Pelipper 38/149
Set: Sun & Moon Base
Released: Feb 3, 2017
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About Pelipper
Gathering food is the work of young males. They store food in their capacious beaks and carry it back to others waiting in the nest.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #279
- Card Number 38/149
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Base
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Resistance
Fighting -20 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Courier


Put 1 of your Benched Pokémon and all cards attached to it into your hand.
- Fly60



Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a Pelipper soaring joyfully above a tropical coastline, its large bill open and wings spread wide against a background of blue ocean, sky, and distant islands.
Playability Overview
Pelipper's Courier ability provides strategic recovery of benched Pokémon and attachments, while Fly offers potential protection but relies on a risky coin flip, making it useful in stall or control-focused decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Coastal BreezeThis Pelipper card captures a serene moment with its gentle flight over the water. The soft blue tones and the way the bird is gliding through the air give off a relaxed vibe. It would fit perfectly alongside other Flying types or those with a nautical theme, creating a calming coastal scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Relaxed / Light Blue / Birdwatching / Seaside Adventures

















