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Wingull

Wingull

#278 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Seagull Pokémon

Wingull

#278 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Seagull Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

30

58

174

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

30

58

174

Speed

85

157

295

Total

270

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Swellow

Pelipper

Wingull normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Wingull sprite

Shiny

Wingull

Seagull Pokémon

#278
WaterFlying

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)

Abilities

Keen Eye

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Wingull takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Rock

Resists

Ground

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
54

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Flying
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It soars on updrafts without flapping its wings. It makes a nest on sheer cliffs at the sea’s edge.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It soars on updrafts without flapping its wings. It makes a nest on sheer cliffs at the sea’s edge.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wingull

Wingull

#278

Level 25

Pelipper

Pelipper

#279

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Vermilion City

Surfing3560%

During a swarm

Vermilion City

S.S. Anne dock

Surfing3560%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Vermilion City

Surfing3560%

During a swarm

Vermilion City

S.S. Anne dock

Surfing3560%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

6SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.

11Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

16MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

19Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

24Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

29RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

34PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

37AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

42Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

47Air SlashFlyingSpecial759520

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.

GustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

#277

Swellow

#279

Pelipper

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