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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Wingull family appeared on August 25, 2018.
- Japan; Australia
- worldwide
- Pelipper by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 3 to Aug 12, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 to Aug 12, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 24 to Mar 1, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 22 to Nov 27, 2023 | 3-star | Party Up! |
| Sep 1 to Sep 8, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 19 to Nov 26, 2019 | 3-star | Supereffective Week |
Pelipper in competitive play.
Pelipper is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #119 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pelipper is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Pelipper appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Pelipper is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Pelipper.
Every main-series game Pelipper is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
- WildNorth Province: North Paldean Sea
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★, 6★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 9, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, Hammerlocke Hills
- RaidEast Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea (The Isle of Armor)
- WildLoop Lagoon, Training Lowlands, Insular Sea (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 229, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks (Surfing)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After defeating Candice)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 16, Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Tapu Village
- WildRoute 14, Secluded Shore (Surfing)
- WildRoute 15 (Surfing and walking)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 16, Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Tapu Village
- WildRoute 14, Poni Breaker Coast (Surfing)
- WildRoute 15 (Surfing and walking)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveWingull (Level 25)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City, Sea Mauville, Lilycove City, Battle Resort (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 118, 121, 123 (Grass)
- WildSoaring in the sky
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Surfing)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 13 and 22, Giant Chasm
- WildRoute 22 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 229, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks (Surfing)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 219, 220, 221, 223, 226, Iron Island, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 222, 224, 230 (Grass or Surfing)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveWingull (Level 25)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City (Surfing)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pelipper appears in 33 episodes.
From EP276 (2002-11-14) through HZ137 (2026-05-22).
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.
TCG Pocket appearances
Pelipper in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Pelipper
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.