Competitive Information for Delibird [Ruby/Sapphire]
Ice / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Delibird? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Delibird, a phenomenal Pokémon boasting Ice and Flying attributes. It's a sight to see Delibird out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Want to master Delibird's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Fly
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seismic Toss / Counter
- Mud-Slap
Delibird excels as a pretty decent Physical Sweeper during single battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Delibird's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Delibird recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hustle, Delibird's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Delibird's level).
◆ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Aurora Beam
- Water Pulse
- Thief
- Future Sight
Delibird excels as an exceptional Special Sweeper during single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Vital Spirit, Delibird cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Delibird's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Aurora Beam is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Delibird has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Future Sight is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (hits two turns after being used).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Delibird? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Fly
- Double-Edge / Return
- Seismic Toss / Counter
- Mud-Slap
Ready for double battles? Delibird is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using brute physical moves. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Delibird's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Delibird recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Hustle, Delibird's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Delibird's level).
◆ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Vital Spirit
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Water Pulse
- Thief
- Future Sight
When it comes to double battles, Delibird shines as a top-notch Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Vital Spirit, Delibird cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Delibird's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Delibird has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Future Sight is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (hits two turns after being used).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Delibird can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Delibird.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Delibird can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Delibird
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Delibird's stats
- Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Delibird
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Delibird in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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