Utility
Support
101Speed · Fast

Pidgeot's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Atk trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP83
C
Attack80
C
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed101
B
Total479
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.5 m
Weight39.5 kg
Base XP216
Abilities
Keen EyeTop Pick
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHANiche
Protects against Defense drops.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+3
Strong Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.

Type-wise, Pidgeot takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 83 HP and balanced defenses, Pidgeot can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Pidgeot Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Pidgeot (Best Counters)

Jolteon can KO Pidgeot with Thunderbolt (171-201%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (94-111%). Weavile deals 52-62% with Ice Shard.

Jolteon
Jolteon
Electric
A
Recommended Build
AbilityVoltabsorb
ItemChoice Specs
NatureTimid
Moves
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Volt Switch
  • Alluring Voice
  • Shadow Ball
Damage vs Pidgeot
Thunderbolt 2x
171-201%KO
Volt Switch 2x
133-156%KO
View Jolteon builds →

Pidgeot is the final form in a three-stage chain from Pidgey through Pidgeotto. Breeding this form produces Pidgey eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Pidgey gave Pidgeot the biggest boost in Speed (+45), bringing the total to 479 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidgey
NormalFlying
Pidgeotto
NormalFlying
Pidgeot
NormalFlying
HP
40
63+23
83+20
ATK
45
60+15
80+20
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
35
50+15
70+20
SP.DEF
35
50+15
70+20
SPE
56
71+15
101+30
BST
251D-Tier
349D-Tier+98
479C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchaaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklett

Timid nature gives Pidgeot the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it. Roost keeps it topped off between trades.

Best Build

All 19 games
Experimental
Support
Ability
Keen Eye
Item
Heavy Duty Boots
Best Nature for Pidgeot
Timid+SPE

Pidgeot best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Support Moveset

  • RoostRecovery
  • HurricaneSTAB
  • Heat Wave
  • TailwindUtility

Moves

All 19 games

Pidgeot develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Hurricane and Brave Bird show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 9
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 13
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 17
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 21
Wing Attack
C6010035Flying
Lv 25
Whirlwind-6
C20Normal
Lv 29
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 33
Air Slash
C759515Flying
Lv 40
Feather Dance
C10015Flying
Lv 45
Hurricane
C1107010Flying
Lv 50
Brave Bird
S12010015Flying

TM Moves

TM
TM22
Aerial Ace
C6020Flying
TM47
Agility
C30Psychic
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM134
Dual Wingbeat
D409010Flying
TM35
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM109
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM43
Fly
C909515Flying
TM55
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM01
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
TM68
Heat Wave
D959010Fire
TM79
Hurricane
C1107010Flying
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM119
Ominous Wind
D601005Ghost
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM145
Razor Wind
8010010Normal
TM31
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM153
Sky Attack
B140905Flying
TM85
Substitute
C10Normal
TM82
U-turn
S7010020Bug
TM94
Whirlwind-6
C20Normal
TM103
Work Up
C30Normal

Egg Moves

Pidgeot doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pidgeot can't learn any Tutor moves
All 19 games

Pidgeot can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Pidgey from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Pidgeot in Legends: Z-A

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Obtain Pidgey

    Also found in:

  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Evolve into Pidgeotto

    Also found in:

  3. Pidgeot
    Step 3Pidgeot
  • Pidgeot has a 479 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 101 Speed is where it shines.

  • Yes. Mega Pidgeot hits 579 BST, a solid jump from the base 479. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.

  • Pidgeot's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Pidgeot. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Tangled Feet is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

  • Pidgeot fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Pidgeot first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

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