Pelipper (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pelipper (disambiguation).

Pelipper Water Bird Pokémon ペリッパー Pelipper #279 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Keen Eye or Drizzle Cacophony Cacophony Rain Dish Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Flying Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Pelipper 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg Pelipper 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 164 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 154 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Pelipper 0 HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
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

Pelipper is a pelican-like Pokémon whose head and bill make up the majority of its body. It has white feathers with a short, blue crest on top of its head. There are three blue digits on each of its wide wings, and it has blue feet with three webbed digits. Each eye is made of two black semicircles with a horizontal white line between them. Its large yellow bill appears to extend along its underside. Inside the bill is a throat pouch that it used to carry eggs and small Pokémon. Skimming across the top of waves, it scoops food from the sea and swallows it in one gulp. It builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea. It can also be seen bobbing in the ocean while resting its wings.

In the anime

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 in an unofficial Gym. Anthony was exposed as a cheater because he stuffed several Poké Balls containing smaller Pokémon into the Pelipper's bill.

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

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, Winona having it strike the ground with Steel Wing and pass the electricity harmlessly into the ground. Despite this clever tactic, it was defeated by Pikachu.

A Pelipper also appeared as a mail deliverer in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!. It reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Minor appearances

Pelipper first appeared in Hoenn Alone!.

Multiple Pelipper appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

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

A Coordinator's Pelipper appeared in Pruning a Passel of Pals! participating in the Battle Stage of the Wallace Cup.

Multiple Pelipper appeared in The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Pelipper appeared in the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air.

A Pelipper appeared in SM005.

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 manga

Pelipper in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Multiple Pelipper have been seen, both wild and trained. Most notably, Mr. Briney's pet Wingull Peeko evolved into a Pelipper sometime before the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In the W Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger - the Comic manga

Pelipper is Cameron's Partner Pokémon in the short manga based on the game.

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 Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky: A Pelipper awaits on Pelipper Island to take the player's team to a dungeon to complete a rescue mission received through SOS Mail, or go on an adventure while awaiting rescue.
• Pokémon Ranger: Pelipper is Cameron's partner Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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
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
Generation V Black It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. White Black 2 Skimming the water's surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it. White 2
Generation VI X It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water. Y It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Sun Its spacious beak is large enough for a small child to fit right inside. Moon Gathering food is the work of young males. They store food in their capacious beaks and carry it back to others waiting in the nest.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire 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, and 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City (Surfing) Emerald 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, and 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City (Surfing) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 229, and 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks (Surfing) Platinum Routes 219, 220, 221, 223, and 226, Iron Island, Pokémon League, Sunyshore City (Surfing) Routes 222, 224, and 230 (Grass or Surfing) HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Wingull Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Sightseeing
Generation V Black White Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Surfing) Black 2 White 2 Routes 13 and 22, Giant Chasm Route 22 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Wingull Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 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) Routes 118, 121, and 123 (Grass) Soaring in the sky
Generation VII Sun Moon Routes 14, 15, 16, Ancient Poni Path, Exeggutor Island, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Secluded Shore, Tapu Village

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Wingull Trozei! Phobos Jet, Endless Level 11, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Wingull Ranger Safra Sea
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Brine Cave (B1-B8), Marine Resort (B1-B19) MD Sky Brine Cave (B1-B8), Marine Resort (B1-B19) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave, Haruba Village PokéPark Wii Beach Zone Ranger: GS Hinder Cape, Ice Temple, Odd Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Rugged Flats PokéPark 2 Cove Area MD GTI Hazy Pass (Golden Chamber), Stompstump Peak (Golden Chamber), Desolate Canyon (Golden Chamber), Forest Grotto (Golden Chamber), Tempting Path (Golden Chamber), Daybreak Ridge (Golden Chamber), Ochre Quarry (Golden Chamber), Grove of Whispers (Golden Chamber), Silent Tundra (B1-B26), Dreamy Island (1F-25F), Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Magnagate dungeons Rumble U Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Sa Shuffle Albens Town: Stage 237 Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (All Areas)

Held Items

Game		Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Pretty Wing (50%)	Lucky Egg (5%)
Sun	Moon	Pretty Wing (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation III-VI

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.

Generation VII

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: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 440	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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 011 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Soak Water Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Water Sport Water Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 Evo.Evo. Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 088 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1212 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 1515 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 1919 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2222 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10 2828 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 3333 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 3333 Swallow Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 3333 Spit Up Normal Special 0000— 100100% 10 3939 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00——% 10 4444 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 5050 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 5555 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20

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 breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Soak Water Status — 100% 20 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Water Sport Water Status — —% 15 Wide Guard Rock Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pelipper in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pelipper in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pelipper can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pelipper cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Air Cutter Flying Special 60 95% 25 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 15

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 moves from other generations

Side game data

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!
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 R-000 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 R-000 It spits water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Water Field move: (past) (Cut ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It causes twisters around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Pelipper is the Attraction Chief of Pelipper's Circle Circuit in the Beach Zone!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He likes something fun or something new, and he goes for them immediately. He is taking good care of Wingull.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Flying Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Flying Attack Power: 60 - 80 0 #328 Power of 4 Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.

Evolution

Unevolved Wingull  Water  Flying

Level 25 →

First Evolution Pelipper  Water  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Pelipper shares its category with Ducklett. They are both known as the Water Bird Pokémon.
• Prior to Generation VII, Pelipper did not have the ability Drizzle.

Origin

Pelipper resembles a pelican.

Name origin

Pelipper may be a combination of pelican and skipper (a rank of sailor) or flipper (referring to its webbed feet). It may also be a combination of pelican and propeller.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ペリッパー Pelipper From pelican, propeller, skipper and flipper French Bekipan From bec qui pend. It also sounds like pélican Spanish Pelipper Same as English name German Pelipper Same as English name Italian Pelipper Same as English name Korean 패리퍼 Pelipper Transliteration of its Japanese name. Mandarin Chinese 大嘴鷗 / 大嘴鸥 Dàzuǐ'ōu Literally "Big-mouthed gull" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi पेलीपर Pelipper Transcription of English name Russian Пелиппер Pelipper Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Peeko
• Pelipper (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

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