Pidgeot Best Moveset
Every move lands. Held ItemPidgeotite activates AbilityNo Guard alongside 135 Sp. Atk and 121 Speed, meaning special Flying and Normal TermStab fires fast and never misses regardless of positioning. The moveset converts raw speed into guaranteed damage output.
101 Speed was above average in Gen I (Red & Blue). 80 Attack and a shallow movepool meant Pidgeot outsped things it couldn't hurt.
Utility Moveset
- Double Edge
- Hyper Beam
- Agility
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Return provided reliable Normal STAB in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 80 Attack wasn't enough power to break through, but 101 Speed let Pidgeot hit first.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Return
- Wing Attack
- Toxic
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Generic bird in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Keen Eye and Tangled Feet were both useless abilities. Other Normal/Flying types did everything Pidgeot did, from better stats.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Brave Bird arrived as strong Flying STAB, but 80 Attack couldn't exploit it. Recoil accelerated the fainting.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Hyper Beam
- Gust
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen V (Black & White). Unfezant and Braviary did the regional bird role from better stats. Work Up boosted 80/70 mixed offenses, which still wasn't enough.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Wing Attack
- Fly
- Gust
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Mega Pidgeot debuted in Gen VI (X & Y) with No Guard Hurricane and 135 Sp. Atk. The Mega was viable. Base Pidgeot fell further without the stone.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
- U Turn
- Steel Wing
Recommended Teammates
Mega Pidgeot competed at a different level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Base Pidgeot stayed at the bottom. The Mega Stone was the career Pidgeot never had on its own.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Return
- Steel Wing
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeot Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pidgeot Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pidgeot
Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Pidgeot for 83-98%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (216-254%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 121-142%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x25-29% Draco Meteor83-98% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off70-83% Stone Edge 2x216-254%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x95-112%KO Thunderbolt 2x121-142%KO | ||
Evolution
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 Sp.Atk (+100), bringing the total to 579 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Pidgeot
Pidgeot doesn't appear wild. Catch Pidgey instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Pidgeot. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Pidgeot in LZA
To get Pidgeot, start by catching Pidgey through walking encounters at Lv. 3-26. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
You're catching Pidgey first, not Pidgeot. Pidgey appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Pidgeot is only available through sky encounters in this game. No standard wild encounters here. 58 spots are listed below with details on how to trigger them. These become available in early-game encounter areas.
Where To Catch Pidgeot in LGPE
To get Pidgeot, start by catching Pidgey through special and walking encounters at Lv. 3-56. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PidgeyCerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 40%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassRate 30%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 25%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 5Lv.11-16GrassRate 20%Route 6Lv.11-16GrassRate 20%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassRate 15%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 10%
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoCerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 5Lv.11-16GrassRate 10%Route 6Lv.11-16GrassRate 10%Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 10%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 20%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%or evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Step 3Pidgeot ✓Cerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%or evolve from Pidgeotto (Step 2)
moderate rates across 2 locations for Pidgeot in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Base Stats
Pidgeot's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Attack pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It flies over water as it hunts, skimming along the surface to catch Magikarp and other such prey.
Pidgeot Guide
Pidgeot has a 579 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a support. Base 135 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Yes. Mega Pidgeot hits 679 BST, a solid jump from the base 579. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
No Guard is the go-to ability for Pidgeot. It ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit. It's Pidgeot's only ability.
Pidgeot fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 135 Sp. Atk. Base 121 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Pidgeot first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 6, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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