Delibird is a dual Ice/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. This avian Pokémon is known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a red body with white feathers on its face and chest, and a hollow white tail that resembles a sack. Delibird is famous for its generosity, often sharing food with lost travelers in mountainous regions. It carries food bundled up in its tail, which it normally uses to feed its chicks. Interestingly, the Delibird with the largest tail is considered the leader of the flock.
Delibird is omnivorous and has been known to share not only plant-based foods but also bug Pokémon with hungry humans. In battle, it uses a unique move called Present, which allows it to throw items from its tail that may either damage or heal its opponent. Delibird tends to nest on sharp cliffs, making its home in mountainous areas. In the Alola region, Delibird has shown an ability to withstand warmer climates to some extent, despite naturally preferring colder locales.
A fascinating addition to Delibird lore came with the discovery of Iron Bundle, a Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation 9. Iron Bundle is believed to be a future relative of Delibird, created by an ancient civilization. This connection adds an intriguing dimension to Delibird's evolutionary history and its potential future adaptations.
Pokédex Data
- National Pokédex Number: #225
- Type: Ice/Flying
- Height: 2'11" (0.9m)
- Weight: 35.3 lbs (16.0 kg)
- Abilities: Vital Spirit, Hustle, Insomnia (Hidden Ability)
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Water 1, Field
- Hatch Time: 20 cycles (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Gold: It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.
- Silver: It nests at the edge of sharp cliffs. It spends all day carrying food to its awaiting chicks.
- Crystal: It always carries its food with it, wherever it goes. If attacked, it throws its food at the opponent.
- Ruby/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.
- Sun: Although it naturally prefers colder locales, Delibird in Alola seem able to withstand the heat to a certain extent.
- Ultra Moon: It wraps food in its tail to carry it around. The Delibird with the biggest tail is the boss of the flock!
Evolutions
Delibird does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- Generation II: Introduced as a Pokémon known for carrying and sharing food.
- Generation III: Its ability to carry food in its tail was first mentioned.
- Generation IV: No significant additions to its lore.
- Generation V: Its omnivorous nature was revealed, including eating bug Pokémon.
- Generation VII: Alolan Delibird showed adaptation to warmer climates.
- Generation VIII: Featured in Max Raid Battles and Dynamax Adventures.
- Generation IX: Connection to the Paradox Pokémon Iron Bundle was established.