Mid-stage Pokemon like Pidove rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Unfezant, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Tiny Pigeon Pokemon. Been around since Gen 5.
Pidove's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
Where people go, these Pokémon follow. If you’re scattering food for them, be careful— several hundred of them can gather at once.
It’s forgetful and not very bright, but many Trainers love it anyway for its friendliness and sincerity.
Pidove Weakness
GoodPidove's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock moves. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
Pidove is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Tranquill first, then eventually reaches Unfezant. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 224 total stats over Pidove.
How to Evolve
Breed Pidove easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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Pidove develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Sky Attack and Fly show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Bestow and Hypnosis from the egg pool give Pidove something extra. Pair those with Sky Attack and Fly for STAB and Steel and Bug coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Bestow and Hypnosis from the egg pool give Pidove something extra. Pair those with Sky Attack and Fly for STAB and Steel and Bug coverage for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Bestow and Hypnosis from the egg pool give Pidove something extra. Pair those with Sky Attack and Fly for STAB and Steel and Bug coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Pidove is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 52 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
52 walking encounters at Lv. 7-16 for Pidove across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Pidove doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Pidove doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Easy grab on Pidove with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Pidove. 8 walking spots at Lv. 5-20 spread across Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Pidove isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Tranquill to unlock its full potential. At 264 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Rotom (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Pidove. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Pidove evolves into Tranquill at level 21. Pidove is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Big Pecks protects against Defense drops — that's the one you want on Pidove. Rivalry is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Super Luck works too if your team needs something different.
Pidove fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Pidove appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Pidove has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 VBWDebut
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