Mid-stage Pokemon like Pidgeotto rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Pidgeot, which is where the real potential kicks in. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Bird Pokemon.
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 stat exp, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
Pidgeotto Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, and Rock-type moves hit Pidgeotto for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Pidgeotto sits between Pidgey and Pidgeot in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+23 from Pidgey). The final form adds another 130 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Pidgeotto to get Pidgey eggs easily using 19 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Feint Attack, Foresight, Pursuit.
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
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Don't skip the egg moves. Pidgeotto picks up Feint Attack and Foresight only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Fly and Wing Attack while Ground and Steel coverage adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Pidgeotto's scattered across 12 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in Crystal
To get Pidgeotto, start by catching Pidgey through walking encounters at Lv. 2-25. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 29GrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30GrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2GrassLv.3-5CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 31GrassLv.4-5CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 36GrassLv.4-6CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 25GrassLv.10CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 37GrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5GrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 35GrassLv.14CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 30GrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 31GrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 2GrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 34GrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYNational ParkGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyFacilityMorning/dayEASYRoute 37GrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGIlex ForestGrassLv.7RareEarlyForestMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 32GrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 35GrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/daySwarm active- Step 2Pidgeotto ✓EASYRoute 25GrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 5GrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2GrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37GrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 43GrassLv.16CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 8GrassLv.19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 38GrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 39GrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 11GrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 13GrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14GrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15GrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
At 349 BST, Pidgeotto is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Pidgeot before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Pidgeotto. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Pidgeotto is a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 71 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Pidgeotto appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Pidgeotto appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Pidgeotto have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- 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 VIORAS
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