Delibird (Pokémon)

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Delibird Delivery Pokémon デリバード Delibird #225 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ice Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Vital Spirit or Hustle Cacophony Cacophony Insomnia 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 Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'11″ 0.9 m Delibird 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 35.3 lbs. 16.0 kg Delibird 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 183 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 116 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Delibird 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 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   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Delibird (Japanese: デリバード Delibird) is a dual-type Ice/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Delibird is a red, penguin-like Pokémon with a white, hollow tail. Its face and chest are covered in white feathers with two, three-pointed crests above its eyes. Black markings surround its circular eyes, and it has a light yellow beak and feet. There is a single white spot on its stomach. Its feet have two digits each.

Delibird is omnivorous. It carries food bundled up in its tail. It normally gives stored food to its chicks, but has been known to share its food with humans stranded on icy mountains. Delibird's signature move, Present, allows it to carry special items in its tail that may cause damage or heal its opponent. In a flock, the Delibird with the largest tail is its leader. Delibird tends to live in mountainous regions, making its nests over sharp cliffs; one notable area of the world is around Mt. Everest.

In the anime

Delibird in the anime

Major appearances

Delibird (Team Rocket)

Delibird made its main series debut in Dues and Don'ts, affiliated with an elderly talent scout from Team Rocket. Since that episode, the Delivery Pokémon kept following Jessie, James, and Meowth to collect money that the three of them owe. Fortunately for the Team Rocket trio, Delibird was no longer able to tail them since they moved to the Hoenn region. Delibird has also appeared in Grating Spaces, The Thief That Keeps On Thieving, and Memories are Made of Bliss!.

Other

Delibird debuted in Delibird's Dilemma, under the ownership of Santa Claus. Ash's Totodile shot a Delibird that was delivering presents clear out of the sky with a Water Gun-propelled snowball. As a result, Pikachu and his friends had to help the Delivery Pokémon find the five presents before midnight.

Minor appearances

A Coordinator's Delibird competed in the Celestic Contest in Battling The Generation Gap!.

Multiple Delibird appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Three Trainers' Delibird appeared in The Power of Us.

A Trainer's Delibird watched the battles during the Manalo Conference in Battling on the Wing!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP231 Delibird Ash's Pokédex Delibird, the Delivery Pokémon. Delibird's most unique attack is giving presents. However, some of these presents have been known to explode. Sometimes, Delibird's presents can actually restore energy to its opponents.

In the manga

Delibird in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Delibird debuted in You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour attacking Gold under the command of the Masked Man. It is one of his most commonly used Pokémon. It appears to be the same Pokémon used by him in his alias, and was strong enough that it allowed him to capture Ho-Oh. However, Gold was able to knock it out with Polibo's Perish Song.

Delibird was also used by Pryce. It first appeared with him in his Gym in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa. It is likely to be the same Delibird used by his alias.

In Striking Out Snover, a wild Delibird is shown near Snowpoint City, being cared for by Candice.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Delibird appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.

In the TCG

Main article: Delibird (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Delibird stars in its own mini-game called "Delibird's Delivery." In this game, players collect presents from one side of the field to the other. The player must avoid Swinub that scurry around or they will trip the Delibird and cause the player to lose the present they were carrying.
• Pokémon Channel: Delibird is the delivery boy for the "Shop 'n Squirtle."

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #190 Gold It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had. Silver It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks. Crystal It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent. Stadium 2 It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby Delibird carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of Mt. Everest thanks to one of these Pokémon sharing its food. Sapphire Emerald It carries food bundled up in its tail. There was a famous explorer who managed to scale Mt. Everest thanks to a Delibird sharing its food. FireRed It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks. LeafGreen It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #194 Diamond It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had. SoulSilver It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
Generation V Unova B2W2: #254 Black It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains. White Black 2 It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #090 Hoenn #— X It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains. Y It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food. Omega Ruby Delibird carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of the world's highest mountain, thanks to one of these Pokémon sharing its food. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola SM: #081 Alola USUM: #095 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun Although it naturally prefers colder locales, Delibird in Alola seem able to withstand the heat to a certain extent. Moon It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it's always scrounging around for more food. Ultra Sun It shares its food with people who are stranded. Because Delibird is omnivorous, sometimes it gives those people bug Pokémon. Ultra Moon It wraps food in its tail to carry it around. The Delibird with the biggest tail is the boss of the flock!
Generation VIII Galar #078 Sword It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had. Shield It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it's always scrounging around for more food.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Trade, Event Silver Ice Path Crystal Ice PathNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Icefall Cave LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 216 (Swarm) Platinum Route 217 (Swarm) HeartGold Trade SoulSilver Ice Path Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Route 22 and Giant Chasm Dream World Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Shoal Cave (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 3 Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Seaward Cave Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 8, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Upgrade binder Trozei! Secret Storage 19, Endless Level 30, Forever Level 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Northwind Field (17F-25F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) MD Sky Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Hia Valley PokéPark Wii Iceberg Zone Ranger: GS Mt. Sorbet, Forest Temple, Fire Temple, Ice Temple, Thunder Temple, Dark Temple, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Glacier: Frozen Tundra PokéPark 2 Crag Area Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Four Seasons in the Forest
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Fr Shuffle Mt. Vinter: Stage 106 Event: Rake In Some Items! Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Holiday) Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Aurora Ice Field (All Areas)
Generation VII Masters Seasonal Sync Pair Scout (Holiday 2019 Rosa's)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Pay Day Delibird	English	United States	5	December 21 to 27, 2001
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Spikes Delibird	English	United States	5	December 20 to 26, 2002
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Delibird	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006
ORAS	PGL Delibird	Japanese region	Online	10	December 25, 2015 to February 29, 2016
ORAS	PGL Delibird	American region	Online	10	December 25, 2015 to February 29, 2016
ORAS	PGL Delibird	PAL region	Online	10	December 25, 2015 to February 29, 2016
ORAS	PGL Delibird	Korean region	Online	10	December 25, 2015 to February 29, 2016
ORAS	PGL Delibird	Taiwanese region	Online	10	December 25, 2015 to February 29, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Colosseum		NeverMeltIce (100%)
Events*		Relic Gold (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 330	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 16/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× 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 VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Present Normal Physical 0000— 09090% 15 2525 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20

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

By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM51 TM51 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR23 TR23 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR66 TR66 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20 Aurora Veil Ice Status — —% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Destiny Bond* Ghost Status — —% 5 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 70 100% 20 Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Splash Normal Status — —% 40

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Delibird in Generation VIII 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 Delibird in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Delibird Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Delibird Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Triple Axel Ice Physical 20 90% 10

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

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.8% Friend Area: Frigid Cavern Phrases 51%-100% HP If you need anything delivered, I'm at your service! 26%-50% HP Wait a second... Only half my HP is left! 1%-25% HP I'm finished... I have no energy left at all... Level up Oh, yippee! I leveled up! That makes me happy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ice Poké Assist: Ice Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-209 It hurls hunks of ice to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ice Poké Assist: (present) Ice Field move: (present) (Crush ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Ice Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-256/N-032 It causes blizzards around itself that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Delibird gave you the Ice Tree decorations as presents. His favorite Attraction is Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: Maybe because his tail is like a bag, but he is often asked to deliver things to other Pokémon. He can't say no, because he really likes to have others rely on him.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ice Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #144 Chill Delays your opponent's disruptions.			Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #144 Stabilize++ Sometimes erases five of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 128 Base Defense: 90 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Present Charged Attacks: Ice Punch, Icy Wind, Aerial Ace, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Delibird  Ice  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Delibird is one of the few Pokémon who can learn TM moves when it learns fewer than four moves by leveling up.
• The Pokémon Ultimate Handbook incorrectly states that Delibird is a Legendary Pokémon.
• Delibird has Insomnia as its Hidden Ability although it already has access to Vital Spirit, another Ability with exactly the same in-battle effect.

Origin

Aspects of Delibird's appearance appear to come from the rockhopper penguin. However, its red-and-white color scheme, its ability to give presents, and the appearance of carrying its sack-like tail is likely to have been derived from Santa Claus and possibly the white stork. Delibird may have also been inspired by puffins, which are penguin-like birds that still have the ability to fly.

Name origin

Delibird is a combination of delivery and bird. Deli may have derived from the Adélie penguin. Pronouncing Delibird with the same inflection as delivered yields a very similar sound, with the "b" and "v" being the only variation between the two words.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese デリバード Delibird From deliver and bird French Cadoizo From cadeau and oiseau Spanish Delibird Same as English name German Botogel From Bote and Vogel Italian Delibird Same as English name Korean 딜리버드 Delibird Transliteration of its English name Mandarin Chinese 信使鳥 / 信使鸟 Xìnshǐniǎo Literally "Messenger bird" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi डेलिबार्ड Delibird Transcription of English name Russian Делибёрд Delibyord Transcription of English name Thai เดลิเบิร์ด Delibird Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Delibird (Team Rocket)

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