Utility
Support
479Average
101Fast
CTier

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.

Base Stats
479Above
HP83
C
Attack80
C
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed101
B
Total479
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Pidgeot yields +3 Spe
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+3
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Slow1.06M XP•1.5m / 4'11"•39.5kg / 87.1 lbs•216Base XP
Pokedex Entries

By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.

Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

Pidgeot Weakness

Good

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.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIceRock
½xResisti
GrassBug
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
GroundGhost
STAB (3)i
GrassFightingBug
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled FeetDoubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHAProtects against Defense drops.

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

3 Forms
Pidgey
#016Pidgey
18
Level 18
Pidgeotto
#017Pidgeotto
36
Level 36
Pidgeot
#018Pidgeot
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidgey
NormalFlying
Pidgeotto
NormalFlying
Pidgeot
NormalFlying
HP
40
63+23
83+20
ATK
45
60+15
80+20
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
35
50+15
70+20
SP.DEF
35
50+15
70+20
SPE
56
71+15
101+30
BST
251D-Tier
349D-Tier+98
479C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Timid nature gives Pidgeot the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it. Roost keeps it topped off between trades.

Best Build

Support
Ability
Keeneye
Item
Heavy-Duty BootsANTI-HAZARD
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Pidgeot Moveset

  • RoostRecovery
  • HurricaneSTAB
  • Heat Wave
  • TailwindUtility

Pidgeot develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Hurricane and Brave Bird show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 9
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 13
Quick Attack+1
4010030Normal
Lv 17
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 21
Wing Attack
6010035Flying
Lv 25
Whirlwind-6
——20Normal
Lv 29
Agility
——30Psychic
Lv 33
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 40
Feather Dance
—10015Flying
Lv 45
Hurricane
1107010Flying
Lv 50
Brave Bird
12010015Flying

TM Moves

Src
TM22
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
TM47
Agility
——30Psychic
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM134
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying
TM35
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM109
Facade
7010020Normal
TM43
Fly
909515Flying
TM55
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM01
Headbutt
7010015Normal
TM68
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TM79
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TM44
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM119
Ominous Wind
601005Ghost
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM145
Razor Wind
8010010Normal
TM31
Reflect
——20Psychic
TM153
Sky Attack
140905Flying
TM85
Substitute
——10Normal
TM82
U-turn
7010020Bug
TM94
Whirlwind-6
——20Normal
TM103
Work Up
——30Normal

Egg Moves

Pidgeot doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pidgeot can't learn any Tutor moves

Pidgeot can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Pidgey from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Pidgeot in Legends: Z-A

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Obtain Pidgey

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Evolve into Pidgeotto

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  3. Pidgeot
    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.

  • Pidgeot's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at level 36. Pidgeot is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Pidgey. It sits at 479 BST in its evolved form.

  • 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.