Pidgeot's Normal/Flying typing gives it an immunity to Ground and Ghost. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Known as the Bird Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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
GoodType-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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
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.
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
Best Pidgeot Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
- Return
Recommended Teammates
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
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 PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 1LeafGreenGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 1FireRedGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2FireRedGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2LeafGreenGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3FireRedGrassLv.6-7CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3LeafGreenGrassLv.6-7CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 5LeafGreenGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 5FireRedGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 6LeafGreenGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 6FireRedGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24FireRedGrassLv.11-13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24LeafGreenGrassLv.11-13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 25FireRedGrassLv.11-13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 25LeafGreenGrassLv.11-13UncommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 8LeafGreenGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 8FireRedGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7LeafGreenGrassLv.19-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7FireRedGrassLv.19-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12LeafGreenGrassLv.23-27CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12FireRedGrassLv.23-27CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSBond BridgeFireRedGrassLv.29-32CommonMidEFFORTLESSBond BridgeLeafGreenGrassLv.29-32CommonMidEASYRoute 13LeafGreenGrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 13FireRedGrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 15FireRedGrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 15LeafGreenGrassLv.25-27UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 14LeafGreenGrassLv.27UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 14FireRedGrassLv.27UncommonMidRouteEASYBerry ForestFireRedGrassLv.32UncommonLateForestEASYBerry ForestLeafGreenGrassLv.32UncommonLateForestEASYFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrassLv.44UncommonLateEASYFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrassLv.44UncommonLate
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoCHALLENGINGRoute 13LeafGreenGrassLv.29RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 13FireRedGrassLv.29RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 14LeafGreenGrassLv.29RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 14FireRedGrassLv.29RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 15LeafGreenGrassLv.29RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 15FireRedGrassLv.29RareMidRouteEASYBond BridgeFireRedGrassLv.34-40UncommonLateEASYBond BridgeLeafGreenGrassLv.34-40UncommonLateEASYBerry ForestFireRedGrassLv.37UncommonLateForestEASYBerry ForestLeafGreenGrassLv.37UncommonLateForestEASYFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostEASYFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrassLv.48-50UncommonPostor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)- Step 3Pidgeot ✓
Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced.
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 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.
Pidgeot appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Pidgeot first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 9 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A