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.
It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water.
It acts as a delivery service by carrying small Pokémon in its bill. It bobs on the waves to rest.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 4x117-138%KO Spark 4x69-83% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunderbolt 4x148-175%KO Shock Wave 4x102-120%KO Thunder Shock 4x69-83% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 4x148-175%KO Spark 4x69-83% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 4x109-129%KO Spark 4x86-102%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Pelipper View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Rollout 2x18-23% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x120-141%KO Discharge 4x107-127%KO Spark 4x72-85% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Thunder Punch 4x95-113%KO Shock Wave 4x101-120%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Spark 4x72-85% Shock Wave 4x101-120%KO | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x113-134%KO Spark 4x89-106%KO Shock Wave 4x78-92% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Pelipper View Omanyte builds →Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Rollout 2x18-21% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x144-169%KO Thunderbolt 4x120-141%KO Discharge 4x107-127%KO Spark 4x72-85% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Thunder Punch 4x95-113%KO Shock Wave 4x101-120%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x186-219%KO Thunderbolt 4x149-176%KO Spark 4x72-85% Shock Wave 4x101-120%KO | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x132-155%KO Thunderbolt 4x113-134%KO Spark 4x89-106%KO Shock Wave 4x78-92% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Pelipper View Omanyte builds →Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Rollout 2x18-21% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x137-162%KO Thunderbolt 4x112-132%KO Discharge 4x102-120%KO Spark 4x66-78% | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x178-210%KO Thunderbolt 4x147-174%KO Discharge 4x132-156%KO Thunder Punch 4x91-108%KO | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Electrike builds →Thunder 4x178-210%KO Thunderbolt 4x147-174%KO Spark 4x66-78% Thunder Fang 4x66-78% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Shinx builds →Thunder 4x127-150%KO Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Spark 4x81-96% Thunder Fang 4x81-96% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Pelipper View Omanyte builds →Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x137-163%KO Thunderbolt 4x114-135%KO Discharge 4x100-118%KO Spark 4x66-79% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x214-252%KO Thunderbolt 4x176-207%KO Spark 4x71-84% Shock Wave 4x119-140%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 4x162-191%KO Spark 4x62-73% Shock Wave 4x109-129%KO | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x176-207%KO Thunderbolt 4x143-168%KO Discharge 4x128-151%KO Thunder Punch 4x90-107%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x157-185%KO Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Spark 4x52-62% Shock Wave 4x85-101%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x133-157%KO Thunderbolt 4x110-130%KO Discharge 4x97-115%KO Spark 4x62-73% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x212-250%KO Thunderbolt 4x172-203%KO Spark 4x66-78% Shock Wave 4x119-141%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x195-230%KO Thunderbolt 4x159-188%KO Spark 4x57-68% Shock Wave 4x110-130%KO | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x172-203%KO Thunderbolt 4x142-167%KO Discharge 4x128-151%KO Thunder Punch 4x89-104%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x155-183%KO Thunderbolt 4x128-151%KO Spark 4x49-57% Shock Wave 4x89-104%KO | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 4x137-162%KO Thunderbolt 4x113-134%KO Discharge 4x102-120%KO Spark 4x62-74% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x215-254%KO Thunderbolt 4x176-208%KO Spark 4x66-78% Shock Wave 4x122-143%KO | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Minun builds →Thunder 4x196-231%KO Thunderbolt 4x161-189%KO Spark 4x58-69% Shock Wave 4x109-129%KO | ||
Elekid Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Elekid builds →Thunder 4x176-208%KO Thunderbolt 4x145-171%KO Discharge 4x129-152%KO Thunder Punch 4x90-106%KO | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x157-185%KO Thunderbolt 4x129-152%KO Spark 4x51-60% Shock Wave 4x86-102%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Pelipper with Stone Edge (127-149%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (177-208%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge also KOs at 107-126%.
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Tyranitar builds →Crunch51-60% Pursuit26-31% Stone Edge 2x127-149%KO | ||
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 4x177-208%KO Heat Wave15-18% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pelipper View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x107-126%KO | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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 31 partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Aqua Ring, Gust and 4 more.
Diamond & Pearl 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
Pelipper best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Aqua Ring from the egg pool give Pelipper something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Fly for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pelipper in Diamond & Pearl
Pelipper's scattered across 38 spots in mid-game water routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Pelipper in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Pelipper starts with Wingull at Lv. 20-55 via surfing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WingullCanalave CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidCanalave CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidFuego IronworksPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plantCommonMidFuego IronworksDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plantCommonMidIron Island - OutsidePearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 WaterCommonMidIron Island - OutsideDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 WaterCommonMidPastoria CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidPastoria CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 City30%MidRoute 205 - SouthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 RouteCommonMidRoute 205 - SouthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 RouteCommonMidRoute 213DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 RouteCommonMidRoute 213PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 RouteCommonMidRoute 218DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 218PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 219DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 219PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 220DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 220PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 221PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 221DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 222PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 222DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidValley WindworksDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plantCommonMidValley WindworksPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Power-plantCommonMidRoute 213DiamondGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidRoute 213PearlGrass Lv.20 RouteUncommonMidFuego IronworksDiamondGrass Lv.29 Power-plantUncommonMidFuego IronworksPearlGrass Lv.29 Power-plantUncommonMidRoute 218DiamondGrass Lv.29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 218PearlGrass Lv.29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 221PearlGrass Lv.29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 221DiamondGrass Lv.29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 229DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 229PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 222PearlGrass Lv.41 RouteUncommonLateRoute 222DiamondGrass Lv.41 RouteUncommonLate
Step 2Pelipper ✓Canalave CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidCanalave CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidFuego IronworksDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plantRareMidFuego IronworksPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plantRareMidIron Island - OutsidePearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterRareMidIron Island - OutsideDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterRareMidPastoria CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidPastoria CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City5%MidRoute 205 - SouthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteRareMidRoute 205 - SouthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteRareMidRoute 213DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteRareMidRoute 213PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteRareMidRoute 218DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 218PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 219DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 219PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 220DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 220PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 221DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 221PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 222DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRoute 222PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidValley WindworksDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plantRareMidValley WindworksPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Power-plantRareMidRoute 226PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 226DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 230DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LateRoute 230PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route60%LatePokémon LeagueDiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-55CommonLatePokémon LeaguePearlSurfing on water Lv.35-55CommonLateRoute 223PearlSurfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateRoute 223DiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateSunyshore CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.35-45 City30%LateSunyshore CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.35-45 City30%LateRoute 224PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 RouteCommonLateRoute 224DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 RouteCommonLateRoute 229DiamondSurfing on water Lv.45-55 Route30%LateRoute 229PearlSurfing on water Lv.45-55 Route30%Lateor evolve from Wingull (Step 1)
Pelipper Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Wingull evolves into Pelipper at level 25. Pelipper is the fully evolved form. It sits at 440 BST in its evolved form.
For Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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