Utility
Balanced
DTier
71Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Avg
HP63
C
Attack60
C
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def50
D
Speed71
C
Total349
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate120 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.1 m
3'07"Small
Weight30.0 kg
66.1 lbsLight
Base XP122
Average
Abilities
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHA
Protects against Defense drops.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2
Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

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.

Pidgeotto Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Pidgeotto in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)
Pikachu
Pikachu
Electric
C
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift
Available Moves
Moves
  • ThunderLv. 30
  • ThunderboltLv. 21
  • Thunder ShockLv. 1
Damage vs Pidgeotto
Thunder 2x
92-109%KO
Thunderbolt 2x
75-89%
Thunder Shock 2x
35-41%
View Pikachu builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Pidgeotto sits between Pidgey and Pidgeot in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a small 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Pidgey
#016Pidgey
18
Level 18
Pidgeotto
#017Pidgeotto
36
Level 36
Pidgeot
#018Pidgeot
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidgey
NormalFlying
Pidgeotto
NormalFlying
Pidgeot
NormalFlying
HP
40
63+23
83+20
ATK
45
60+15
80+20
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
35
50+15
70+20
SP.DEF
35
50+15
70+20
SPE
56
71+15
101+30
BST
251D-Tier
349D-Tier+98
479C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed
Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Pidgeotto Best Moveset

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Pidgeotto learns Fly naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Bug coverage extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Gust
D4010035Flying
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 1
Sand Attack
——10015Ground
Lv 1
Tackle
—4010035Normal
Lv 3
Sand Attack
——10015Ground
Lv 5
Gust
D4010035Flying
Lv 9
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 11
Mirror Move
D——20Flying
Lv 15
Wing Attack
D6010035Flying
Lv 17
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 25
Whirlwind-6
C——20Normal
Lv 31
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 39
Air Slash
D759515Flying
Lv 45
Razor Wind
—8010010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM12
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM14
Fly
C909515Flying
TM01
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
TM07
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM09
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM05
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM50
Roost
C——10Flying
TM08
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM27
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM18
U-turn
D7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Pidgeotto doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pidgeotto can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Pidgeotto in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

The path to Pidgeotto starts with Pidgey at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Catch Pidgey
    Cerulean City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Cerulean City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Cinnabar Island
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
    60%Early
    Cinnabar Island
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
    60%Early
    Fuchsia City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Fuchsia City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Lavender Town
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Lavender Town
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Pallet Town
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Pallet Town
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Pewter City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Pewter City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 12
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 12
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 13
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 13
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 14
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 14
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 15
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 15
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 16
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 16
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 17
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 17
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 18
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 18
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 19
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 19
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 20 - West
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 20 - West
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 20 - East
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 20 - East
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 21
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 21
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 8
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Route 8
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    60%Early
    Vermilion City - City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Vermilion City - City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Viridian City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Viridian City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    60%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
    40%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
    40%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
    30%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
    30%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route
    30%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route
    30%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route
    30%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.9-14 Route
    30%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route
    25%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route
    25%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route
    20%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.9-14 Route
    20%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    20%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    20%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    20%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    20%Early
    Viridian Forest
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest
    15%Early
    Viridian Forest
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest
    15%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 7
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 8
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 8
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 12
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 12
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 16
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 16
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 13
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 13
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 14
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 14
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 15
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 15
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 18
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 18
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 17
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    10%Late
    Route 17
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    10%Late
    Route 21
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route
    10%Late
    Route 21
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route
    10%Late
  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Pidgeotto ✓
    Cerulean City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Cerulean City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Cinnabar Island
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
    35%Early
    Cinnabar Island
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
    35%Early
    Fuchsia City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Fuchsia City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Lavender Town
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Lavender Town
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Pallet Town
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Pallet Town
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Pewter City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Pewter City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 1
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 12
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 12
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 13
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 13
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 14
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 14
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 15
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 15
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 16
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 16
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 17
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 17
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 18
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 18
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 19
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 19
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 20 - West
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 20 - West
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 20 - East
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 20 - East
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 21
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 21
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 24
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 25
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 8
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Route 8
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
    35%Early
    Vermilion City - City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Vermilion City - City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Viridian City
    Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Viridian City
    Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
    35%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    10%Early
    Route 5
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    10%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    10%Early
    Route 6
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
    10%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route
    10%Early
    Route 11
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route
    10%Early
    Route 7
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 7
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 8
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 8
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
    15%Mid
    Route 12
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 12
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 16
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 16
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
    20%Late
    Route 13
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 13
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 14
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 14
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 15
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 15
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 18
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 18
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    20%Late
    Route 21
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route
    20%Late
    Route 21
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route
    20%Late
    Route 17
    Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    10%Late
    Route 17
    Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
    10%Late
    or evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)

Pidgeotto Guide

  • Get Pidgeotto to Pidgeot at level 36. At 349 BST, Pidgeotto is just the starting point.

  • Level 36 gets you Pidgeot. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.

  • In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

  • You can find Pidgeotto in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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