Pelipper (Japanese: ペリッパー Pelipper) is a dual-type Water/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
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 Pelipper's bill is a throat pouch that it uses to carry Eggs and small Pokémon such as its own young and Pyukumuku, and is large enough to fit a small child in. Due to this, Pelipper is often compared to a courier or a messenger. Skimming across the top of waves, it scoops food from the sea and swallows it in one gulp. It can swallow up to 30 Wishiwashi in one go, and loves to eat abandoned Luvdisc that are too despondent to be wary near the sea surface. It builds its nest on steep cliffs facing the sea. Young male Pelipper are in charge of gathering food and bringing it back to others at its nest. Pelipper rests its wings while floating in the ocean.
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Evolution
Pelipper evolves from Wingull.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation III | | Hoenn#028 | | Kanto#— | | 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 | | Sinnoh#120 | | Johto#— | | 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 | | | Unova B2 W2 : #213 | | 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 | | KalosCoastal #018 | | Hoenn#028 | | 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 | | Alola S M : #041 | | Alola US UM : #048 | | Kanto#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. | | 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. | | Ultra Sun | It places small Pokémon into its spacious beak and carries them around. No one knows where it's taking them. | | Ultra Moon | It scoops up Wishiwashi in its huge beak and swallows them whole. It can devour more than 30 at one go! | | |
| Generation VIII | | Galar#063 | | GalarIsle of Armor #049 | | Sinnoh#120 | | Hisui#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. | | Sword | It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill. | | Shield | Skimming the water's surface, it dips its large bill in the sea, scoops up food and water, and carries it. | | Brilliant Diamond | It dips its large bill in the sea, then scoops up numerous prey along with water. | | Shining Pearl | It acts as a delivery service by carrying small Pokémon in its bill. It bobs on the waves to rest. | | |
| Generation IX | | Paldea#133 | | Kitakami#— | | Blueberry#— | | Scarlet | It is a flying transporter that carries small Pokémon in its beak. It bobs on the waves to rest its wings. | | Violet | It protects its young in its beak. It bobs on waves, resting on them on days when the waters are calm. | | |
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 | | | Colosseum | | | XD | | | |
| Generation IV | | | Diamond | Pearl | | Routes 205, 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 | | | HeartGold | SoulSilver | | | Pal Park | | | Pokéwalker | | | |
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| Generation VI | | | X | Y | | | 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 | | | |
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| Generation VIII | | | Sword | Shield | | | Expansion Pass | | | Brilliant Diamond | Shining Pearl | | Routes 205, 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)Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After defeating Candice) | | | Legends: Arceus | | | |
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In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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| Generation V | | | Rumble Blast | | | PokéPark 2 | | | MD GTI | | Hazy Pass (Gilded Hall), Stompstump Peak (Gilded Hall), Desolate Canyon (Gilded Hall), Forest Grotto (Gilded Hall), Tempting Path (Gilded Hall), Daybreak Ridge (Gilded Hall), Ochre Quarry (Gilded Hall), Grove of Whispers (Gilded Hall), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) | | | Rumble U | | | |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations III-VI
Generation VII onward
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pelipper
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Pelipper
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By breeding
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pelipper
- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pelipper
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger | Group: | | Poké Assist: | | Field move: | None | | Loops: 12 | Min. exp.: N/A | Max. exp.: N/A | | Browser entry R-123 | | Pelipper wheels high in the sky. It sometimes comes down to sea level. | | |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | | Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds | Base HP: 51 | | | Base Attack: 76 | Base Defense: 56 | Base Speed: 60 | | |
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New Pokémon Snap | | | Photodex entry #103 | | Pelipper is sometimes referred to as a courier of the skies due to its habit of carrying things inside its beak. When it’s hungry, it sometimes dives down into the water to search for food. | | |
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Starting in Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, a Pelipper owned by Team Rocket delivers the Rocket Prize Master to the Team Rocket trio. It was used in battle by James in To Train, or Not to Train!.
Other
In You Said a Mouthful!, Anthony used a Pelipper 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 Pelipper's bill.
In A Date With Delcatty, Georgio used a Pelipper to send a letter to Misty and chase Butch and Cassidy.
In Sky High Gym Battle!, Winona used a Pelipper against Ash during his Gym battle with her. It had a unique way handling its weakness to Electric attacks, with Winona having it strike the ground with Steel Wing and pass the electricity harmlessly into it. Despite this clever tactic, it was defeated by Pikachu, who was knocked out at the same time.
In The Great Eight Fate!, Juan's Pelipper was used in the Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Pelipper was a mail deliverer. It reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Flying in the Air, a Pelipper was among the immense Flying-type Pokémon summoned by Hoopa to create wind for Ash and Pikachu, but their combined Gust was too much for them and sent them blasting off.
In Young Kiawe Had a Farm!, Ash rode a Poké Ride Pelipper to join Kiawe and his Ride Charizard.
Minor appearances
Pelipper debuted in Hoenn Alone!, where it was seen flying above the ship that took Ash to Hoenn.
In That's Just Swellow, a Pelipper competed in the Crossgate PokéRinger.
In Who's Flying Now?, a Pelipper was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
Multiple Pelipper appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, a Coordinator's Pelipper competed in the Battle Stage of the Wallace Cup.
Multiple Pelipper appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
Multiple Pelipper appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Multiple Pelipper appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Pelipper appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
In A Seasoned Search!, a Pelipper was attracted by Bounsweet's Sweet Scent during their attempts to attract an Oricorio.
Four Pelipper appeared in Securing the Future!, with three being wild and the fourth under the ownership of a Trainer. They joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pelipper competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
A Pelipper appeared in a fantasy in The Final Four!.
A Pelipper appeared in Special Training with Cap!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | AG010 | Pelipper | Ash's Pokédex | Pelipper, the Water Bird Pokémon. Pelipper carry small items in their mouths over long distances and, when tired, rest floating on the water. | |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Peeko
An image of a Pelipper appeared in Creeping Past Cacnea.
Amber owns a Pelipper, which debuted in Assaulted by Pelipper I.
A Pelipper appeared in Mind-Boggling with Medicham.
Multiple Pelipper appeared in Lucky Lucario II.
Mr. Briney's pet Wingull Peeko evolved into a Pelipper sometime before Mewtwo and Mew Too.
Yuki's Wingull was revealed to have evolved into a Pelipper sometime prior to Epilogue: Graduation Ceremony.
A Pelipper appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside Aether Paradise.
A Pelipper appeared in Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, where it delivered a package to Henry and Casey.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Pelipper (Team Rocket)
Team Rocket's Pelipper debuted in Flash of the Titans!, where it plays the same role as in the anime.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Much like the games, Pelipper is Cameron's Partner Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Pelipper appeared in The Haunted Gym.
A Pelipper appeared in I Hate Pokémon?!, under the ownership of a club.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pelipper (TCG)
Trivia
Icon for Pelipper Couriers
- Pelipper shares its category with Ducklett. They are both known as the Water Bird Pokémon.
- The company Pelipper Couriers is named after Pelipper, and its logo depicts a stylized Pelipper.
- Pelipper is tied with Gyarados as the most common Pokémon found amongst Gym Leaders, being used by seven of them.
Pelipper seems to be based on a pelican, which are known for their large beaks and throat pouches used to scoop up prey. It also resembles a small fishing vessel due to its body shape and its habit of floating on ocean waves and transporting small Pokémon in its beak. Its curved beak resembles the boat hull, its head resembles the deckhouse, and its eyes resemble doors with windows.
Name origin
Pelipper may be a combination of pelican and skipper (boat captain), flipper, or possibly propeller (device used for propulsion by both boats and planes). It may also involve lip, referring to its large beak, or clipper, a type of boat.
In other languages
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| More languages | | Hindi | पेलिपर Pelipper | Transcription of English name | | Russian | Пелиппер Pelipper | Transcription of English name | | Thai | เพลิปเปอร์ Phelippoe | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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