As a Water/Flying type, Wingull 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: 40
Attack: 30
Defense: 30
Sp. Atk: 55
Sp. Def: 30
Speed: 85
Total: 270

Wingull has a base stat total of 270, higher than 7% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (85). With Sp. Atk (55) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail.

Wingull can have the abilities Keen Eye, Hydration and Rain Dish.

How to beat Wingull

The best way to beat Wingull 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

Wingull is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Wingull → Pelipper) and evolves into Pelipper.

Best counters to Wingull

Other Water/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Wingull weak to?

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

What is Wingull resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Wingull?

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