Stats & Training
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.
By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x84-99% Thunder 2x87-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x71-84% Power Gem 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x145-171%KO Thunder 2x132-156%KO Thunderbolt 2x109-129%KO Wild Charge 2x63-74% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO Rock Slide 2x92-108%KO Ancient Power 2x65-76% Rock Tomb 2x74-87% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafolk Village Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x95-112%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Thunder Fang 2x42-49% Ice Fang 2x42-49% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x54-65% Power Gem 2x46-55% Rock Slide 2x42-49% Ancient Power 2x35-42% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko can KO Pidgeot with Thunderbolt (129-152%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard hits Pidgeot for 64-76%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 167-196%.
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x129-152%KO Volt Switch 2x101-118%KO Dazzling Gleam57-68% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x64-76% Knock Off35-41% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Terrakion builds →Close Combat100-118%KO Stone Edge 2x167-196%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Kyurem builds →Glaciate 2x78-92% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x54-63% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 Speed (+45), bringing the total to 479 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Air Slash, Brave Bird and 6 more.
Sun & Moon 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. Bigpecks does its job quietly.
Best Build
Pidgeot best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wing Attack
- Fly
- Gust
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- U Turn
- Return
- Steel Wing
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 Sun & Moon
Pidgeot can't be caught in Sun & Moon. 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.
Pidgeot Guide
In Sun & Moon, Pidgeot has a 479 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a pivot. Wingattack with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Pidgeot hits 579 BST, a solid jump from the base 479. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
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 Sun & Moon, Pidgeot fills the pivot role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Base 101 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. 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