Pelipper (Pokémon)

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Pelipper ペリッパー Pelipper #279
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Water Bird Pokémon
Ability Keen Eye Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #028 Sinnoh #120 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-123 Almia R-079 Oblivia R-024 N-139
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3'11"/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 61.7 lbs. Imperial 28.0 kg Metric 61.7 lbs./28.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 1 and Flying groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 164 Battle Exp.: 1641*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pelipper (Japanese: ペリッパー Pelipper) is a dual-type Water/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Wingull starting at level 25.

Biology

Physiology

Pelipper has a white body with a yellow underside. Its feet, wing tips, and head crest are blue and its bill is large and yellow with a throat pouch hanging under it. Its has a stubby tail.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pelipper can store a series of objects in their large, sturdy bill. They are also able to carry small creatures in it to protect them from predators.

Behavior

Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. When Pelipper spots prey, it dips its large bill into the sea to scoop up its numerous food items along with water in one motion. It then swallows everything in one big gulp.

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Pelipper live on steep cliffs that hang over the sea and that is where they build their nests.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pelipper eats its prey from the ocean by dipping their bills into the water and scooping them up. It can be presumed by the context that its prey consists of fish or small aquatic creatures.

In the anime

File:Pelipper anime.PNG

Pelipper in the anime

Major appearances

In You Said a Mouthful, a Trainer named Anthony has a Pelipper that he used to challenge other trainers to battle it in an unofficial gym. Anthony was exposed as a cheater because he stuffed a bunch of Poké Balls with small Pokémon in them into the Pelipper's bill.

In Sky High Gym Battle, Winona used a Pelipper against Ash during the Gym Battle. This Pelipper had a unique way handling its weakness to Electrical attacks. It strikes the ground with Steel Wing, which would cause any Electric attack pass through it into the ground.

Minor appearances

Pelipper first appeared in Hoenn Alone!.

Georgio owns a Pelipper that he used to send a letter to Misty and chase Butch and Cassidy in A Date With Delcatty.

Juan has a Pelipper that appeared in The Great Eight Fate!.

A Pelipper also appeared in Pruning a Passel of Pals!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG010 Pelipper Ash's Pokédex Pelipper, the Water Bird Pokémon. Pelipper carries small items in their mouths over long distances and, when tired, rest floating on water.

In the TCG

Main article: Pelipper (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pelipper perches in the Sapphire Field and will stand upright for a while if the ball hits the button in front of it. During this time, Pelipper will swallow the ball in its beak if the ball goes into the coin loop. It will then either drop the ball over the Seedot bumpers or, if the button was flashing, send the player to the Sealeo Bonus Field.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: The Post Office in Pokémon Square is run by a group of Pelipper. The Pelipper can also be seen delivering the mail.
• Pokémon Ranger: Pelipper is Cameron's partner Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire Pelipper searches for food while in flight by skimming the wave tops. This Pokémon dips its large bill in the sea to scoop up food, then swallows everything in one big gulp. Emerald It skims the tops of waves as it flies. When it spots prey, it uses its large beak to scoop up the victim with water. It protects its eggs in its beak. FireRed It is a flying transporter that carries small Pokémon in its beak. It bobs on the waves to rest its wings. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water. Pearl It acts as a delivery service by carrying small Pokémon in its bill. It bobs on the waves to rest. Platinum It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. HeartGold It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Routes 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 Emerald Rare Routes 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 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 205 (South), 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 Platinum Uncommon Routes 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Iron Island, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Wingull Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Sightseeing
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Wingull
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Jet Endless Level 11 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Wingull
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Brine Cave (B1-B8) Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave Haruba Village
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dontsuki Cape Ice Temple Mysterious Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 430	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 1× Electric 4× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Waterlog Water Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 00Start Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 066 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 1111 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1616 Mist Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 1919 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2424 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2525 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3131 Roost Flying Status 0000— ——% 10 3838 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3838 Swallow Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3838 Spit Up Normal Special 0011 100100% 10 4343 Fling Dark Physical 0011 100100% 10 5050 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 30 5757 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5 6363 Windstorm Flying Special 120120 07070% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pelipper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pelipper Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM07	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM10	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM13	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM14	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM15	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM17	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM18	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM21	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM27	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM32	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM40	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM42	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM44	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM45	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM46	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM48	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM49	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM55	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM56	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM58	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM66	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM68	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM87	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM88	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM89	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
	TM90	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
File:Bag HM Unknown Sprite.png	HM02	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
File:Bag HM Unknown Sprite.png	HM03	--	Unknown	Status	0000	000}}0%	0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pelipper Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pelipper Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By tutoring

|- style="background:#74ACF5" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Shallow Beach Phrases 51%-100% HP You need things delivered? You've come to the right place! 26%-50% HP What's going on? My health is half gone already? 1%-25% HP I've had it... My heavy bill is dragging me down... Level up That'd be me leveling up! It feels like my bill got bigger, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up That'd be me leveling up! It feels like my bill got bigger, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 12 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Pelipper wheels high in the sky. It sometimes comes down to sea level.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Soak ×3) Browser entry   It spits water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Wingull  Water  Flying

Level 25 →

First Evolution Pelipper  Water  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Pelipper images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Pelipper is one of the few Pokémon who experiences a stat decrease as a result of evolution. Its base Speed stat drops by 20 points.
• Pelipper is one of the few Pokémon able to learn both Fly and Surf. The others who can learn both moves are Dragonite, Lugia, Latias, Latios, Rayquaza, Mew and Arceus. Of them, only Pelipper and Dragonite are not legendary.
  • Furthermore, Pelipper and its pre-evolution are the only Water-types able to learn Fly.
• Pelipper, along with Poliwhirl, is available underleveled in the Sightseeing Pokéwalker route.

Origin

This Pokémon resembles a pelican.

Name origin

Pelipper's name is probably derived from pelican and skipper, a rank of sailor, or possibly "flipper" referring to its wings. It may also be a combination of "pelican" and "propeller", such as those used by submarines, due to its aquatic nature.

In other languages

• German: Pelipper
• French: Bekipan - From bec qui pend (beak that hangs). It also sounds like pélican (pelican).
• Korean: 패리퍼 Pelipper
• Chinese (Taiwan): 大嘴鷗 Dà Zuǐ Ōu - Literally "Big-mouthed gull".

External links

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