As a Water/Flying type, Pelipper has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Water/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 50
Defense: 100
Sp. Atk: 95
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 65
Total: 440

Pelipper has a base stat total of 440, higher than 43% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (100). With Sp. Atk (95) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 60 HP, 100 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Pelipper can have the abilities Keen Eye, Drizzle and Rain Dish.

How to beat Pelipper

The best way to beat Pelipper is with Electric moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves are resisted.

Good counters: Zekrom hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Miraidon hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves. Raging Bolt hits for 4× with Electric-type STAB and resists its Water and Flying moves.

Evolution

Pelipper is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Wingull → Pelipper), evolving from Wingull.

Best counters to Pelipper

Other Water/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Pelipper weak to?

As a Water/Flying type, Pelipper takes super-effective damage from Electric (4×) and Rock moves.

What is Pelipper resistant to?

Pelipper resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Pelipper?

Strong type-based picks include Zekrom, Miraidon and Raging Bolt, which hit Pelipper with super-effective attacks.