First catch on Route 1 for many Let's Go players, Pidgey's evolution line leads to Mega Pidgeot, a capable special attacker.
251HP40Attack45Defense40Speed56Sp.Def35Sp.Atk35
Pidgey
Pidgeotto
Pidgeot
Weak to
Immune to
Physical
Balanced
56Speed · Slow

Is Pidgey Good in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Playthrough?

Pidgey tags along from Route 1 and fills a Normal/Flying slot if you need one. Outclassed by your partner from the start, but does fine against Erika.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTTTGEGEEEGEEEPidgeyCatchBrockGym 1MistyGym 2PidgeottoEvolveSurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4PidgeotEvolveKogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8LoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TraceChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's team hits Pidgey's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 11
RockGround
Tackle
Avoid
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
HeadbuttBindRock Throw
Misty
Gym 2
Tough

Misty's typing presses Pidgey's defenses.

Even
Psyduck
Lv 18
Water
Water GunConfusion
Risky
Starmie
Lv 19
WaterPsychic
ScaldPsywaveSwift
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Tough

Lt. Surge's team hits Pidgeotto's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Voltorb
Lv 25
Electric
ThunderboltSwiftLight Screen
Avoid
Magnemite
Lv 25
ElectricSteel
ThunderboltSonic Boom
Risky
Raichu
Lv 26
Electric
ThunderboltQuick AttackDouble Kick
Erika
Gym 4
Good

Pidgeotto has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.

You Win
Tangela
Lv 33
Grass
Mega DrainSleep PowderBind
You Win
Weepinbell
Lv 33
GrassPoison
Mega DrainPoison Jab
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 34
GrassPoison
Mega DrainMoonblast
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Risky
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
ToxicProtectSludge BombExplosion
Even
Muk
Lv 43
Poison
ToxicProtectSludge BombMoonblast
Even
Golbat
Lv 43
PoisonFlying
ToxicProtectFlyLeech Life
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 44
BugPoison
Sludge BombProtectPsychicBug Buzz
Sabrina
Gym 6
Good

Pidgeot has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

Even
Mr Mime
Lv 43
PsychicFairy
PsychicReflectLight ScreenDouble Slap
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 43
WaterPsychic
PsychicYawnSurfCalm Mind
You Win
Jynx
Lv 43
IcePsychic
PsychicLovely KissIce Punch
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 44
Psychic
PsychicNight Shade
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

Even
Magmar
Lv 47
Fire
FlamethrowerLow KickConfuse Ray
Even
Rapidash
Lv 47
Fire
Flare BlitzQuick AttackFury Attack
Even
Ninetales
Lv 47
Fire
Fire BlastQuick Attack
Even
Arcanine
Lv 48
Fire
Flare BlitzOutrageCrunch
Giovanni
Gym 8
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.

Even
Dugtrio
Lv 49
Ground
EarthquakeSucker PunchSlash
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 49
PoisonGround
EarthquakeSuper FangCrunch
Even
Nidoking
Lv 49
PoisonGround
EarthquakeHorn DrillMegahornPoison Jab
Avoid
Rhydon
Lv 50
GroundRock
EarthquakeRock SlideMegahorn
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 51
WaterIce
Aqua JetIce ShardWaterfall
You Win
Jynx
Lv 51
IcePsychic
Lovely KissBlizzardPsychic
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Ice BeamSpike CannonHydro Pump
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 51
WaterPsychic
PsychicSurfFlamethrower
Even
Lapras
Lv 52
WaterIce
Hydro PumpBlizzardDragon Pulse
Bruno
Elite Four
Good

Pidgeot has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.

Risky
Onix
Lv 52
RockGround
Iron TailStealth RockEarthquake
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 52
Fighting
Brick BreakFeintRock Slide
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 52
Fighting
Ice PunchThunder PunchFire Punch
You Win
Poliwrath
Lv 52
WaterFighting
SuperpowerWaterfallBody Slam
You Win
Machamp
Lv 53
Fighting
EarthquakeSuperpowerRock Slide
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

You Win
Arbok
Lv 53
Poison
GlareCrunchPoison Jab
Even
Gengar
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Will O WispShadow BallSludge Bomb
You Win
Golbat
Lv 53
PoisonFlying
Air SlashCrunchQuick Attack
Even
Weezing
Lv 53
Poison
Sludge BombShadow BallThunderbolt
Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Dazzling GleamShadow BallSludge Bomb
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

Even
Seadra
Lv 54
Water
Hydro PumpDragon PulseHyper Beam
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 54
RockFlying
Rock SlideEarthquakeHyper Beam
Even
Gyarados
Lv 54
WaterFlying
WaterfallIron TailHyper Beam
Even
Charizard
Lv 54
FireFlying
Air SlashDragon PulseHyper Beam
Even
Dragonite
Lv 55
DragonFlying
OutrageFire PunchHyper Beam
Trace
Champion
Even

Pidgeot trades roughly evenly with Trace's team.

Even
Pidgeot
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Quick AttackAir SlashHeat Wave
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 56
GrassPoison
Solar BeamReflectSludge Bomb
You Win
Marowak
Lv 56
Ground
Fire PunchBonemerangBrick Break
Even
Rapidash
Lv 56
Fire
Flare BlitzQuick AttackPoison Jab
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 56
WaterPsychic
PsychicSurfLight Screen
Risky
Jolteon
Lv 57
Electric
ThunderQuick AttackPin Missile

This is the Let's Go Pikachu team. In Let's Go Eevee, Trace brings Raichu Lv 57 in place of Jolteon Lv 57.

Catchable

Available before Badge 1
Type
NormalFlying

Catch Pidgey on Route 1 (walking, Lv 3-4).

View Pidgey locations

Evolve Pidgey to Pidgeotto

Level 18
Type
NormalFlying

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18. Your Pidgey should hit Level 18 before you reach Lt. Surge, at typical leveling pace.

View Pidgeotto locations

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

Level 36
Type
NormalFlying
Tier
C

Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at Level 36. Your Pidgeotto should hit Level 36 before you reach Koga, at typical leveling pace.

View Pidgeot locations

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 Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

High spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 23 locations. Pidgey is 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.

23 locations to catch Pidgey

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Pidgey in Let's Go

Pidgey is the chain's first catch. You'll find special and walking encounters from Lv. 3+ across 208 total spots in the chain.

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Pidgey ✓
    Route 1
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 40%
    Route 2 - Area 1
    Lv.3-4Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 2 - Area 2
    Lv.3-8Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 24
    Lv.7-12Grass
    Let's Go PikachuRate 30%
    Route 25
    Lv.9-14Grass
    Let's Go PikachuRate 30%
    Route 11
    Lv.13-18Grass
    Rate 25%
    Route 24
    Lv.7-12Grass
    Let's Go EeveeRate 20%
    Route 25
    Lv.9-14Grass
    Let's Go EeveeRate 20%
    Route 5
    Lv.11-16Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 6
    Lv.11-16Grass
    Rate 20%
    Viridian Forest
    Lv.3-6Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 7
    Lv.22-27Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 8
    Lv.22-27Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 12
    Lv.31-36Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 16
    Lv.31-36Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 13
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 14
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 15
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 18
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 17
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 10%
    Route 21
    Lv.37-42Grass
    Rate 10%
    Cinnabar Island
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Pallet Town
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 1
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 11
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 12
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 13
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 14
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 15
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 16
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 17
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 18
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 19
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 2 - Area 1
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 2 - Area 2
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 20 - West
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 20 - East
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 21
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 24
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 25
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 5
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 6
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 7
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Route 8
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
    Vermilion City - City
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 60%
    Post-game
  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Pidgeotto
    Route 5
    Lv.11-16Grass
    Rate 10%
    Route 6
    Lv.11-16Grass
    Rate 10%
    Route 11
    Lv.13-18Grass
    Rate 10%
    Route 7
    Lv.22-27Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 8
    Lv.22-27Grass
    Rate 15%
    Route 12
    Lv.31-36Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 16
    Lv.31-36Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 13
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 14
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 15
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 18
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 21
    Lv.37-42Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 17
    Lv.33-38Grass
    Rate 10%
    Cinnabar Island
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Pallet Town
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 1
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 11
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 12
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 13
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 14
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 15
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 16
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 17
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 18
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 19
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 2 - Area 1
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 2 - Area 2
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 20 - West
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 20 - East
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 21
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 24
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 25
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 5
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 6
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 7
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Route 8
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    Vermilion City - City
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 35%
    Post-game
    or evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
  3. Pidgeot
    Step 3Catch or Evolve into Pidgeot
    Cinnabar Island
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 5%
    Post-game
    Pallet Town
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 5%
    Post-game
    Route 1
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 5%
    Post-game
    Route 11
    In the sky, after you become Champion
    Rate 5%
    Post-game
    or evolve from Pidgeotto (Step 2)

How to Get Shiny Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the strongest route to a Shiny Pidgey 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 Pidgey odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & EeveeNormal
Shiny Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Shiny
Color ShiftBrown
Shiny TierC Tier Shiny

Shiny Pidgey Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Shiny Pidgey Calculator

2 Methods
Fastest Path

The best route is Catch Combo at full boosts, about 1 in 274 on each try. Tune it below.

Step 1 · Encounter Method2 in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

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.

Step 2 · Boost Your Oddstap to add
+2 rolls
+1 roll
00

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 274Catch Combo
Chance By Now50.1%at 190 catchesAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncounters
10%lucky few29
25%one in four79
50%coin flip190
90%very likely630
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.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

Want exact numbers for your session? Calculate your shiny odds in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee with Pidgey preloaded.

Pidgey Weakness

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

Pidgey Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost

What is Pidgey Weak Against

Good
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Pidgey Strong Against

3Strong
2Resisted
0Immune
Score+1
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Pidgey

Zapdos
Zapdos
ElectricFlying
B
Rhydon
Rhydon
GroundRock
C
Magneton
Magneton
ElectricSteel
C
Articuno
Articuno
IceFlying
B
Lapras
Lapras
WaterIce
C

Pidgey Evolutions

Three stages ahead. Pidgey grows into Pidgeotto, then pushes on to Pidgeot. Check the evolution methods below. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Pidgeot can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot with the Pidgeotite. The Pidgeotite is sold for 30,000 Pokedollars at the Indigo Plateau after you beat the Elite Four.
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidgey
NormalFlying
Pidgeotto
NormalFlying
Pidgeot
NormalFlying
HP
40
63+23
83+20
ATK
45
60+15
80+20
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
35
50+15
70+20
SP.DEF
35
50+15
70+20
SPE
56
71+15
101+30
BST
251E-Tier
349E-Tier+98
479E-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed
Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pidgey Best Moveset

Too small to compete at 251 total stats. The moveset runs early Flying TermStab but nothing in the move slots threatens. Two evolutions from Pidgeot's Mega, where the stats reach something competitive.

Best Build

Pidgey 3D model in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee
Let's Go 3D modelPidgeyPidgey as a 3D model in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee
Best Nature for Pidgey
Jolly+SPE
Madam Celadon Colors
Species Candy
Pidgey Candy
Stat Candy

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 Pidgey

Pidgey Candy raises every stat, but only Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot can eat it. The stat candy that goes with Pidgey 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

Louey battles with one level 65 Pidgey that knows Fly, Toxic, Protect and Roost. It takes extra damage from Electric, Ice and Rock moves. Win to earn the Pidgey Master title. Find Louey on Route 2.

Moves List

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
D6010035Normal
Lv 3
Sand Attack
B—10015Ground
Lv 5
Gust
—6010035Flying
Lv 9
Mirror Move
D——20Flying
Lv 11
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Lv 15
Wing Attack
D9010035Flying
Lv 17
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 21
Whirlwind-6
C——20Normal
Lv 23
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 27
Air Slash
D1129515Flying
Lv 29
Razor Wind
—12010010Normal

TM Moves

All 10 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM12D10510020Normal
TM01D10510015Normal
TM50C——10Flying
TM08B——10Normal
TM27C—9010Poison
TM18A7010020Bug

Tutor Moves

Pidgey can't learn any Tutor moves

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP40
D
Attack45
D
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed56
D
Total251
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight1.8 kg
Base XP50
Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Pokemon Let's Go Eevee

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.

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