Pidgey Best Moveset
Normal and Flying moves fire at 56 Speed cooldowns with 45 Attack behind them. The damage barely registers. The moveset is two evolutions from Mega Pidgeot's AbilityNo Guard that guarantees every hit connects at 135 Sp. Atk.
Pidgey was a niche pick at best in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Pidgey's competitive debut. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 35.
Utility Moveset
- Gust
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey was a niche pick at best in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal), rarely seen in standard play. Pidgey maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Agility
- Fly
- Curse
- Swift
Pidgey was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. Pidgey maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Nothing, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Gust
- Aerial Ace
- Sand Attack
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Pidgey's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Pidgey best EVs are HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Defog
- Frustration
- Brave Bird
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Steel Wing
- Fly
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Pidgey maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Air Slash
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Pidgey climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Bigpecks with Focus Sash, favoring a Brave nature.
Utility Moveset
- Sky Attack
- Sand Attack
- Swagger
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Pidgey Weakness
Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
What is Pidgey Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Pidgey
Jolteon can KO Pidgey with Thunderbolt (395-464%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (349-411%). Lapras's Thunderbolt also KOs at 163-192%.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x308-362%KO Thunderbolt 2x395-464%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x349-411%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Lapras builds →Surf122-144%KO Thunderbolt 2x163-192%KO | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Pidgey grows into Pidgeotto, then pushes on to Pidgeot. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pidgey easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Pidgey
Pidgey appears at moderate rates across 3 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Pidgey in LZA
Pidgey is your first catch on the way to Pidgey. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-26 across 4 total spots in the chain.
high spawn rates for Pidgey across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
high spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 96 locations. Pidgey's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Pidgey in LGPE
Pidgey is your first catch on the way to Pidgey. You'll find special and walking encounters from Lv. 3-56 across 238 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Pidgey ✓Cerulean 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 2Catch or Evolve into PidgeottoCerulean 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 Pidgey. 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
An unusually even spread gives Pidgey flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Pidgey Guide
You can run Pidgey through the first few routes without issues. 251 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Pidgeotto as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Pidgey has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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 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