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#0225 Delibird

Delibird artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
IceFlying
Abilities
PranksterIts status moves go first.Slush RushBoosts Speed in hail.
Hidden ability
ConcentrateMove accuracy is increased by 30%.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Water 1 / Field
Growth
Fast
EV yield
1 Speed
Delibird’s base stats
HP60 (official 45)
Attack70 (official 55)
Defense70 (official 45)
Sp. Atk110 (official 65)
Sp. Def65 (official 45)
Speed75
Total450Official games: 330, +120 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Delibird in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Ice Path, 224%
Ice Path, 224%
Ice Path, 224%
Ice Path B1F, 224%
Ice Path B1F, 224%
Ice Path B1F, 224%
Ice Path B2F, 234%
Ice Path B2F, 234%
Ice Path B2F, 234%
Ice Path B3F, 234%
Ice Path B3F, 234%
Ice Path B3F, 234%

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Delibird’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1PresentNormalPhysicalvar.9015The user throws a mystery gift at the foe. It may be a bomb, or it may restore HP.
25Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Delibird can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020The user attacks with a pulsing blast of water. It has a 20% chance to confuse the foe.
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical859525Strikes the target with hard wings. May raise the user’s Defense.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM67RecycleNormalStatus——10The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM72AvalancheIcePhysical759010Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM119Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020Swings its body wildly to damage all opposing Pokémon.
TM128Triple AxelIcePhysical209010Kicks the target three times in succession. Power increases with each hit.
TM129Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010Strikes the target with its wings twice.
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Move tutors

Moves Delibird can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Baton PassNormalStatus——40The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

New Bark Town · Cost: Level Ball ×1

New Bark Town

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.

Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Celadon City Pokémon Center

Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first.
Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes 2 to 5 times in a row.

Ice Path · Cost: Free

Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras

Ice Path

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical909010Dives from the sky to strike the target. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Route 25 · Cost: Free

Route 25

Egg moves

Delibird’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Aurora BeamIceSpecial6510020The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. 10% chance to lower its Attack by 1 stage.
Aurora VeilIceStatus——20Reduces physical and special damage for five turns. Can only be used while it is snowing.
CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Destiny BondGhostStatus——5If the user faints after using this move, the foe that landed the knockout hit dies along with it.
Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
Freeze-DryIceSpecial7010020The user rapidly chills the foe. It may freeze the foe, and it is super effective on Water types.
Future SightPsychicSpecial12010010The foe is struck by a hunk of psychic energy 2 turns after this move is used.
Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first.
Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
MementoDarkStatus—10010The user sacrifices its own life. In return, it lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk by 2 stages.
Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
SpikesGroundStatus——20The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
SplashNormalStatus——40The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

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