Stats & Training
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.
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against PidgeyView Zapdos → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against PidgeyView Terrakion → | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against PidgeyView Weavile → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Electric is super effective against PidgeyView Jolteon → | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Ice is super effective against PidgeyView Lapras → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Pidgey with Thunderbolt (263-310%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (448-528%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 171-202%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave92-109%KO Thunderbolt 2x263-310%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Terrakion builds →Close Combat269-316%KO Stone Edge 2x448-528%KO | ||
Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Weavile builds →Knock Off139-163%KO Ice Shard 2x171-202%KO Pursuit86-101%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Jolteon builds →Discharge 2x235-277%KO Volt Switch 2x205-242%KO Thunderbolt 2x264-311%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Lapras builds →Surf111-131%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Air Cutter, Air Slash, Brave Bird and 6 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pidgey Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Pidgey. Air Cutter and Air Slash come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sky Attack and Brave Bird and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pidgey in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Pidgey Guide
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Pidgey is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves