Pidgey is meant to evolve into Pidgeotto . At 251 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

What is Pidgey weak to?

Pidgey's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

How do you evolve Pidgey?

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Pidgey is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.

What is the best ability for Pidgey?

Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Pidgey. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Tangled Feet is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Pidgey play in battle?

At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pidgey is leaning toward the physical side (base 45 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.

What games is Pidgey in?

Pidgey appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

Pidgey Location, Evolution & Stats

Utility

Balanced

251Low

56Slow

DTier

Pidgey sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Pidgeot as fast as possible. An original Gen 1 pick. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.

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.

Base Stats

251Below

HP40

Attack45

Defense40

Sp. Atk35

Sp. Def35

Speed56

Total251

Low <60

Avg 60-89

High 90-149

Top 150+

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Details

Catch255Guaranteed•Medium Slow1.06M XP•0.3m / 1'00"•1.8kg / 4 lbs•50Base XP

Pokedex Entries

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Lets Go Pikachu / Lets Go Eevee

Pidgey Weakness

Good

Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.

4xCriticali

None

2xWeaki

Electric Ice Rock

½xResisti

Grass Bug

¼xResisti

None

0xImmunei

Ground Ghost

STAB (3)i

Grass Fighting Bug

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Scorei+2

Stealth Rock25% on switch

Abilities

Keen EyePrevents accuracy from being lowered.

Tangled FeetDoubles evasion when confused.

Big PecksHAProtects against Defense drops.

Three stages ahead. Pidgey grows into Pidgeotto, then pushes on to Pidgeot. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#016Pidgey

Level 18

#017Pidgeotto

Level 36

#018Pidgeot

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Pidgey

NormalFlying

Pidgeotto

NormalFlying

Pidgeot

NormalFlying

63+23

83+20

ATK

60+15

80+20

DEF

55+15

75+20

SP.ATK

50+15

70+20

SP.DEF

50+15

70+20

SPE

71+15

101+30

BST

251D-Tier

349D-Tier+98

479C-Tier+130

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Pidgey easily from the Flying egg group.

Egg Groups

Flying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

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.

A solid spread overall. Pidgey gets Fly and Razor Wind for same-type damage alongside Bug coverage. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Tackle

4010035Normal

Lv 3

Sand Attack

—10015Ground

Lv 5

Gust

4010035Flying

Lv 9

Mirror Move

——20Flying

Lv 11

Quick Attack+1

4010030Normal

Lv 15

Wing Attack

6010035Flying

Lv 17

Roost

——10Flying

Lv 21

Whirlwind-6

——20Normal

Lv 23

Agility

——30Psychic

Lv 27

Air Slash

759515Flying

Lv 29

Razor Wind

8010010Normal

TM Moves

Src

TM12

Facade

7010020Normal

TM14

Fly

909515Flying

TM01

Headbutt

7010015Normal

TM07

Protect+4

——10Normal

TM09

Reflect

——20Psychic

TM05

Rest

——10Psychic

TM50

Roost

——10Flying

TM08

Substitute

——10Normal

TM27

Toxic

—9010Poison

TM18

U-turn

7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Pidgey doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pidgey can't learn any Tutor moves

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.

Best Locations

96 spots to find Pidgey at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu versions, so filter by your copy below.

Cerulean City

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Cerulean City

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Cinnabar Island

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyWater

EFFORTLESS

Cinnabar Island

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyWater

EFFORTLESS

Fuchsia City

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Fuchsia City

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Lavender Town

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Lavender Town

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Pallet Town

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Pallet Town

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Pewter City

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Pewter City

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Route 1

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 1

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 11

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 11

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 12

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 12

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 13

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 13

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 14

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 14

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 15

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 15

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 16

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 16

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 17

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 17

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 18

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 18

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 19

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 19

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 1

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 1

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 2

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 2

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 20 - West

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 20 - West

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 20 - East

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 20 - East

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 21

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 21

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 24

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 24

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 25

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 25

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 5

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 5

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 6

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 6

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 7

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 7

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 8

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 8

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Vermilion City - City

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Vermilion City - City

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Viridian City

Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Viridian City

Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in skyLv.3-5660%EarlyCity

EFFORTLESS

Route 1

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-440%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 1

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-440%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 1

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 1

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-430%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 2

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-830%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 2 - Area 2

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-830%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 24

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.7-1230%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 25

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.9-1430%EarlyRoute

EFFORTLESS

Route 11

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.13-1825%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 11

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.13-1825%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 24

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.7-1220%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 25

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.9-1420%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 5

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.11-1620%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 5

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.11-1620%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 6

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.11-1620%EarlyRoute

EASY

Route 6

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.11-1620%EarlyRoute

EASY

Viridian Forest

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.3-615%EarlyForest

EASY

Viridian Forest

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.3-615%EarlyForest

EASY

Route 7

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.22-2715%MidRoute

EASY

Route 7

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.22-2715%MidRoute

EASY

Route 8

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.22-2715%MidRoute

EASY

Route 8

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.22-2715%MidRoute

EASY

Route 12

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.31-3620%LateRoute

EASY

Route 12

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.31-3620%LateRoute

EASY

Route 16

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.31-3620%LateRoute

EASY

Route 16

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.31-3620%LateRoute

EASY

Route 13

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 13

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 14

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 14

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 15

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 15

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 18

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 18

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-3820%LateRoute

EASY

Route 17

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.33-3810%LateRoute

MODERATE

Route 17

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.33-3810%LateRoute

MODERATE

Route 21

Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.37-4210%LateRoute

MODERATE

Route 21

Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.37-4210%LateRoute

MODERATE

Pidgey is meant to evolve into Pidgeotto. At 251 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Pidgey's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Pidgey is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Pidgey. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Tangled Feet is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Pidgey is leaning toward the physical side (base 45 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Pidgey appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

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.

Gen IY
Yellow
Gen IRB
Debut
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

Pidgey

Stats & Training

Pidgey Weakness

Evolution & Breeding

How to Evolve

Best Pidgey Build & Moves

Best Build

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Where to Catch Pidgey

Best Locations

Pidgey Guide