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No. 0279 · Generation III · Hoenn

Pelipper

The Water Bird Pokémon

TL;DR. Pelipper is a water/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 440. 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.

Water Flying

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.

Height1.2 m

Weight28.0 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye, Drizzle

HiddenRain Dish

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 50

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 65

Total440

440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 129th among Water-types.

100 base Defense, Pelipper's strongest stat, ranking 28th of 255 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Pelipper 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, Pelipper reaches 2,127 CP at level 40 and 2,433 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack175

GO Defense174

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,127

Max CP (L50)2,404

Best buddy (L51)2,433

Raid catch CP 1,150–1,215 (L20). Weather boosted 1,438–1,519 (L25).

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Competitive

Pelipper in competitive play.

Pelipper is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #113 in the Great League.

Rain Setter

Hurricane / U-turn / Roost / Knock Off

ItemDamp Rock
AbilityDrizzle
NatureRelaxed
TeraGround, Grass

Doubles OU

Rain Setter

Weather Ball / Hurricane / Tailwind / Wide Guard

ItemEject Button
AbilityDrizzle
NatureCalm
EVs252 HP / 48 Def / 52 SpD / 156 Spe
TeraGrass, Steel

VGC 2025

Weather Setter

Hurricane / Weather Ball / Tailwind / Protect

ItemFocus Sash
AbilityDrizzle
NatureModest
EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraStellar, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #113 87.9 score

Ultra League #223 82.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Pelipper.

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

What type is Pelipper?

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

What is Pelipper weak to?

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

What is Pelipper resistant to?

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

How does Pelipper evolve?

Pelipper evolves from Wingull (Level 25). Pelipper is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Pelipper from?

Pelipper was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0279.

What are Pelipper's base stats?

Pelipper has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 100, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 70, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Pelipper's abilities?

Pelipper can have the abilities Keen Eye, Drizzle, plus the Hidden Ability Rain Dish.

Is Pelipper legendary or mythical?

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

What is Pelipper's best stat?

Pelipper's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 28th of 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Pelipper good?

Pelipper has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 129th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Pelipper →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Pelipper in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pelipper in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pelipper 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

Pelipper vs. the average Water-type.

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

Stat	Pelipper	Water avg	Difference
HP	60	70	-10
Attack	50	74	-24
Defense	100	70	+30
Special Attack	95	71	+24
Special Defense	70	68	+2
Speed	65	73	-8
Total	440	426	+14

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Game appearances

Pelipper appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Pelipper 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 Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Champions Reg M-A #11 most-used 16.0% of teams

Featured in: Rain 66% WR

See Pelipper's competitive set → Full Champions meta

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

Where to find

Catch Pelipper in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Canalave CityFuego IronworksIron IslandPastoria CitySinnoh Pokemon LeagueSinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sinnoh Sea Route 223Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sunyshore CityValley Windworks

Platinum

Iron IslandSinnoh Pokemon LeagueSinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sinnoh Sea Route 223Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sunyshore City

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 CityMossdeep CityPacifidlog TownSlateport City

Black 2, White 2

Giant Chasm OutsideUnova Route 13Unova Route 22Unova Route 22 Hidden Grotto

Black, White

Undella BayUndella TownUnova Route 13

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 16 MainAncient Poni PathExeggutor IslandPoni GauntletPoni Plains EastPoni WildsSecluded ShoreTapu Village

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 16 EastAlola Route 16 WestAncient Poni PathExeggutor IslandPoni Breaker CoastPoni GauntletPoni Plains EastPoni WildsTapu Village

Pokémon anime

Pelipper appears in 32 episodes.

From HZ007 (2023-05-19) through JN127 (2022-09-30).

+ 20 more episodes

Browse all 32 on /anime →

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Pelipper partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Pelipper partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Winona

Tech 3★

Browse all 619 Sync Pairs in Masters EX.