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.
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.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Pidgey's chain ends at Pidgeot (at level 36). Despite 479 base stats, this Normal/Flying type doesn't breed. Evolving from Pidgey gave Pidgeot the biggest boost in Speed (+45), bringing the total to 479 stats.
How to Evolve
Nothing fancy here. Pidgeot builds around an item for extra utility, a nature nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. An ability does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Pidgeot Moveset
- Double Edge
- Hyper Beam
- Agility
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Pidgeot's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hyper Beam and Sky Attack, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it limited coverage. That's where the options open up.
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 Red & Blue
Pidgey is your first catch on the way to Pidgeot. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-32 across 34 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 1BlueGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 1RedGrassLv.2-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2RedGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 2BlueGrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3BlueGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3RedGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 5BlueGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 5RedGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 6BlueGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 6RedGrassLv.13-16CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24RedGrassLv.12-13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 24BlueGrassLv.12-13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 25RedGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 25BlueGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 8RedGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 8BlueGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7RedGrassLv.19-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7BlueGrassLv.19-22CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 21RedGrassLv.21-23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 21BlueGrassLv.21-23CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12BlueGrassLv.23-27CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 12RedGrassLv.23-27CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 13RedGrassLv.25-27CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 13BlueGrassLv.25-27CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 15RedGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 15BlueGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 14RedGrassLv.26UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 14BlueGrassLv.26UncommonMidRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve PidgeottoEASYRoute 21RedGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 21BlueGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 14BlueGrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 14RedGrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 15BlueGrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 15RedGrassLv.28-30RareMidRouteor 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 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