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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
ArchaludonSteelDragon15.1%
Swampert-MegaWaterGround14.6%
SinistchaGrassGhost9.9%
BasculegionWaterGhost6.0%
GrimmsnarlDarkFairy5.6%
SableyeDarkGhost4.3%
Metagross-MegaSteelPsychic4.0%
SneaslerFightingPoison3.0%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.46.5%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.31.6%
Damp RockHeld: Rain Dance by the holder lasts 8 rounds instead of 5.9.0%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.5.3%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.3.6%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Miraidon×4
Luxray×4
Ampharos×4
Eelektross×4
Jolteon×4
Heliolisk×4Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Pelipper holds a solid rank 38 in singles with 4.54% usage at the 1760 rating band. As the primary permanent rain setter in the current format, it anchors the iconic rain core of Pelipper + Archaludon + Starmie-Mega or Basculegion. Its 18.3% teammate overlap with Archaludon underscores how central it is to rain-based teams. While Pelipper's individual offensive ceiling is modest, its role as a weather setter and U-turn pivot makes it an irreplaceable component of the rain archetype.
Playstyle：The dominant set runs a Modest spread (32/0/0/32/0/32) with Focus Sash (54.7%), prioritizing special attack and speed to threaten Hurricane and Ice Beam after rain is up. The core game plan is to lead, set rain via Drizzle, and pivot out with U-turn to bring in Archaludon or Starmie-Mega, maintaining tempo. High-level players specifically highlight 'Pelipper's U-turn after the fact plus Weather Ball' as the key to controlling switch-in timing — forgoing the lead KO to instead create favorable matchups for incoming teammates. Choice Scarf variants (9.1%) opt for early pressure to minimize the risk of being revenge-killed.
Pelipper shines far brighter in doubles, posting 12.15% usage at the 1760 band (rank 14) and 14.5% across all rating bands, with 237 tournament appearances. GameWith rates it S-tier in doubles with a 51% win rate. As the format's most popular permanent rain setter, Pelipper forms a powerful core with Archaludon and Basculegion, while also providing tailwind support and Wide Guard utility, making it one of the defining pillars of the current doubles meta.
Playstyle：Doubles Pelipper typically runs Timid or Modest (32/0/0/32/0/32) with Sitrus Berry (49.7%) or Focus Sash (38%) depending on the lead matchup. The moveset centers on Hurricane (24.6%), Weather Ball (22.7%), Tailwind (20.8%), and Wide Guard (14.4%). The core strategy is to lead and set rain, then pivot between threatening with Hurricane/Weather Ball, setting Tailwind for late-game sweeps, or using Wide Guard to block spread moves. High-level commentary notes 'Archaludon can move last and Pelipper controls the field with U-turn and Weather Ball,' creating a clean offensive-support split. Incineroar (12%), Sinistcha (10%), and Archaludon (9.8%) are the highest-synergy partners.