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.
This POKéMON has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many TRAINERS are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose PIDGEOT as their POKéMON.
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
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 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Feint Attack, Foresight and 2 more.
Return is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Pidgeot into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Keeneye helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Pidgeot Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
- Return
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Air Cutter and Feint Attack 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
No wild encounters for Pidgeot in Ruby & Sapphire. Bring Pidgey over from Red, Yellow, or Gold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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.
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 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