delibird
Generation II · #0225 — Delivery Pokémon
Delibird, the Delivery Pokémon, is a dual-type Ice/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II that has captured the hearts of trainers with its unique combination of generosity and combat potential. Classified as National Pokédex entry #225, this small avian Pokémon stands at just 0.9 meters tall and weighs a mere 16.0 kilograms, making it one of the lighter flying types available to trainers. Despite its diminutive stature, Delibird possesses a distinctive role in both the narrative and mechanical aspects of Pokémon games, serving as a symbol of kindness and charitable behavior across multiple generations. The species is renowned for its ability to carry and distribute food, a trait that has inspired numerous legends throughout the Pokémon world, most notably the tale of a famous explorer who reached the summit of Mt. Everest with the aid of a generous Delibird sharing its provisions.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
16.0kg
Category
Delivery Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
wings
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Prevents sleep.
Delibird Biology & Physical Characteristics
Delibird is a visually distinctive avian Pokémon with a striking red and white color scheme that makes it instantly recognizable. The creature features a predominantly red body with white feathers covering its face and chest, complemented by two three-pointed crests positioned above its circular, black-marked eyes and a light yellow beak and feet. Most remarkably, Delibird possesses a large, hollow, bag-like tail bundled up with food, which it typically holds or tucks under its arm—this tail serves as both a storage compartment and a distinctive physical feature that defines the species. The Pokémon has two-digit feet and a white spot on its stomach, contributing to its overall endearing appearance. As an omnivorous species, Delibird has the unusual biological capability to consume and store a wide variety of food types, including bug Pokémon, which it will sometimes offer to humans it encounters in distress. Interestingly, Pokémon Sleep research has documented that Delibird occasionally reaches inside its tail while sleeping, suggesting its tail may contain more than just food.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Delibird Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Delibird exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, indicating no sexual dimorphism in terms of reproductive likelihood or breeding probability. The species belongs to the Water 1 and Field egg groups, a combination that allows for interesting breeding flexibility and compatibility with a diverse range of parent Pokémon. With a base happiness value of 70, Delibird demonstrates moderate friendliness toward trainers, suggesting that the species is reasonably willing to cooperate with its caretakers, though it may require some effort to achieve maximum affection. The species hatches from an egg after 20 cycles, equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, placing it in the moderate hatching duration range and making it accessible for trainers willing to invest moderate breeding effort. Delibird's fast growth rate means that once hatched, these Pokémon develop relatively quickly, reaching competitive levels faster than many other species and allowing trainers to field them in battle without requiring excessive level grinding. The combination of reasonable breeding parameters and accessible hatching time has made Delibird a moderately popular choice for breeding-focused players, particularly those interested in constructing teams with diverse egg group coverage.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
+637 more TMs/HMs
Delibird Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Delibird stands as a unique case within the Pokémon evolutionary framework, as it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, making it a complete evolutionary line unto itself. Unlike the vast majority of Pokémon introduced in Generation II, Delibird does not have a pre-evolution or subsequent evolution, remaining a singular form throughout its lifespan. Interestingly, the discovery of Iron Bundle, a Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, has sparked theoretical discussion within the Pokémon scientific community about potential evolutionary connections, with researchers speculating that Iron Bundle may represent a future relative of Delibird or possibly an alternate version from a parallel timeline. This connection has added intriguing layers to Delibird's place within Pokémon lore, suggesting that despite lacking traditional evolution, the species may have deeper connections to the broader Pokémon multiverse than previously understood. Delibird also does not possess a Mega Evolution, further cementing its position as a standalone species with its own unique identity separate from the typical evolutionary pathways that define most Pokémon lines.
Where to Find
ice path
johto
+25 more
icefall cave
kanto
sinnoh route 216
sinnoh
+1 more
sinnoh route 217
sinnoh
giant chasm
unova
+29 more
unova route 22
unova
+5 more
kalos route 17
kalos
+5 more
alola route 3
alola
seaward cave
alola
+1 more
Delibird Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Delibird exhibits genuinely altruistic behavior that sets it apart from many other Pokémon species, spending virtually all daylight hours collecting and carrying food to distribute among its awaiting chicks and, remarkably, to other Pokémon and even lost humans it encounters. The species nests at the edges of sharp cliffs in mountainous regions, a habitat choice that reflects its Ice/Flying typing and its role as a mountain-dwelling creature. According to numerous Pokédex entries, there are well-documented tales of lost people being saved by the food stored in a Delibird's tail, establishing the species as a beacon of hope in dangerous alpine environments. When threatened or attacked, rather than responding with aggression, Delibird will retaliate by throwing food from its tail at opponents—a defensive strategy that mirrors its nature as a giver rather than a fighter. This behavior demonstrates that Delibird's primary evolutionary drive has been toward nurturing and generosity rather than combat prowess, making it one of the most benevolent Pokémon species in the Pokédex.
Pokedex Entries
It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its await ing chicks.
It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent.
DELIBIRD carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of Mt. Everest thanks to one of these POKéMON sharing its food.
It carries food bundled up in its tail. There was a famous explorer who managed to scale Mt. Everest thanks to a DELIBIRD sharing its food.
It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by its stored food.
It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food.
It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food.
Delibird carries its food bundled up in its tail. There once was a famous explorer who managed to reach the peak of the world’s highest mountain, thanks to one of these Pokémon sharing its food.
Although it naturally prefers colder locales, Delibird in Alola seem able to withstand the heat to a certain extent.
It shares its food with people who are stranded. Because Delibird is omnivorous, sometimes it gives those people bug Pokémon.
It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it’s always scrounging around for more food.
It wraps food in its tail to carry it around. The Delibird with the biggest tail is the boss of the flock!
It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it’s always scrounging around for more food.
Delibird Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Delibird is a clever portmanteau of 'delivery' and 'bird,' directly reflecting the Pokémon's primary characteristic and role as a generous distributer of food across mountainous terrain. The design itself appears heavily inspired by real-world mountain rescue and delivery concepts, reimagined through the lens of a small, red-and-white avian creature with an oversized tail serving as both a visual anchor and functional storage system. The Genus designation of 'Delivery Pokémon' further reinforces this thematic focus, establishing Delibird's identity as fundamentally tied to the act of delivering and sharing resources. The coloration scheme—predominantly red with white accents—evokes imagery of rescue services and charitable organizations, subconsciously communicating the species' helpful nature through visual design alone. The bag-like tail, perhaps the most striking design element, directly parallels a delivery sack or rucksack, transforming a typical Pokémon appendage into a functional story element that immediately communicates the species' defining characteristic to anyone encountering it. This thoughtful design integration of form and function exemplifies the creative direction of Generation II's Pokémon designs, which often featured deeper thematic and etymological complexity than earlier generations.
Learnable Moves
Delibird can learn 101 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aurora beam | ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| aurora veil | ice | Status | — | — | 20 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bestow | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brave bird | flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drill peck | flying | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| drill run | ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| feather dance | flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| freeze dry | ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice ball | ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| ice shard | ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| icicle spear | ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| present | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rapid spin | normal | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| triple axel | ice | Physical | 20 | 90 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Delibird Competitive Battle Guide
Delibird presents an interesting and somewhat unconventional competitive profile characterized by moderate bulk and respectable special attack paired with surprisingly decent speed, though its overall base stat total of 330 places it firmly in the lower-tier competitive range. The species boasts a special attack base stat of 65, its highest offensive stat, which receives support from its Ice/Flying typing and its signature move, Present—a unique move capable of dealing variable damage or healing the opponent depending on random chance, making it a high-risk, high-reward tactical option. Its speed stat of 75 is notably its second-highest attribute, allowing Delibird to outpace many bulkier Pokémon and potentially function as a surprise attacker in lower-tier competitive formats. The three available abilities—Vital Spirit, Hustle, and the hidden ability Insomnia—provide different strategic angles, with Hustle potentially boosting physical moves to 1.5× damage at the cost of accuracy reduction, though Delibird's mediocre physical attack of 55 makes this less optimal than investing in special moves. In competitive contexts, Delibird finds its primary niche in lower-tier formats and casual play rather than competitive viability at higher levels, serving as a fun and thematically interesting choice for trainers prioritizing enjoyment and narrative coherence over raw statistical optimization.
Commonly Asked Questions About Delibird
What type is Delibird?
Delibird is a ice and flying type Pokemon.
What does Delibird evolve from?
Delibird does not evolve.
What are Delibird's weaknesses?
Delibird is weak to rock, steel, fire and electric type moves.
Where can I find Delibird?
Delibird can be found in ice path (johto), icefall cave (kanto) and sinnoh route 216 (sinnoh) and 6 other locations.
Delibird Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Delibird has maintained steady cultural presence throughout the Pokémon franchise, most memorably through its association with Team Rocket in the animated series, where it serves as a comedic recurring character that frequently appears to deliver supplies and support to the villainous organization. The Pokémon's characterization in animation emphasized its endearing nature and unwavering loyalty, often leading to humorous situations where Delibird's generous impulses conflicted with Team Rocket's often selfish objectives, creating memorable character moments that resonated with viewers. The species has also appeared significantly in the Pokémon manga, particularly in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc, where its thematic importance as a generous and selfless creature aligns with the narrative values presented in those stories. Delibird's presence in the trading card game has been consistent but modest, with various card illustrations emphasizing the Pokémon's distinctive tail and helpful nature, contributing to its steady recognition among card collectors. The legendary account of a real-world explorer (paralleling Sir Edmund Hillary's Mt. Everest expedition) being saved by a Delibird's generosity has become one of the franchise's most cited examples of Pokémon compassion, establishing the species as a symbol of hope and charitable action within Pokémon lore and popular consciousness.
Where to Find Delibird in Every Pokémon Game
Delibird has enjoyed widespread availability across numerous Pokémon games since its introduction in Generation II, typically appearing in mountainous and cold-weather regions appropriate to its Ice/Flying typing. The species was initially catchable in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal within appropriate alpine habitats, establishing a tradition of positioning Delibird in frigid environments throughout subsequent generations. In more recent games, Delibird has appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Scarlet and Violet, as well as Legends: Arceus, maintaining consistent accessibility for modern trainers seeking to add this charitable Pokémon to their teams. The creature has also appeared in numerous side games and special events, including Wild Area News distributions in Sword and Shield that provided trainers additional opportunities to obtain specimens with potentially optimal natures and stats. Its base experience yield of 116 (adjusted to 183 in earlier generations) and fast growth rate make it a reasonable choice for training purposes, though its relatively modest base stats mean it may require strategic team building to maximize effectiveness. Delibird's capture rate of 45 places it in the moderately difficult range for capture, requiring standard Poké Balls or better equipment for reliable acquisition, but its non-aggressive behavior and presence in accessible overworld locations has generally made it straightforward for motivated trainers to obtain.