Utility
Support
358Low
65Moderate
DTier

Tranquill sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Pidove but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Unfezant as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Introduced in Gen 5.

Attack and Speed carry most of Tranquill's stat budget. Sp. Def's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats
358Avg
HP62
C
Attack77
C
Defense62
C
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def42
D
Speed65
C
Total358
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Tranquill yields +2 Atk
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch120Moderate•Medium Slow1.06M XP•0.6m / 2'00"•15kg / 33.1 lbs•125Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It can fly moderately quickly. No matter how far it travels, it can always find its way back to its master and its nest.

Sword

These bright Pokémon have acute memories. Apparently delivery workers often choose them as their partners.

Shield

Tranquill Weakness

Good

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

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIceRock
½xResisti
GrassBug
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
GroundGhost
STAB (3)i
GrassFightingBug
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
Big PecksProtects against Defense drops.
Super LuckRaises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
RivalryHAIncreases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Partway through Pidove's chain. Tranquill still has another evolution ahead before reaching Unfezant. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+22), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Pidove
#519Pidove
21
Level 21
Tranquill
#520Tranquill
32
Level 32
Unfezant
#521Unfezant
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidove
NormalFlying
Tranquill
NormalFlying
Unfezant
NormalFlying
HP
50
62+12
80+18
ATK
55
77+22
115+38
DEF
50
62+12
80+18
SP.ATK
36
50+14
65+15
SP.DEF
30
42+12
55+13
SPE
43
65+22
93+28
BST
264D-Tier
358D-Tier+94
488C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Tranquill to get Pidove eggs easily using 39 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Hypnosis, Morning Sun and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogetichawluchanoivernsirfetchdaltariacramorantpelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswablu
12 of 39·

Tranquill runs a standard setup attacker set. Hardy nature with a spread EV build EVs shapes the build, while Adrenalineorb brings extra utility. Rivalry supports the kit from the background.

Best Build

Special Attacker
Ability
Rivalry
Item
Adrenalineorb
Nature
Hardy
EVs

Best Tranquill Moveset

  • Steel Wing
  • WishRecovery
  • AgilitySetup
  • Air SlashSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Dracozolt
DracozoltExcellent
Palpitoad
PalpitoadExcellent
Crobat
CrobatExcellent

Breeding opens up real options for Tranquill. Defog and Hypnosis come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Sky Attack and Fly and Fire and Steel coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 1
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 1
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
4010030Normal
Lv 12
Taunt
—10020Dark
Lv 16
Air Cutter
609525Flying
Lv 20
Swagger
—8515Normal
Lv 26
Feather Dance
—10015Flying
Lv 34
Detect+4
——5Fighting
Lv 38
Air Slash
759515Flying
Lv 44
Roost
——10Flying
Lv 50
Tailwind
——15Flying
Lv 56
Sky Attack
140905Flying

TM Moves

Src
TR12
Agility
——30Psychic
TM95
Air Slash
759515Flying
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM06
Fly
909515Flying
TR13
Focus Energy
——30Normal
TR36
Heat Wave
959010Fire
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM30
Steel Wing
709025Steel
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM40
Swift
60—20Normal
TR37
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM56
U-turn
7010020Bug
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR85
Work Up
——30Normal

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Defog
——15Flying
Egg
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Egg
Morning Sun
——5Normal
Egg
Night Slash
7010015Dark
Egg
Wish
——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Dual Wingbeat
409010Flying

48 encounter spots for Tranquill at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Tranquill in Sword & Shield

To get Tranquill, start by catching Pidove through walking encounters at Lv. 7-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Pidove
    Step 1Catch Pidove
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlyIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1075%EarlySnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1175%EarlyCaveOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.12-1570%EarlyCaveAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.12-1570%EarlyCaveAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyOvercast
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal Weather
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyOvercast
    EASY
    Rolling Fields - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlyNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSandstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveRaining
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSandstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveRaining
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowing
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.8-1125%EarlyCaveSnowstorm
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrassLv.8-1220%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    SwordGrassLv.8-1220%EarlyCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingRaining
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSandstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingRaining
    MODERATE
  2. Tranquill
    Step 2Tranquill ✓
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidAll Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidThunderstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3060%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3060%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2955%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2955%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2950%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2950%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2935%MidRaining
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2935%MidSnowstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidOvercast
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidOvercast
    EASY
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
    EASY
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
    EASY
    Giant's Seat
    SwordGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldGrassLv.30-3515%MidWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Bridge Field - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidNormal Weather
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Pidove (Step 1)

  • Tranquill is meant to evolve into Unfezant. At 358 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

  • Tranquill's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Pidove evolves into Tranquill at level 21. Tranquill evolves into Unfezant at level 32. Tranquill is a middle-stage evolution in the Pidove line.

  • Big Pecks is the go-to ability for Tranquill. It protects against Defense drops. Its hidden ability Rivalry can work in specific setups. Super Luck is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Tranquill is leaning toward the physical side (base 77 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a support.

  • Tranquill appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.

Tranquill joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.