Delibird Pokemon Guide

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Delibird Pokemon Guide

Delibird is an Ice and Flying-type Pokemon known for its present-delivering theme, festive design and unique signature move history. This guide covers Delibird’s stats, best moves, abilities, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and game locations.

Normal Form

Delibird

Shiny Form

Shiny Delibird

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Delibird guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Delibird Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
FAQ

Delibird Description

Delibird is an Ice and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. It does not evolve, but it remains one of the most recognizable Johto Pokemon because of its delivery-themed design.

Competitive Overview

Is Delibird Good in Competitive?

Delibird is usually a low-tier competitive Pokemon because of its limited stats and major Rock weakness. It can still offer surprise value with utility moves, Ice coverage and Hustle-boosted attacks.

Delibird works best in casual play, themed teams or special lower-power formats. It needs careful support to avoid Rock, Electric, Fire and Steel-type pressure.

Delibird Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Delibird, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Delibird

National Dex

#0225

Type

Ice / Flying

Species

Delivery Pokemon

Height

2’11” / 0.9 m

90 cm

Weight

35.3 lbs / 16.0 kg

16.0 kg

Abilities

Vital Spirit, Hustle, Insomnia

Delibird Stats

Delibird has low overall stats, with its Speed and offensive options standing out more than its defenses. Its Ice and Flying typing gives useful coverage but many weaknesses.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Delibird Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Delibird’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Present

Delibird’s signature-style move, known for its unpredictable effect.

Ice Beam

Reliable Ice-type special attack.

Blizzard

High-power Ice-type damage.

Triple Axel

Physical Ice-type multi-hit attack in games where available.

Aerial Ace

Reliable Flying-type attack.

Brave Bird

High-power Flying-type damage in supported games.

Fake Out

Useful priority disruption when available.

Spikes

Entry hazard support in games where available.

Delibird All Moves

Use the section below to view Delibird’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Present	Normal	Physical	–	90
25	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95
TM	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
TM	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95
TM	Dual Wingbeat	Flying	Physical	40	90
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Feather Dance	Flying	Status	–	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Haze	Ice	Status	–	–
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Ice Spinner	Ice	Physical	80	100
TM	Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snowscape	Ice	Status	0	–
TM	Spikes	Ground	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Triple Axel	Ice	Physical	20	90
TM	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
TM	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
Aurora Veil	Ice	Status	–	–
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	–	–
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Freeze Dry	Ice	Special	70	100
Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100
Memento	Dark	Status	–	100
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
Splash	Normal	Status	–	–

Delibird Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Delibird is a Ice / Flying-type Pokemon. This typing shapes its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon games.

Type

Ice / Flying

Weaknesses

Rock, Steel, Fire, Electric

Resistances

Bug, Grass

Immunity

Ground

Delibird Abilities

Delibird’s abilities influence how it handles field effects, status, damage and team roles depending on the game and format.

Vital Spirit

Prevents Delibird from falling asleep.

Hustle

Raises physical attack power but lowers accuracy for physical moves.

Insomnia

Prevents Delibird from falling asleep when available as a hidden ability.

Delibird Evolution

Delibird does not evolve.

Single Stage

Delibird

Does not evolve

Where to Find Delibird in Pokemon Games

Delibird’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for a quick game-by-game reference.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Red	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available in this game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Gold	Trade from another Generation 2 game.
Pokemon Silver	Ice Path.
Pokemon Crystal	Ice Path.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Icefall Cave.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Diamond	Route 216.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 216.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 217.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Ice Path.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Black	Giant Chasm.
Pokemon White	Giant Chasm.
Pokemon Black 2	Route 22 and Giant Chasm.
Pokemon White 2	Route 22 and Giant Chasm.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon X	Route 17.
Pokemon Y	Route 17.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Shoal Cave.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Shoal Cave.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Sun	Route 3.
Pokemon Moon	Route 3.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Seaward Cave.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Seaward Cave.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Sword	Route 8 and multiple Wild Area snow-weather locations.
Pokemon Shield	Route 8 and multiple Wild Area snow-weather locations.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 216, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 216, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave and Glacial Cavern.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Scarlet	North Province Area One and North Province Area Three.
Pokemon Violet	North Province Area One and North Province Area Three.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Found in Wild Zone 12. Location details should be reviewed before publishing.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Delibird FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Delibird. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Delibird?

Delibird is a Ice / Flying-type Pokemon.

What is Delibird weak against?

Delibird is weak to Rock, Steel, Fire, Electric-type moves.

What are Delibird’s abilities?

Delibird’s abilities are Vital Spirit, Hustle, Insomnia.

What does Delibird evolve into?

Delibird does not evolve.

What are Delibird’s best moves?

Delibird’s best moves often include Present, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Triple Axel, Aerial Ace, Brave Bird.

Is Delibird good in Pokemon?

Delibird is usually a low-tier competitive Pokemon because of its limited stats and major Rock weakness. It can still offer surprise value with utility moves, Ice coverage and Hustle-boosted attacks.

How do you get Delibird?

Delibird availability changes by game. Check the Where to Find section for generation-by-generation locations.

Is shiny Delibird available?

Yes, shiny Delibird is available in Pokemon games that support shiny encounters for this Pokemon.

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