Pelipper — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Pelipper is a special attacker built around special attacks (95 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its water/flying typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Pelipper into a favorable type matchup using its water/flying STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Pelipper actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Pelipper the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 440Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Pelipper shows up
#7
Usage ~19.23% · Win rate ~54.83%
#11
Usage ~14.29% · Win rate ~54.73%
Pelipper FAQ
- What are Pelipper's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Pelipper can run keen-eye, drizzle, rain-dish. The competitive default is usually keen-eye — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Pelipper weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Pelipper takes extra damage from electric, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Pelipper?
- The best moveset for Pelipper depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Pelipper in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Pelipper are Pokémon with strong electric, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Pelipper good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Pelipper's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.