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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Air Slash, Brave Bird and 5 more.
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
Best Pidgeot Moveset
- Fly
- Wing Attack
- Hyper Beam
- Gust
Recommended Teammates
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
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 PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 29SoulSilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 29HeartGoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30HeartGoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1HeartGoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1SoulSilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30SoulSilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 30HeartGoldGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 31HeartGoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrassLv.3-8CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrassLv.3-8CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 31SoulSilverGrassLv.4CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 36SoulSilverGrassLv.12-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 36HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 37HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 37SoulSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5SoulSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6HeartGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6SoulSilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYViridian ForestHeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyForestMorningEASYViridian ForestHeartGoldGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyForestDayEASYViridian ForestSoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyForestMorningEASYViridian ForestSoulSilverGrassLv.3-7UncommonEarlyForestDayEASYRoute 30SoulSilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 31SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYNational ParkHeartGoldGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkSoulSilverGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkHeartGoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYNational ParkSoulSilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYRoute 36SoulSilverGrassLv.12-13UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 36HeartGoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 37SoulSilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/day
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthSoulSilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthHeartGoldGrassLv.7-10RareEarlyRouteDayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthSoulSilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthHeartGoldGrassLv.7-10RareEarlyRouteDayCHALLENGINGViridian ForestSoulSilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyForestMorning/dayCHALLENGINGViridian ForestHeartGoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyForestMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37SoulSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteDayCHALLENGINGRoute 37HeartGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 43SoulSilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 43HeartGoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 8SoulSilverGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 8HeartGoldGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 43SoulSilverGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 43HeartGoldGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 13HeartGoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 13SoulSilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14HeartGoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14SoulSilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15SoulSilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15HeartGoldGrassLv.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 support. Base 101 Speed is where it shines.
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 support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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