
Is Pidgeotto Good in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Playthrough?
Pidgeotto gets the job done through mid-game without excelling anywhere. Contributes against Erika and handles a few wild encounters, then fades into the background.
Brock's team hits Pidgey's weaknesses hard.
Misty's typing presses Pidgey's defenses.
Lt. Surge's team hits Pidgeotto's weaknesses hard.
Pidgeotto has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Pidgeot has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Pidgeot has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Trace's team.
This is the Let's Go Pikachu team. In Let's Go Eevee, Trace brings Raichu Lv 57 in place of Jolteon Lv 57.
Catch Pidgey
Catch Pidgey in Pallet Town (flying).
Recommended Moves
- LV 5FlyingGustPower 60Accuracy 100%PP 35
- After Brock
- TMNormalHeadbuttPower 105Accuracy 100%PP 15
- LV 15FlyingWing AttackPower 90Accuracy 100%PP 35
- After Lt. Surge
- TMNormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20
- TMBugU-turnPower 70Accuracy 100%PP 20
- LV 27FlyingAir SlashPower 113Accuracy 95%PP 15
- LV 29NormalRazor WindPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10
- After Erika
- HMFlyingFlyPower 135Accuracy 95%PP 15
Evolve Pidgey to Pidgeotto
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18. Your Pidgey should hit Level 18 before you reach Lt. Surge, at typical leveling pace.
Recommended Moves
- STARTING (Lv 18)
- LV 18FlyingWing AttackPower 90Accuracy 100%PP 35
- LV 18FlyingGustPower 60Accuracy 100%PP 35
- After Brock
- TMNormalHeadbuttPower 105Accuracy 100%PP 15
- After Lt. Surge
- TMNormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20
- TMBugU-turnPower 70Accuracy 100%PP 20
- After Erika
- HMFlyingFlyPower 135Accuracy 95%PP 15
- LV 39FlyingAir SlashPower 113Accuracy 95%PP 15
- LV 45NormalRazor WindPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10
Evolve Pidgeotto to Pidgeot
Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at Level 36. Your Pidgeotto should hit Level 36 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.
Recommended Moves
- STARTING (Lv 36)
- LV 36FlyingSky AttackPower 300Accuracy 90%PP 5
- LV 36FlyingWing AttackPower 90Accuracy 100%PP 35
- After Brock
- TMNormalHeadbuttPower 105Accuracy 100%PP 15
- After Lt. Surge
- TMNormalHyper BeamPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5
- TMNormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20
- After Erika
- HMFlyingFlyPower 135Accuracy 95%PP 15
- LV 43FlyingAir SlashPower 113Accuracy 95%PP 15
- LV 53NormalRazor WindPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10
How to Get Pidgeotto in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Easy grab on Pidgeotto with high spawn rates across 22 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.
22 locations to catch Pidgeotto23 locations to catch Pidgey
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Catch Pidgey at any of the 23 locations below, then level it up to 18, and it evolves into Pidgeotto.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in Let's Go
Available earlier: catch Pidgey at the very start and evolve it at Lv 18. Wild Pidgeotto first appears at Route 5 (after Badge 1).
Step 1Catch PidgeyRoute 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%Cinnabar IslandIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gamePallet TownIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 11In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 12In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 13In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 14In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 15In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 16In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 17In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 18In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 19In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 2In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 20 - WestIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 20 - EastIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 21In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 24In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 25In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 5In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 6In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 7In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameRoute 8In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-gameVermilion City - CityIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 60%Post-game
Step 2Pidgeotto ✓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%Cinnabar IslandIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gamePallet TownIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 11In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 12In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 13In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 14In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 15In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 16In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 17In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 18In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 19In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 2In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 20 - WestIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 20 - EastIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 21In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 24In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 25In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 5In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 6In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 7In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameRoute 8In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameVermilion City - CityIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 35%Post-gameor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into PidgeotCinnabar IslandIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gamePallet TownIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 11In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 12In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 13In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 14In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 15In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 16In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 17In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 18In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 19In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 1In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 2 - Area 2In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 20 - WestIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 20 - EastIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 21In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 24In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 25In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 5In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 6In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 7In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameRoute 8In the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameVermilion City - CityIn the sky, after you become ChampionRate 5%Post-gameor evolve from Pidgeotto (Step 2)
How to Get Shiny Pidgeotto in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the strongest route to a Shiny Pidgeotto is Catch Combo, which reaches about 1 in 274 at full boosts. Pick a method and tune your setup below to see live odds. Compare Shiny Pidgeotto odds across every game
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Shiny Pidgeotto Calculator
2 MethodsThe best route is Catch Combo at full boosts, about 1 in 274 on each try. Tune it below.
Catch Combo: Catch one species back-to-back. A Lure stacks on top of a 31-plus combo.
Full Odds: Walk through grass, surf, or fish. Every encounter is its own independent shiny roll.
How many you have done, or plan to do.
| Chance | Encounters |
|---|---|
| 10%lucky few | 29 |
| 25%one in four | 79 |
| 50%coin flip | 190 |
| 90%very likely | 630 |
How is this calculated?
Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.
chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N, where p = 1 / odds per try
Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.
The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.
These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.
Planning a longer hunt? Set up Pidgeotto in the Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Shiny Odds Calculator to compare every method side by side.
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
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x125-148%KO Thunder Punch 2x83-99% | ||
Zapdos Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x149-176%KO | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Cinnabar Island Gift) | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Electabuzz builds →Thunderbolt 2x123-146%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Electrode Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 2x107-126%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x96-113%KO Thunder Punch 2x64-75% | ||
Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Cinnabar Island Gift) | ||
Pidgeotto Evolutions
Pidgeotto sits between Pidgey and Pidgeot in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. 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
Let's Go Pidgeotto Best Moveset
60 Attack at 71 Speed. Normal/Flying TermStab has some pace but no power behind the move slots. One evolution from Pidgeot and the Mega that pushes the Special stats into real territory.
Best Build

Jolly raises Speed and lowers Sp. Atk. Madam Celadon sets this nature when you pick Pink, then Blue. It costs 10,000 Pokedollars and lasts for the rest of the day.
Candy for Pidgeotto
Pidgey Candy
Quick Candy
Quick Candy L
Quick Candy XL
Pidgey Candy raises every stat, but only Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot can eat it. The stat candy that goes with Pidgeotto is Quick Candy (Speed), and any Pokemon can eat it; Quick Candy L needs level 30 and Quick Candy XL needs level 60 or higher.
Master Trainer
Howie battles with one level 70 Pidgeotto that knows Air Slash, Headbutt and Agility. It takes extra damage from Electric, Ice and Rock moves. Win to earn the Pidgeotto Master title. Find Howie on Route 16.
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Pidgeotto learns Razor Wind and Air Slash naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Bug coverage extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
All 10 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 7Let's Go

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

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