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 spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Sp. Atk trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
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
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 Speed (+45), bringing the total to 479 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Foresight, Pursuit and 1 more.
Nothing fancy here. Pidgeot builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, a nature nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. An ability does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Pidgeot Moveset
- Return
- Wing Attack
- Toxic
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Feint Attack and Foresight aren't available any other way for Pidgeot, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hyper Beam and Fly 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 Gold & Silver
The path to Pidgeot starts with Pidgey at Lv. 2-25 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 29GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 29SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31GoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31SilverGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 2GoldGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2SilverGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2GoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25SilverGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25SilverGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 25GoldGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25GoldGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 36SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 36GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 37GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 37SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6SilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6GoldGrassLv.13-14CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 30SilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 31SilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYNational ParkGoldGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkSilverGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkGoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYNational ParkSilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYRoute 36SilverGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 36GoldGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 37SilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 35SilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/daySwarm activeCHALLENGINGRoute 35SilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 35GoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/daySwarm activeCHALLENGINGRoute 35GoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/day- Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoCHALLENGINGRoute 2GoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2SilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37GoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37SilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 43GoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 43SilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 8GoldGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 8SilverGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 43GoldGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 43SilverGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 13GoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 13SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14GoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15GoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
- Step 3Pidgeot ✓
Pidgeot has a 479 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a pivot. Base 101 Speed is where it shines.
Pidgeot fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. 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