How to Get Pidgeot in Legends: Z-A
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.
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
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Ampharos builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Power Gem 2x51-61% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Manectric Electric | C | |
 Binacle RockWater | D | |
Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Ampharos builds →Thunderbolt 2x85-101%KO Power Gem 2x51-60% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
 Eelektrik Electric | C | |
 Avalugg Ice | B | |
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Ampharos builds →Thunderbolt 2x85-101%KO Power Gem 2x51-60% | ||
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Manectric Electric | C | |
In Legends: Z-A, Tyranitar can KO Pidgeot with Stone Edge (216-254%). Rotom threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (121-142%).
 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 | ||
Pidgeot Evolutions
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
LZA 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.
Best Build
Pidgeot best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Roost
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Tailwind
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It flies over water as it hunts, skimming along the surface to catch Magikarp and other such prey.
Pidgeot Legends: Z-A Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Pidgeot has a 579 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. It works best as a support. Roost with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Pidgeot does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Pidgeot hits 679 BST.
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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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