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No. 0278 · Generation III · Hoenn

Wingull

The Seagull Pokémon

TL;DR. Wingull is a water/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 270. WINGULL has the habit of carrying prey and valuables in its beak and hiding them in all sorts of locations. This POKéMON rides the winds and flies as if it were skating across the sky.

Water Flying

WINGULL has the habit of carrying prey and valuables in its beak and hiding them in all sorts of locations. This POKéMON rides the winds and flies as if it were skating across the sky.

Height0.6 m

Weight9.5 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye, Hydration

HiddenRain Dish

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 270. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 30

Defense 30

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 30

Speed 85

Total270

270 base stat total, the 935th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 232nd among Water-types.

85 base Speed, Wingull's strongest stat, ranking 70th of 255 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Wingull in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Wingull reaches 765 CP at level 40 and 875 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack106

GO Defense61

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)765

Max CP (L50)865

Best buddy (L51)875

Raid catch CP 397–437 (L20). Weather boosted 497–546 (L25).

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Competitive

Wingull in competitive play.

Wingull is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Offensive

Surf / Hurricane / Ice Beam / Protect

ItemLife Orb
AbilityHydration
NatureTimid
EVs36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
TeraDark, Ground

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Quick answers

Common questions about Wingull.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Wingull, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Wingull?

Wingull is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Wingull weak to?

Wingull takes 4× damage from Electric. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock.

What is Wingull resistant to?

Wingull is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel.

How does Wingull evolve?

Wingull evolves into Pelipper (Level 25).

What generation is Wingull from?

Wingull was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0278.

What are Wingull's base stats?

Wingull has HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 30, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 30, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 270.

What are Wingull's abilities?

Wingull can have the abilities Keen Eye, Hydration, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.

Is Wingull legendary or mythical?

No. Wingull is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Wingull's best stat?

Wingull's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 70th of 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Wingull good?

Wingull has a base stat total of 270, the 935th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 232nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Wingull as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Wingull in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Wingull in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Wingull in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Wingull 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Wingull is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Electric

2× Weak to

Rock

½× Resists

Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Wingull vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Wingull	Water avg	Difference
HP	40	70	-30
Attack	30	74	-44
Defense	30	70	-40
Special Attack	55	71	-16
Special Defense	30	68	-38
Speed	85	73	+12
Total	270	426	-156

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Game appearances

Wingull appears in 29 games.

Every mainline release where Wingull is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Wingull in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 18 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Canalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandPastoria CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 220Valley Windworks

Platinum

Iron IslandPastoria CitySinnoh Pokemon LeagueSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sunyshore City

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Vermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Dewford TownEver Grande CityHoenn Route 103Hoenn Route 104Hoenn Route 105Hoenn Route 106Hoenn Route 107Hoenn Route 108Hoenn Route 109Hoenn Route 110Hoenn Route 115Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 122Hoenn Route 123Hoenn Route 124Hoenn Route 125Hoenn Route 126Hoenn Route 127Hoenn Route 128Hoenn Route 129Hoenn Route 130Hoenn Route 131Hoenn Route 132Hoenn Route 133Hoenn Route 134Lilycove CityMT Pyre OutsideMossdeep CityPacifidlog TownSlateport City

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn Route 103Hoenn Route 104 South OrasHoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 123

Black, White

Undella BayUndella TownUnova Route 13

X, Y

Azure BayKalos Route 12Kalos Route 8

Sun, Moon

Akala OutskirtsAlola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 7Brooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill SouthBrooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachHauoli City Shopping DistrictKalae BayMelemele SeaPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Akala OutskirtsAlola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 7Brooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill SouthBrooklet Hill Totems DenHano BeachHauoli City BeachfrontHauoli City Shopping DistrictKalae BayMelemele SeaPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Pokémon anime

Wingull appears in 32 episodes.

From HZ018 (2023-08-18) through JN010 (2020-01-26).

+ 20 more episodes

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