Pelipper (Pokémon)

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Pelipper ペリッパー Pelipper #279
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Water  Flying   Water   Water   Water   Water   Water	Species Water Bird Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye ----- Rain Dish Hidden Ability
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 Oblivia (past) N-139 Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2m Metric 3'11"/1.2m 0.0m	Weight 61.7lbs Imperial 28.0kg Metric 61.7lbs/28.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless 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 Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V 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.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 By a prior evolution 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

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

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 ground. Despite this clever tactic, it was defeated by Pikachu.

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. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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 chapter.

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 Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 SoulSilver It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

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)

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
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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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:
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	Resistant against 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	Unaffected 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	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
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Soak	Water	Status	—	100%	20
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
Start	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100%	25
Start	Water Sport	Water	Status	—	—%	15
Start	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
6	Supersonic	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
11	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
16	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
19	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100%	20
24	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
25	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
31	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
38	Stockpile	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
38	Swallow	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
38	Spit Up	Normal	Special	—	100%	10
43	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
50	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
57	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
63	Hurricane	Flying	Special	120	70%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Pelipper obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	60	100%	10
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	95	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
Father	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	20	100%	20
	Mist	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20
	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
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
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95%	20
‡	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    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   It causes twisters around itself.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Pelipper is the Attraction Chief of Pelipper's Circle Circuit in the Beach Zone!

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				Back

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

Trivia

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".

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