Stats & Training
Pidgeot's stats barely vary. 3 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magneton can KO Pidgeot with Thunderbolt (133-156%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (131-154%). Regice's Ice Beam also KOs at 108-127%.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x133-156%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x131-154%KO Double Edge70-82% | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x108-127%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Explosion51-60% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 HP (+43), bringing the total to 469 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Feint Attack, Foresight and 2 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Pidgeot Best Moveset
Return is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Pidgeot into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Keeneye helps on the margins.
Best Build
Pidgeot best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Air Cutter and Feint Attack aren't available any other way for Pidgeot, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hyper Beam and Double-Edge for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Pidgeot in FireRed & LeafGreen
Can't catch Pidgeot directly. Start with Pidgey at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 36. The 3-stage chain from Pidgey to Pidgeot is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Pidgeot in FireRed & LeafGreen
The path to Pidgeot starts with Pidgey at Lv. 2-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PidgeyRoute 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 1FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3FireRedGrass Lv.6-7 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.6-7 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5FireRedGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6FireRedGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 24FireRedGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24LeafGreenGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25FireRedGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25LeafGreenGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 8LeafGreenGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 8FireRedGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 7LeafGreenGrass Lv.19-22 RouteCommonMidRoute 7FireRedGrass Lv.19-22 RouteCommonMidRoute 12LeafGreenGrass Lv.23-27 RouteCommonMidRoute 12FireRedGrass Lv.23-27 RouteCommonMidBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.29-32CommonMidBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.29-32CommonMidRoute 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 13FireRedGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 15FireRedGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 15LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 14FireRedGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.32 ForestUncommonLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 ForestUncommonLateFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.44UncommonLateFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.44UncommonLate
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoRoute 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 13FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 14FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 15LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 15FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.34-40UncommonLateBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-40UncommonLateBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.37 ForestUncommonLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.37 ForestUncommonLateFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Step 3Pidgeot ✓
Pidgeot Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. It works best as a balanced. Aerialace with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, but Pidgeot does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Pidgeot hits 569 BST.
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.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Pidgeot fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 91 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. 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 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves