What is Pelipper weak to?

In Platinum, watch for Jolteon (Electric) and Golem (Rock) when using Pelipper. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Jolteon is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Pelipper?

In Platinum, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Pelipper?

For Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 as a support. Surf with Life Orb is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Pelipper?

In Platinum, 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.

Pelipper - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Support

CTier

65Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack50

Defense100

Sp. Atk95

Sp. Def70

Speed65

Total440

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.2 m

Weight28.0 kg

Base XP154

Abilities

Keen EyeTop Pick

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Drizzle

Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Rain DishHANot in game

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.

Platinum

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.

Pelipper Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Electric
2x (Weak)	Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

Electric

2xWeak

Rock

½xResist

Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (6)

Fire Ground Rock Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Pelipper in Platinum (Best Counters)

Electabuzz Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 37 Thunder PunchLv. 28 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 238-280%KO Thunderbolt 4x 196-231%KO Discharge 4x 173-204%KO Thunder Punch 4x 113-133%KO View Electabuzz builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 50 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 238-280%KO Thunderbolt 4x 196-231%KO Discharge 4x 173-204%KO Shock Wave 4x 132-156%KO View Rotom builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 136-160%KO Thunderbolt 4x 113-133%KO Discharge 4x 101-120%KO Spark 4x 64-76% View Pachirisu builds →
Luxio Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 48 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 170-200%KO Thunderbolt 4x 139-164%KO Discharge 4x 124-147%KO Spark 4x 101-120%KO View Luxio builds →
Voltorb Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 12 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 159-187%KO Thunderbolt 4x 132-156%KO Spark 4x 49-58% Shock Wave 4x 90-107%KO View Voltorb builds →

Platinum 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

2 Forms

#278Wingull

Level 25

#279Pelipper

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Wingull

WaterFlying

Pelipper

WaterFlying

60+20

ATK

50+20

DEF

100+70

SP.ATK

95+40

SP.DEF

70+40

SPE

65-20

BST

270C-Tier

440B-Tier+170

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Pelipper to get Wingull eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Gust and 4 more.

Egg Groups

FlyingWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

Platinum Pelipper Best Moveset

Keeneye isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and flexible EVs, Pelipper fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Experimental

Bulky Support

Ability

Keen Eye

Item

Life OrbPOWER

Best Nature for Pelipper

Modest+SPA

Pelipper best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Bulky Support Moveset

SurfSTAB
RoostRecovery
Ice Beam
Air SlashSTAB

Recommended Teammates

KingdraGood

BlisseyGood

EmpoleonDecent

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. Hydro Pump and Fly anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 1

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 1

Wing Attack

D6010035Flying

Lv 6

Supersonic

——5520Normal

Lv 11

Wing Attack

D6010035Flying

Lv 16

Mist

———30Ice

Lv 19

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Lv 24

Payback

D5010010Dark

Lv 25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

Lv 31

Roost

S——10Flying

Lv 38

Spit Up

——10010Normal

Lv 38

Stockpile

———20Normal

Lv 38

Swallow

———10Normal

Lv 43

Fling

——10010Dark

Lv 50

Tailwind

B——15Flying

Lv 57

Hydro Pump

B120805Water

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

C120705Ice

TM55

Brine

C6510010Water

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

HM05

Defog

———15Flying

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

HM02

Fly

C909515Flying

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

S9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM88

Pluck

—6010020Flying

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

B——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM51

Roost

S——10Flying

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

S9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM89

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TM03

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Agility

C——30Psychic

Egg

Aqua Ring

———20Water

Egg

Gust

D4010035Flying

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Mist

———30Ice

Egg

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Egg

Water Sport

———15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Air Cutter

C559525Flying

Tutor

Gunk Shot

D120705Poison

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Ominous Wind

D601005Ghost

Tutor

Seed Bomb

D8010015Grass

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Reminder Moves

Rem

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

Rem

Agility

C——30Psychic

Rem

Air Slash

S759520Flying

Rem

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Rem

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Pelipper in Platinum

Easy grab on Pelipper with high spawn rates across 14 locations in mid-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Pelipper in Platinum

To get Pelipper, start by catching Wingull through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 20-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Catch Wingull
Iron Island - Outside
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Water
CommonMid
Route 213
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 219
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
30%Mid
Route 220
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
30%Mid
Route 221
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
30%Mid
Pokémon League
Surfing on water Lv.30-40
CommonMid
Route 222
Surfing on water Lv.30-40 Route
30%Mid
Sunyshore City
Surfing on water Lv.30-40 City
30%Mid
Route 213
Grass Lv.24-26 Route
UncommonMid
Route 226
Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route
60%Late
Route 222
Grass Lv.38 Route
UncommonLate
Route 226
Grass Lv.47-49 Route
UncommonPost
Route 230
Grass Lv.48 Route
RarePost
Train until Level 25
Step 2Pelipper ✓
Pokémon League
Surfing on water Lv.30-50
CommonMid
Route 223
Surfing on water Lv.30-50 Route
30%Mid
Sunyshore City
Surfing on water Lv.30-50 City
30%Mid
Iron Island - Outside
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
RareMid
Route 219
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Route 220
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Route 221
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Route 222
Surfing on water Lv.30-50 Route
5%Mid
Route 226
Surfing on water Lv.35-55 Route
60%Late
Route 230
Surfing on water Lv.35-55 Route
60%Late
Route 224
Surfing on water Lv.35-55 Route
CommonLate
Route 222
Grass Lv.40 Route
RareLate
Route 230
Grass Lv.48-50 Route
CommonPost
Route 224
Grass Lv.51 Route
UncommonPost
or evolve from Wingull (Step 1)

Pelipper Guide

In Platinum, watch for Jolteon (Electric) and Golem (Rock) when using Pelipper. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Jolteon is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Platinum, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 as a support. Surf with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Platinum, 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.

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Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Throw 2x 33-40% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Throw 2x 44-53% View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Throw 2x 27-33% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Throw 2x 38-47% View Geodude builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Spark 4x 89-107%KO View Shinx builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 127-150%KO Spark 4x 75-90% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 160-190%KO Spark 4x 75-90% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 118-140%KO Spark 4x 93-110%KO View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Tomb 2x 33-40% Rollout 2x 20-25% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Tomb 2x 50-60% View Kabuto builds →

Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveLv. 22 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 196-232%KO Shock Wave 4x 136-160%KO Thunder Shock 4x 95-112%KO View Rotom builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 115-136%KO Spark 4x 68-80% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 149-176%KO Spark 4x 68-80% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 108-128%KO Spark 4x 88-104%KO View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Slide 2x 37-44% Rock Tomb 2x 29-36% Rollout 2x 16-20% View Omanyte builds →

Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveTM34 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 246-289%KO Thunderbolt 4x 198-233%KO Shock Wave 4x 138-162%KO Thunder Shock 4x 95-113%KO View Rotom builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x 120-141%KO Discharge 4x 107-127%KO Spark 4x 72-85% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x 149-176%KO Spark 4x 72-85% Shock Wave 4x 101-120%KO View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Thunder FangLv. 29 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x 113-134%KO Spark 4x 89-106%KO Thunder Fang 4x 89-106%KO View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Slide 2x 35-42% Rock Tomb 2x 29-35% Rollout 2x 18-21% View Omanyte builds →

Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveTM34 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 246-289%KO Thunderbolt 4x 198-233%KO Shock Wave 4x 138-162%KO Thunder Shock 4x 95-113%KO View Rotom builds →
Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x 120-141%KO Discharge 4x 107-127%KO Spark 4x 72-85% View Pachirisu builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x 149-176%KO Spark 4x 72-85% Shock Wave 4x 101-120%KO View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Thunder FangLv. 29 Damage vs Pelipper Thunder 4x 132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x 113-134%KO Spark 4x 89-106%KO Thunder Fang 4x 89-106%KO View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Pelipper Rock Slide 2x 35-42% Rock Tomb 2x 29-35% Rollout 2x 18-21% View Omanyte builds →

Tyranitar RockDark	S
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves CrunchSTAB PursuitSTAB Stone Edge Earthquake Damage vs Pelipper Crunch 51-60% Pursuit 26-31% Stone Edge 2x 127-149%KO View Tyranitar builds →
Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Hidden Power Ice Heat Wave Damage vs Pelipper Thunderbolt 4x 177-208%KO Heat Wave 15-18% View Zapdos builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Pelipper Stone Edge 2x 107-126%KO View Aerodactyl builds →