Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pidgey is a Normal and Type Tiny Bird Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Pidgey can be found with Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 251 combined Base Stats.
Pidgey Stats and Abilities
Based on Pidgey Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Pidgey Highest IV Stat is Speed 56 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 40 | 190 | 284 |
F | Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Special Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Special Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Speed | 56 | 105 | 232 |
F | Total | 251 |
Pidgey | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Jolly ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Flying |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Keen Eye Ability 1 | Keen Eye prevents the Pokémon from losing accuracy, for example from moves like Sand-Attack. |
Tangled Feet Ability 2 | Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused. |
Big Pecks Hidden Ability | Big Pecks prevents the ability-bearer's Defense stat from being lowered, for example via Tail Whip. |
How To Evolve Pidgey in BDSP
Pidgey requires (Level 18) to evolve into Pidgeotto and then (Level 36) to evolve into Pidgeot.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Pidgey ![]() | Level 18 → | Pidgeotto ![]() | Level 36 → | Pidgeot ![]() |

Where To Find Pidgey in BDSP
Pidgey has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 51 Pidgey, within the Route 229 location using the Walking method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Pidgey Lv. 51 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pidgey Weakness
Pidgey is a Normal and Type pokemon. This will cause Pidgey to take More Damage from Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, Ground Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
What pokemon is Pidgey Weak Against?
What pokemon is Pidgey Strong Against?

Best Moves Pidgey in BDSP
Best Moveset for Pidgey Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 | Hurricane | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 10 | May confuse opponent. |
49 | Air Slash | ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 95 | 20 | May cause flinching. |
45 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 90 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
33 | Wing Attack | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 35 |
Best Moveset for Pidgey TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM94 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 95 | 15 | Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM47 | Steel Wing | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | May raise user's Defense. |
TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | User switches out immediately after attacking. |



Pidgey Level Up Moves
List of Moves Pidgey can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
1 | Tackle | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
5 | Sand Attack | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
9 | Gust | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power. |
13 | Quick Attack | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
17 | Whirlwind | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
21 | Twister | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power. |
25 | Feather Dance | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
29 | Agility | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Sharply raises user's Speed. |
33 | Wing Attack | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
37 | Roost | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily. |
41 | Tailwind | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Doubles Speed for 4 turns. |
45 | Aerial Ace | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
49 | Air Slash | Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. |
53 | Hurricane | Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
Pidgey TM Moves
List of Moves Pidgey can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM47 | Steel Wing | Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 ![]() May raise user's Defense. |
TM51 | Roost | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM88 | Pluck | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user. |
TM89 | U-turn | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() User switches out immediately after attacking. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM94 | Fly | Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM97 | Defog | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog. |
Pidgey Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Pidgey can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Air Cutter | Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 25 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
Air Slash | Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Brave Bird | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Uproar | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep. |
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