Pelipper pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

pelican: a species of bird
flipper: referring to its wings

Pokedex data

National №	279
Type	Water Flying
Species	Water Bird Pokémon
Height	3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight	61.7 lbs (28.0 kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye Rain Dish (Dream World)
Local №	028 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 120 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Perippa

Breeding

Egg Groups	Flying and Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	164
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	4			½		0			½	2				½

Pelipper stats

The base stats for Pelipper are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	60	230 - 324
Attack	50	94 - 218
Defense	100	184 - 328
Sp. Atk	85	157 - 295
Sp. Def	70	130 - 262
Speed	65	121 - 251
Total	430

Pokedex descriptions

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 LeafGreen	It is a flying transporter that carries small POKéMON in its beak. It bobs on the waves to rest its wings.
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 Black White	It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm.

Evolution chart

#278
Wingull
Water · Flying →
(Level 25)

#279
Pelipper
Water · Flying

Pelipper learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
1	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
1	Soak	Water	Status	-	100
6	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
11	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
16	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
19	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
24	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
38	Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
38	Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
38	Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
43	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
50	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
57	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
63	Hurricane	Flying	Special	120	70

Pelipper learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
1	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
1	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
6	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
11	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
16	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
19	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
24	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
31	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
38	Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
38	Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
38	Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
43	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
50	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
57	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80

Other generations: III IV V

Pre-evolution moves

Pelipper can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pelipper learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pelipper egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Brine	Water	Special	65	100
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Pelipper learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pelipper egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pelipper can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Pelipper can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pelipper is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100

Pelipper is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Pelipper is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pelipper is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	60	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Pelipper is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Pelipper sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Pelipper

Ruby Sapphire	Route 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, more 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Evergrande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City
Emerald	Route 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, more 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Evergrande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Slateport City
Diamond Pearl	Route 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 229, 230, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Iron Island, more Pastoria City, Pokemon League, Sunyshore City, Valley Windworks
Platinum	Route 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 230, Iron Island, Pokemon League, Sunyshore City
Black White	Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Pelipper

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Pelipper stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Pre-evolution moves

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Pelipper sprites

Where to find Pelipper

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