Pelipper

The Water Bird Pokémon
#279 - Pelipper
Pre-Evolve	Wingull
Debut	Pokémon: Sapphire Version Pokémon: Ruby Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	1.2 m (3'11")
Weight	28.0 kg (61.7 lbs.)
Color	Yellow
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Keen Eye
Hidden Ability	Rain Dish
Egg Group	Flying / Water 1
Icon		Sprite
		File:279sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	60	Speed	65
Attack	50	Sp. Attack	85
Defense	100	Sp. Defense	70
Training Info
Catch Rate	045	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	164	Effort Points	Def
Happiness	70		Def
To Lv.100	Normal

Kanto #	Johto #	Hoenn #	Sinnoh #
< 279 >		< 028 >	< 120 >
Unova #	Johto (IV) #

Pelipper is a pelican-like Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation games. It is the evolved form of Wingull.

Information

Pelipper evolves from Wingull at Level 25. It acts as a delivery service that carries small Pokémon and eggs within its massive bill. Pelipper also skims the wave tops in search of flood while flying, dipping its bill into the water to collect prey with water and quickly swallow it in one gulp. It also uses its bill to protect its young. Pelipper build their nests at sheep cliffs facing the sea, just as they did as Wingull. Pelipper bobs on waves to rest its wings on days with calm waters.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, Pelipper could be rarely found when surfing at 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, Slateport City, Pacifidlog Town, Lilycove City, Mossdeep City and Ever Grande City.

In Diamond, it was rarely found when surfing at Routes 205, 213, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 229 and 230, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Iron Island, Sunyshore City and Pokémon League. In Platinum, it was only found by surfing at Routes 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226 and 230, Iron Island, Sunyshore City and Pokémon League, and it could also appear on land at Routes 222, 224 and 230. Pelipper could also be caught at the Sightseeing course of the Pokéwalker, from which it could be transferred to HeartGold and SoulSilver. In Black and White, it was found when surfing at Route 13, Undella Town and Undella Bay.

Other Games

It could only be obtained through evolution in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, although it was also part of the Sapphire Field's table. In Pokémon Trozei!, it was found at Phobos Jet, Endless Level 11, Trozei Battle and Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams, it was only obtained by evolving a Wingull, and a non-playable Pelipper ran the post office at Pokémon Square and delivered mail. In Pokémon Ranger, it was found at Safra Sea and one also acted as Cameron's partner Pokémon. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, it could be recruited at the first eight basement floors of Brine Cave and Marine Resort. In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, it was found at Volcano Cave and Haruba Village. In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs, it appeared at Hinder Cape, the Ice Temple and the Odd Temple. Pelipper also appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventures at the Beach Zone.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• In the Pokémon anime, one early episode of the Hoenn series featured an unofficial gym run by a trainer named Anthony who owned a Pelipper that he used to cheat by stuffing its bill with Poké Balls containing small Pokémon. Pelipper was also one of the Pokémon that Winona used during her gym battle with Ash, and this particular Pelipper was able to use Steel Wing to negate its vulnerability to electric attacks. They have also made a variety of other minor appearances.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Pelipper appeared in the Ruby/Sapphire arc belonging to Sean of Team Aqua, which he usually rode around on. Mr. Briney's Wingull, Peeko, also evolved into a Pelipper at some point between that arc and their reappearance in the FireRed/LeafGreem arc.

Trivia

• Its name is a combination of "pelican" and "skipper".