%KO Spark 4x52-62% Charge Beam 4x76-90% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Joltik builds →Thunderbolt 4x134-159%KO Volt Switch 4x105-124%KO Electroweb 4x87-103%KO Charge Beam 4x76-90% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Volt Switch 4x133-157%KO Spark 4x77-91% Charge Beam 4x93-111%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x183-215%KO Discharge 4x160-189%KO Volt Switch 4x143-170%KO Spark 4x72-85% | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x166-196%KO Discharge 4x149-176%KO Volt Switch 4x133-157%KO Spark 4x61-72% | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 4x133-157%KO Volt Switch 4x104-124%KO Spark 4x55-65% Charge Beam 4x77-91% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunderbolt 4x138-163%KO Volt Switch 4x111-130%KO Spark 4x104-124%KO Thunder Fang 4x104-124%KO | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Lanturn builds →Thunder 4x204-241%KO Thunderbolt 4x167-197%KO Discharge 4x150-177%KO Volt Switch 4x134-157%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x221-261%KO Thunderbolt 4x184-216%KO Discharge 4x162-192%KO Volt Switch 4x142-167%KO | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x200-236%KO Thunderbolt 4x167-197%KO Discharge 4x146-172%KO Volt Switch 4x130-152%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x158-187%KO Thunderbolt 4x134-157%KO Discharge 4x116-138%KO Volt Switch 4x104-123%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunder 4x171-202%KO Thunderbolt 4x142-167%KO Volt Switch 4x108-128%KO Spark 4x100-118%KO | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Lanturn builds →Thunder 4x199-235%KO Thunderbolt 4x163-192%KO Discharge 4x146-173%KO Volt Switch 4x130-154%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x216-254%KO Thunderbolt 4x179-211%KO Discharge 4x158-187%KO Volt Switch 4x138-163%KO | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 4x163-192%KO Discharge 4x142-168%KO Volt Switch 4x126-149%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x154-182%KO Thunderbolt 4x126-149%KO Discharge 4x114-134%KO Volt Switch 4x102-120%KO | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Luxio builds →Thunder 4x167-197%KO Thunderbolt 4x138-163%KO Volt Switch 4x106-125%KO Spark 4x98-115%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zapdos can KO Pelipper with Thunderbolt (195-230%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (129-152%).
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave17-20% Thunderbolt 4x195-230%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x129-152%KO Pursuit26-31% Crunch52-60% Superpower26-30% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Pelipper is the evolved form of Wingull. Breeding produces Wingull eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Wingull gave Pelipper the biggest boost in Defense (+70), bringing the total to 440 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pelipper to get Wingull eggs easily using 51 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Brine and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pelipper Best Moveset
Raindish helps Pelipper stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs for the right balance, and Scald as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Pelipper best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Roost
- Scald
- Hurricane
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Hurricane
- Rain Dance
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Pelipper won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Sky Attack and Hurricane anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Pelipper appears at high spawn rates across 72 spots in mid-game water routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Wingull is your first catch on the way to Pelipper. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 2-40 across 132 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WingullRoute 104 - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-20 Route95%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-20 Route95%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-20 Route95%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-20 Route95%EarlyRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.12 Route35%EarlyHorde battleRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.12 Route35%EarlyHorde battleRoute 121Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Route35%EarlyHorde battleRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Route35%EarlyHorde battleRoute 123Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Route35%EarlyHorde battleRoute 123Omega RubyGrass Lv.15 Route35%EarlyHorde battleSea Mauville - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.15-2034%EarlySea Mauville - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.15-2034%EarlyRoute 103Omega RubyGrass Lv.2-3 Route10%EarlyRoute 103Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2-3 Route10%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.3-5 Route8%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.3-5 Route8%EarlyRoute 103Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 103Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 104 - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 104 - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.2 Route5%EarlyHorde battleRoute 110Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.13 Route5%EarlyRoute 110Omega RubyGrass Lv.13 Route5%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.5-7 Route2%EarlyRoute 104 - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.5-7 Route2%EarlyDewford TownAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidDewford TownOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidLilycove CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidLilycove CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidRoute 103Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 103Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 105 - OutsideAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 105 - OutsideOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 106Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 106Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 107Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 107Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 108Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 108Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 109Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 109Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 110Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 110Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 115Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 115Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 118Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 118Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 119Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 119Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 122Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 122Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 134Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidRoute 134Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 Route30%MidSlateport CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidSlateport CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.20 City30%MidRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.22-24 Route8%MidRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.22-24 Route8%MidRoute 115Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Route4%MidRoute 115Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Route4%MidMt. Pyre - Area 5Omega RubyGrass Lv.30 Cave2%MidMt. Pyre - Area 5Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Cave2%Mid
Step 2Pelipper ✓Ever Grande CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidEver Grande CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidMossdeep CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidMossdeep CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidPacifidlog TownOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidPacifidlog TownAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 City35%MidRoute 124Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 124Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 125Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 125Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 126Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 126Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 127Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 127Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 128Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 128Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 129Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 129Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 130Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 130Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 131Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 131Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 132Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 132Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 133Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 133Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-35 Route35%MidRoute 118Omega RubyGrass Lv.22-24 Route8%MidTall grass onlyRoute 118Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.22-24 Route8%MidTall grass onlyDewford TownAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidDewford TownOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidLilycove CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidLilycove CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 103Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 103Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 104 - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 104 - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 104 - Area 2Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 104 - Area 2Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 105 - OutsideAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 105 - OutsideOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 106Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 106Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 107Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 107Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 108Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 108Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 109Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 109Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 110Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 110Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 115Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 115Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 118Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 118Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 119Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 119Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 122Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 122Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 134Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidRoute 134Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 Route5%MidSlateport CityOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidSlateport CityAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.25-30 City5%MidRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route4%MidTall grass onlyRoute 121Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route4%MidRoute 121Omega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route4%MidTall grass onlyRoute 121Omega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route4%MidSea Mauville - Area 1Omega RubySurfing on water Lv.251%MidSea Mauville - Area 1Alpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.251%MidBattle ResortAlpha SapphireSurfing on water Lv.35-40 Facility9%LateBattle ResortOmega RubySurfing on water Lv.35-40 Facility9%LateRoute 123Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31 Route4%LateTall grass onlyRoute 123Omega RubyGrass Lv.31 Route4%LateTall grass onlyor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, it depends on your team. Pelipper at 440 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Water/Flying coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Don't let Pelipper's 440 base stat total fool you. Drizzle is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier. Roost with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Run Drizzle on Pelipper. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Pelipper also gets Keen Eye and Rain Dish, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Pelipper first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
