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.
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
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Zapdos can KO Pidgeot with Thunderbolt (85-101%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Stone Edge (96-114%). Weavile deals 43-50% with Ice Shard.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x85-101%KO Heat Wave30-35% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x43-50% Pursuit21-25% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-102%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Air Slash, Brave Bird and 5 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Pidgeot Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Pidgeot builds around Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP, Hardy nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Keeneye does its job quietly.
Best Build
Pidgeot best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Hyper Beam
- Gust
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Air Cutter and Air Slash aren't available any other way for Pidgeot, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pidgeot in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 PidgeyRoute 29SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 29HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 30HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 1HeartGoldGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 1SoulSilverGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 30SoulSilverGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 30HeartGoldGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 31HeartGoldGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.3-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrass Lv.3-7 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.3 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.3-8 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrass Lv.3-7 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 31SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 RouteCommonEarlyDayRoute 25HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 25SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 36SoulSilverGrass Lv.12-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 36HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorningRoute 37HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 37SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 5HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 5SoulSilverGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 6HeartGoldGrass Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 6SoulSilverGrass Lv.13 RouteCommonEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrass Lv.3 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningViridian ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.3 ForestUncommonEarlyMorningViridian ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.3-7 ForestUncommonEarlyDayViridian ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.3 ForestUncommonEarlyMorningViridian ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.3-7 ForestUncommonEarlyDayRoute 30SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 31SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningNational ParkHeartGoldGrass Lv.10-14 FacilityUncommonEarlyMorningNational ParkSoulSilverGrass Lv.10-14 FacilityUncommonEarlyMorningNational ParkHeartGoldGrass Lv.12-14 FacilityUncommonEarlyDayNational ParkSoulSilverGrass Lv.12-14 FacilityUncommonEarlyDayRoute 36SoulSilverGrass Lv.12-13 RouteUncommonEarlyDayRoute 36HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 RouteUncommonEarlyDayRoute 37SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyMorningRoute 35HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 35SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 RouteRareEarlyMorning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrass Lv.7-10 RouteRareEarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.7 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrass Lv.7-10 RouteRareEarlyDayViridian ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.7 ForestRareEarlyMorning/dayViridian ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.7 ForestRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 25SoulSilverGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 25HeartGoldGrass Lv.10 RouteRareEarlyMorning/dayRoute 37SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyDayRoute 37HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteRareEarlyDayRoute 43SoulSilverGrass Lv.17 RouteCommonMidMorningRoute 43HeartGoldGrass Lv.17 RouteCommonMidMorningRoute 8SoulSilverGrass Lv.17-19 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 8HeartGoldGrass Lv.17-19 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 43SoulSilverGrass Lv.17 RouteUncommonMidDayRoute 43HeartGoldGrass Lv.17 RouteUncommonMidDayRoute 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 14HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 14SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 15SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayRoute 15HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidMorning/dayor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Step 3Pidgeot ✓
Pidgeot Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. It works best as a balanced. Fly with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Pidgeot fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. 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