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 EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
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 and 1 more.
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
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 18 locations. Pidgeotto's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in Gold & Silver
Pidgey is your first catch on the way to Pidgeotto. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-25 across 54 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PidgeyEFFORTLESSRoute 29GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 29SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1GoldGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1SilverGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31GoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31SilverGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 2GoldGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2SilverGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 2GoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25SilverGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25SilverGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 25GoldGrassLv.8CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 25GoldGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 36SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 36GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 37GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 37SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 5GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6SilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 6GoldGrassLv.13-14CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 30SilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYRoute 31SilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteMorningEASYNational ParkGoldGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkSilverGrassLv.10-14UncommonEarlyFacilityMorningEASYNational ParkGoldGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYNational ParkSilverGrassLv.12-14UncommonEarlyFacilityDayEASYRoute 36SilverGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 36GoldGrassLv.13-15UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 37SilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGRoute 35SilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/daySwarm activeCHALLENGINGRoute 35SilverGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 35GoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/daySwarm activeCHALLENGINGRoute 35GoldGrassLv.14RareEarlyRouteMorning/day- Step 2Pidgeotto ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 2GoldGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 2SilverGrassLv.7RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 25SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37GoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 37SilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 43GoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 43SilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 8GoldGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 8SilverGrassLv.17-19CommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 43GoldGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 43SilverGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 13GoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 13SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14GoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 14SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15SilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 15GoldGrassLv.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 leaning toward the physical side (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