Pidove's stats barely vary. None 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's Normal/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock. It shrugs off Ground and Ghost-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
Rhyperior can KO Pidove with Stone Edge (273-321%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (217-255%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 411-484%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x273-321%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x45-54% Draco Meteor217-255%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x320-377%KO Electroweb 2x251-296%KO Thunderbolt 2x411-484%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon220-258%KO Volt Switch 2x384-452%KO Thunderbolt 2x494-581%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidove View Baxcalibur builds →Ice Shard 2x113-133%KO Icicle Spear 2x71-83% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pidove easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Best Build
Pidove best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Detect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
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 to Catch Pidove in Sword & Shield
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 to Catch Pidove in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
Level 21 gets you Tranquill. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
Pidove does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Tranquill before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Across 7 games, Pidove has solid availability. First showed up in Sword & Shield. The latest games to include it are Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Introduced in Black & White, Pidove has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 5BWDebut
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