Pelipper (Pokémon)

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Wingull #278: Wingull
Pokémon
#280: Ralts Ralts
Pelipper
ペリッパー Pelipper
#279
279Pelipper.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Water Flying
Category
Water Bird Pokémon
Abilities
Keen Eye Rain Dish
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#028
Sinnoh
#120
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-123
Almia
R-079
Oblivia
R-024 N-139
Height
3'11"
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
61.7 lbs.
Imperial
28.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Yellow
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body09.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F279.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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-feathered body, a yellow underside and blue wingtips and head crest. It has large wings, small webbed feet and a short tail. Pelipper's most notable feature is its massive bill and throat pouch, which it uses for a variety of purposes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pelipper can store various objects in their large, sturdy bills. They have been known to carry small creatures in them to protect them from predators. Pelipper has access to both Water and Flying-type moves and, as a fully-evolved Pokémon, can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

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

Pelipper build their nests on steep cliffs that border the sea, but are often also seen near estuaries and shipyards.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pelipper take their prey (likely fish and other small aquatic creatures) from the ocean, scooping from the water with their bills.

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 in an unofficial Gym. Anthony was exposed as a cheater because he stuffed several Poké Balls containing smaller Pokémon 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, Winona having it strike the ground with Steel Wing and pass the electricity harmlessly into the earth. Despite this clever tactic, it was defeated by Pickachu.

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!.

Multiple Pelipper made a cameo appearance at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

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

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

In the TCG

Main article: Pelipper (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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
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 {{{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
Rare Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay, (Surf)
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
Hinder Cape
Ice Temple
Odd Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Beach Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Soak 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 0000 100100% 10
4343 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
5050 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 —% 30
5757 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5
6363 Hurricane 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 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowFarfetch'd
DoduoDodrioHorseaSeadraKingdraAerodactyl
DratiniDragonairDragoniteFeraligatrMantineSkarmory
TaillowSwellowWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerain
GorebyssStarlyStaraviaStaraptorBuizelFloatzel
ArchenArcheops
Agility Psychic Status —% 30
SeelDewgongMarillAzumarillCorsolaMantine
MiloticGorebyssTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadDucklett
SwannaAlomomola
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
SeelDewgongHorseaSeadraKingdraHuntail
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleonTirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotMasquerainPidoveTranquill
UnfezantWoobatSwoobatSigilyph
Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35
Farfetch'dCorphishCrawdaunt
Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
LaprasWooperQuagsireLotadLombreLudicolo
WingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainSwabluAltaria
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleon
Mist Ice Status —% 30
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowDragonite
HoothootNoctowlWingullPelipperChatotPidove
TranquillUnfezantDucklettSwanna
Roost Flying Status —% 10
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotHorseaSeadraKingdra
DratiniDragonairDragoniteMilotic
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
PsyduckGolduckPoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoed
SeelDewgongLombreLudicoloSurskitMasquerain
MiloticPiplupPrinplupEmpoleonBuizelFloatzel
DucklettSwannaAlomomola
Water Sport Water Status —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pelipper in Generation V
  • 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 V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black 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 V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wingull (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Wingull (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Wingull (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 20
Wingull (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS279.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani279.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 279.png 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
MDP E 279.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( 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 PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Soak 3 field move.png
(Soak ×3)
Browser entry  
It spits water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It causes twisters around itself.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
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
PPW279.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Pelipper is the Attraction Chief of Pelipper's Circle Circuit in the Beach Zone!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Wingull
Unevolved
Wingull
 Water  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 25


Pelipper
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
Spr 3r 279.png Spr 3e 279.png Spr 3f 279.png Spr b 3r 279.png
Spr 3r 279 s.png Spr 3e 279 s.png Spr 3f 279 s.png Spr b 3r 279 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 279.png Spr 4p 279.png Spr 4h 279.png Spr b 4d 279.png
Spr 4d 279 s.png Spr 4p 279 s.png Spr 4h 279 s.png Spr b 4d 279 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 279.png Spr 5b2 279.png Spr b 5b 279.png
Spr 5b 279 s.png Spr 5b2 279 s.png Spr b 5b 279 s.png
Pelipper For other sprites and images, please see Pelipper images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Pelipper, along with Poliwhirl, is available underleveled in the Sightseeing Pokéwalker route.

Origin

Pelipper 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

Language Name Name Origin
German Pelipper
French Bekipan From bec qui pend. It also sounds like pélican.
Korean 패리퍼 Pelipper
Chinese (Taiwan) 大嘴鷗 Dà Zuǐ Ōu Literally "Big-mouthed gull".


External links

Wingull #278: Wingull
Pokémon
#280: Ralts Ralts


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