Pidgeotto Best Moveset
71 Speed keeps cooldowns in the middle range, and 60 Attack starts landing Normal and Flying hits that matter. The moveset shows what the line can do, but Mega Pidgeot's guaranteed-hit accuracy through AbilityNo Guard is the destination.
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Pidgeotto's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 50.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Gust
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Fly
- Return
- Swift
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Leftovers, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Agility
- Whirlwind
- Steel Wing
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran keen eye with Life Orb, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Return
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Fly
- Hurricane
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Nothing, favoring a Bashful nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Double Edge
- Gust
- Sky Attack
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeotto saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Pidgeotto maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Support Moveset
- Tailwind
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Pidgeotto Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Pidgeotto for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pidgeotto Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pidgeotto
Raikou can KO Pidgeotto with Thunderbolt (263-310%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Pidgeotto for 76-90%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 197-233%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Raikou builds →Scald78-92% Thunderbolt 2x263-310%KO Volt Switch 2x205-242%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Weavile builds →Knock Off61-72% Ice Shard 2x76-90% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Terrakion builds →Close Combat118-139%KO Stone Edge 2x197-233%KO | ||
Evolution
Pidgeotto sits between Pidgey and Pidgeot in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+23 from Pidgey). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pidgeotto to get Pidgey eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Pidgeotto
Pidgeotto starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in LZA
Pidgey is your first catch on the way to Pidgeotto. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-26 across 4 total spots in the chain.
No wild encounters for Pidgeotto. The 3-stage chain runs through Pidgey, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Easy grab on Pidgeotto with high spawn rates across 84 locations in early-game encounter areas. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in LGPE
The path to Pidgeotto starts with Pidgey at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PidgeyCerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 60%Route 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 40%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassRate 30%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 25%Route 24Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 25Lv.9-14GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 20%Route 5Lv.11-16GrassRate 20%Route 6Lv.11-16GrassRate 20%Viridian ForestLv.3-6GrassRate 15%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 10%
Step 2Pidgeotto ✓Cerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 35%Route 5Lv.11-16GrassRate 10%Route 6Lv.11-16GrassRate 10%Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 10%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 12Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 20%Route 13Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 14Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 15Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 20%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 20%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 10%or evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into PidgeotCerulean CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Cinnabar IslandLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Fuchsia CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Lavender TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Pallet TownLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Pewter CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 11Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 12Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 13Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 14Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 15Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 16Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 17Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 18Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 19Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 20 - WestLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 20 - EastLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 21Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 24Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 25Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 5Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 6Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 7Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Route 8Lv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Vermilion City - CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%Viridian CityLv.3-56Flying Pokemon in skyRate 5%or evolve from Pidgeotto (Step 2)
You're catching Pidgey first, not Pidgeotto. Pidgey appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Pidgeotto's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Bird Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
Pidgeotto Guide
For a casual playthrough, Pidgeotto works as a placeholder. Normal/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Pidgeot. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Pidgeotto appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Pidgeotto have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves