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.
Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.
Pidgey Weakness
GoodPidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeot, but can't breed. At 251 stats as a Normal/Flying type, evolution is the only path. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Best Build
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TMs carry this one. Pidgey learns Sky Attack and Double-Edge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. And beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Pidgey's scattered across 13 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
You'll find Pidgey across 13 walking encounters from Lv. 2-28, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
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 evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Pidgey is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
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 IRBDebut
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