Is Pidgeot Good in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Playthrough?
Pidgeot plods through the story without standout moments. Normal/Flying is a crowded space when your partner already handles most fights. Can Mega Evolve in postgame, which gives it a nice late boost, but the main adventure never really calls for what Pidgeot offers.
Brock's team hits Pidgey's weaknesses hard.
Misty's typing presses Pidgey's defenses.
Lt. Surge's team hits Pidgeotto's weaknesses hard.
Pidgeotto has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Pidgeot has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Trace's team.
Catch Pidgeot on Pallet Town (flying, Lv 3-56).
Catch Pidgeotto on Pallet Town (flying, Lv 3-56).
How to Get Pidgeot in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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)
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
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Kyurem can KO Pidgeot with Ice Beam (111-131%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (144-170%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 93-109%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit29-35% Crunch58-68% Stone Edge 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x93-109%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
LGPE Pidgeot Best Moveset
Mega Pidgeot reaches 135 Sp. Atk at 121 Speed, one of the fastest special attackers in the format. The moveset runs MoveHurricane for Flying TermStab and MoveHeat Wave for coverage. Without the Mega, base 70 Sp. Atk can't justify a team slot at all.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves List
Pidgeot develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Heat Wave and Sky Attack 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
With its muscular strength now greatly increased, it can fly continuously for two weeks without resting.
Pidgeot Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pidgeot has a 579 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Bravebird with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pidgeot fills the sweeper 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