Pidove Best Moveset
Stats below 55 everywhere on a Normal/Flying pre-evo. AbilitySuper Luck raises critical hit rates but 55 Attack and 36 Sp. Atk can't capitalize on the extra crits. The moveset is entirely non-functional. Two evolutions from Unfezant needed for any competitive presence.
Pidove was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Pidove's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Superluck with Scopelens, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pidove best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Return
- Heat Wave
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Pidove was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Pidove maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bigpecks with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Naughty nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Gust
- Leer
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Pidove was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Pidove maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Superluck with Scopelens, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Night Slash
- Quick Attack
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Pidove was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Pidove maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bigpecks with Nothing, favoring a Impish nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Detect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Pidove Weakness
Pidove's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pidove Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pidove
Regieleki can KO Pidove with Volt Switch (195-230%). Baxcalibur's Icicle Spear hits Pidove for 71-83%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 397-467%.
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x195-230%KO Rapid Spin23-28% Rapid Spin23-28% Volt Switch 2x195-230%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x71-83% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off129-152%KO Stone Edge 2x397-467%KO | ||
Evolution
Pidove is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Tranquill first, then eventually reaches Unfezant. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 224 total stats over Pidove. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pidove easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Pidove
Pidove's gray plumage shifts by approximately one Pantone swatch, and the pigeon remains the most pigeon-looking pigeon in the franchise. Early-route birds rarely get exciting shinies, but Pidove sets a new low bar. At least Starly's shiny tried with a slight brown tint. Pidove didn't even try.
Shiny Pidove Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Pidove
Pidove is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 26 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Pidove in SwSh
Pidove is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 7-16. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Pidove ✓Rolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SnowstormRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%RainingRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SandstormRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%SnowingRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%Intense SunRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 75%ThunderstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 75%OvercastEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 75%Heavy FogEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.12-15OverworldRate 70%All WeatherRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%OvercastRolling Fields - FlyingLv.7-10OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SnowstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%RainingEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SandstormEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%SnowingEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%Intense SunEast Lake Axewell - FlyingLv.8-11OverworldRate 25%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 20%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into TranquillGiant's Mirror - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%All WeatherStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%SnowstormStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%OvercastStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%RainingStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%SnowingStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 60%ThunderstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 55%SandstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 50%Intense SunGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 45%Intense SunStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%SandstormStony Wilderness - FlyingLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%Intense SunBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowstormBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%OvercastBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%OvercastBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherBridge Field - FlyingLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Thunderstormor evolve from Pidove (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into UnfezantHammerlocke Hills - FlyingLv.36-39OverworldRate 60%All WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Normal WeatherAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%OvercastAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%RainingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 10%Thunderstormor evolve from Tranquill (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Pidove catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Pidove can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Pidove in USUM
Step 1Pidove ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 104 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Tranquill
Step 3Evolve into Unfezant
No wild encounters for Pidove in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Pidove in SM
- Step 1Pidove ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 3. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 20. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 104 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Rolling Fields · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Tranquill
- Step 3Evolve into Unfezant
Pidove scatters across a few early routes, pecking through the tall grass where you walk. Depending on the spot you catch it, this common flier ranges anywhere from level 5 to level 20.
Where To Catch Pidove in ORAS
Pidove is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-20 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Bring the right balls: check Pidove catch odds in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Pidove's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It’s forgetful and not very bright, but many Trainers love it anyway for its friendliness and sincerity.
Pidove Event Distributions
Pidove has had only a single Mystery Gift event distribution to its name.
A Secret Egg!Dec 2010BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Can be shiny
Pidove Guide
Pidove does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Tranquill before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Pidove has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
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