Delibird

Species

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“Delibird, the Delivery Pokémon. Delibird's most unique attack is giving presents. However, some of these presents have been known to explode. Sometimes, Delibird's presents can actually restore energy to its opponents.” — Delibird's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Delibird ^{(JPJapanese: デリバード

Romaji: Delibird)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Ice/Flying Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. Its future Paradox Pokémon counterpart is Iron Bundle.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Delibird is a red, penguin-like Pokémon with a white, hollow tail. Its face and chest are covered in white feathers with two, three-pointed crests above its eyes. Black markings surround its circular eyes, and it has a light yellow beak and feet. There is a single white spot on its stomach. Its feet have two digits each.

Delibird is omnivorous. It carries food bundled up in its tail. It normally gives stored food to its chicks, but has been known to share its food with humans stranded on icy mountains. Delibird's signature move, Present, allows it to carry special items in its tail that may cause damage or heal its opponent. In a flock, the Delibird with the largest tail is its leader. Delibird tends to live in mountainous regions, making its nests over sharp cliffs; one notable area of the world is around Mt. Everest.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the player saves Delibird from Team Skull on Melemele Island. They were helping an old man harvest berries.

In the Ninth Pokémon generation, Delibird gained a Paradox Pokémon counterpart in the form of Iron Bundle.

Other Pokémon games[]

In Pokémon Channel, Delibird is the delivery boy for the "Shop 'n Squirtle."

In the anime[]

During the Johto saga, Delibird was introduced as a debt collector for Team Rocket, hounding James and Jessie for their failures.

Origin and inspiration[]

Aspects of Delibird's appearance appear to come from the rockhopper penguin. However, its red-and-white color scheme, its ability to give presents, and the appearance of carrying its sack-like tail is likely to have been derived from Santa Claus and possibly the white stork.

Its name comes from the union of the English words delivery and bird .

Its German name, Botogel, may derive from the union of the words, Bote (messenger) and Vogel (bird).

Its French name, Cadoizo, probably a contraction of the words, cadeau (gift) and oiseau (bird).

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Pokémon Silver	It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
Pokémon Crystal	It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon Pearl	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon Platinum	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon HeartGold	It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon White	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon Black 2	It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food.
Pokémon White 2	It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has the habit of sharing food with people lost in mountains.
Pokémon Y	It carries food all day long. When someone is lost in the mountains, it shares that food.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Although it naturally prefers colder locales, Delibird in Alola seem able to withstand the heat to a certain extent.
Pokémon Moon	It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it's always scrounging around for more food.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	It shares its food with people who are stranded. Because Delibird is omnivorous, sometimes it gives those people bug Pokémon.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	It wraps food in its tail to carry it around. The Delibird with the biggest tail is the boss of the flock!
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Pokémon Shield	It has a generous habit of sharing its food with people and Pokémon, so it's always scrounging around for more food.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has a habit of sharing food with people lost in the mountains.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It carries food rolled up in its tail. It has a habit of sharing food with people lost in the mountains.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
Pokémon Violet	It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent.

Game locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Trade
Pokémon Silver	Ice Path
Pokémon Crystal	Ice Path
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Icefall Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Route 216 (Swarm)
Pokémon Pearl	Route 216 (Swarm)
Pokémon Platinum	Route 217 (Swarm)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Ice Path
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Giant Chasm
Pokémon White	Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2	Route 22 (Unova)Route 22 and Giant Chasm
Pokémon White 2	Route 22 (Unova)Route 22 and Giant Chasm
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice)
Pokémon Y	Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Shoal Cave (hidden Pokémon)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Shoal Cave (hidden Pokémon)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 3
Pokémon Moon	Route 3
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Seaward Cave
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Seaward Cave
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Route 8, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Route 8, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Route 216 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Route 216 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	North Province: Glaseado Mountain
Pokémon Violet	North Province: Glaseado Mountain

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP	45
Attack	55
Defense	45
Sp. Attack	65
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	75
Total	330

Moveset[]

Main article: Delibird/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites

Gold

Silver

Crystal

Ruby	Sapphire
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Emerald

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Fire	Leaf
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Diamond	Pearl
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Platinum

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Heart	Soul
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Black	White
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Black 2	White 2
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X	Y
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Sword	Shield
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Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
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Scarlet	Violet
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Reception[]

Following its debut, Delibird had mixed reception. Its weakness in battle, owed partially to the unreliability of its "Present" move, was universally criticized. Reactions to its appearance were more split, with some believing Delibird to have an endearing appearance, while others described its appearance as off-putting and criticized its sack-like tail as an odd design choice. Iron Bundle, a robotic Pokémon directly inspired by Delibird, became well-known for its high level of combat power, dwarfing that of its inspiration.

Trivia[]

Delibird is one of the few Pokémon who can learn TM moves when it learns fewer than four moves by leveling up.
Delibird has Insomnia as its Hidden Ability although it already has access to Vital Spirit, another Ability with exactly the same in-battle effect.
Starting in Pokémon Emerald, both of Delibird's regular Abilities have the same field effect, which is also shared by Pressure.

External links[]

Delibird at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia