Flip 3 coins. If exactly 1 is heads, this attack does 40 damage. If exactly 2 are heads, remove 3 damage counters from the Defending Pokémon. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them. If all 3 are heads, this attack does 60 damage. If all 3 are tails, remove all damage counters from the Defending Pokémon.
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Holofoilnot owned≈ S$50.49
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1st Editionnot owned≈ S$90.65
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Story & meaning
Delibird is the Delivery Pokémon, an Ice/Flying-type resembling a red and white penguin-like bird with a tail that doubles as a sack for carrying food and items. It is known for its generous nature, sharing its stored food with lost or…
“It carries food all day long. There are tales about lost people who were saved by the food it had.”
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History
Delibird is the Delivery Pokémon, an Ice/Flying-type resembling a red and white penguin-like bird with a tail that doubles as a sack for carrying food and items. It is known for its generous nature, sharing its stored food with lost or starving travelers and Pokémon, which is why it is often depicted aiding people in snowy mountains. Its signature move, Present, can either heal or harm the target unpredictably, mirroring the surprise of receiving a gift. In the games and anime, it is frequently associated with kindness, charity, and seasonal/holiday imagery.
Name & meaning
The Japanese name デリバード (Deribādo) is a portmanteau of the English loanword 'delivery' (デリバ, deriba) and 'bird' (バード, bādo), reflecting its theme of carrying and delivering items. The English name 'Delibird' follows the same construction, combining 'deliver' (or 'delivery') with 'bird,' preserving the meaning almost identically. Both names emphasize its role as a gift-bearing, package-toting avian Pokémon, evoking imagery of a Santa Claus-like courier.