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Pelipper: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

WATERFLYING
HP
60
Atk
50
Def
100
SpA
95
SpD
70
Spe
65
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC4x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Modest 32/0/2/0/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. HurricaneFLYINGSpecial24.5%
  2. Weather BallNORMALSpecial22.3%
  3. TailwindFLYINGStatus20.6%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus14.5%

Best Ability / Item

DrizzleFocus SashFocus Sash

Best Pelipper Moves

  • #1

    Hurricane

    FLYSpecial110 BP

    The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target.

    24.53%
  • #2

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

    22.32%
  • #3

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    20.61%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    14.48%
  • #5

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    14.14%
  • #6

    Muddy Water

    WATSpecial90 BP

    The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

    1.70%
  • #7

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    0.68%
  • #8

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    0.68%
  • #9

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    0.51%
  • #10

    Hydro Pump

    WATSpecial110 BP

    The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

    0.34%

Best Pelipper Natures

  • #1

    Modest 32/0/2/0/32/0

    100.00%

Best Pelipper Abilities

  • #1

    Drizzle

    The Pokémon makes it rain when it enters a battle.

    97.30%
  • #2

    Rain Dish

    The Pokémon gradually regains HP in rain.

    2.03%
  • #3

    Keen Eye

    The Pokémon's keen eyes prevent its accuracy from being lowered.

    0.68%

Best Pelipper Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    55.41%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    33.11%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    3.38%
  • #4
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    2.03%
  • #5
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    2.03%
  • #6
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

    1.35%
  • #7
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.35%
  • #8
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.68%
  • #9
    Wacan Berry

    Wacan Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Electric-type move.

    0.68%

Best Pelipper Teammates

  • #1
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    22.86%
  • #2
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    16.50%
  • #3
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.13%
  • #4
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.34%
  • #5
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    7.75%
  • #6
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.75%
  • #7
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.36%
  • #8
    sableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.36%
  • #9
    scizor-megaScizor-mega
    BUGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.97%
  • #10
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.98%

Teams with Pelipper

DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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ScizorPelipperGlimmora MegaSableyeGarchompArchaludon
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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SableyePelipperVenusaur MegaBasculegion-MFloette MegaArchaludon
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PelipperArchaludonSinistchaFloette MegaBasculegion-MIncineroar
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Scizor MegaPelipperArchaludonBasculegion-MDragoniteSneasler
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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ArchaludonKingambitBasculegion-MPelipperSableyeVenusaur Mega
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ArchaludonKingambitBasculegion-MPelipperSableyeVenusaur Mega
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Meganium MegaSableyeBasculegion-MArchaludonPelipperRotom-Wash
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RoseradePelipperArchaludonRaichuBasculegion-MMeganium Mega
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Floette MegaPelipperGarchompBasculegion-MSinistchaIncineroar
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Scizor MegaDragonitePelipperBasculegion-MSneaslerArchaludon
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Blastoise MegaFarigirafPelipperKingambitSinistchaArchaludon
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Scovillain MegaAerodactyl MegaSneaslerBasculegion-MPelipperArchaludon
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ArchaludonKingambitBasculegion-MPelipperSableyeVenusaur Mega
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DragoniteBasculegion-MScizor MegaArchaludonPelipperIncineroar
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Meganium MegaFarigirafPelipperKingambitSneaslerBasculegion-M
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Venusaur MegaSneaslerArchaludonBasculegion-MPelipperIncineroar
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Basculegion-MPelipperSinistchaKommo-OScizor MegaManectric
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How to use Pelipper in the current VGC format

Pelipper is listed as a Water/Flying type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Pelipper fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Drizzle, Focus Sash and Modest 32/0/2/0/32/0. Its frequent moves include Hurricane, Weather Ball, Tailwind, Protect, Wide Guard, and Muddy Water. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Pelipper has important weaknesses to electric 4x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as archaludon, basculegion-male, sneasler, sinistcha, and kingambit appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Pelipper. Open the Pelipper teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Pelipper with other Pokémon in the active format.