No. 0017

Pidgeotto

Bird Pokémon

Official art

Pidgeotto is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 349. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal Flying

Height: 1.1 m 3′07″
Weight: 30 kg 66.1 lbs
Base stat total: 349 Higher than 31% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen I Red & Green (JP)

Abilities

Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!

This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

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Base stats

HP63138–170236–330

Atk6072–123112–240

Def5567–117103–229

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe7181–135132–265

Total349Higher than 31% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricIceRock

Resists

½×

BugGrass

Immune to

0×

GhostGround

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 71); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Pidgeotto outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Pidgeotto against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135		Pidgeotto · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123		Pidgeotto · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
91		Pidgeotto · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier
This Pokémon's evasiveness is doubled as long as it is .
Everything about Tangled Feet →
Other Pokémon with Tangled Feet 8
Pidgey Pidgeot Doduo Dodrio Spinda Chatot Mr. Rime Flamigo
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense .
Everything about Big Pecks →
Other Pokémon with Big Pecks 14
Pidgey Pidgeot Chatot Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Ducklett Swanna Vullaby Mandibuzz Fletchling Rookidee Corvisquire Bombirdier

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexNFE

Evolution

#0016PidgeyNormalFlying
1. Level 18
  #0017PidgeottoNormalFlying
  1. Level 36
    #0018PidgeotNormalFlying
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Pidgeotite
      #0018Mega PidgeotNormalFlying

Moves

Level up 16


1	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Spec	40	100%	35
1	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
9	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Spec	40	100%	35
13	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30
17	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
22	Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Dragon	Spec	40	100%	20
27	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
32	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
37	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	35
42	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
47	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
52	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
57	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
62	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Spec	110	70%	10

TM / HM / TR 20


TM10	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
HM02	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
HM05	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	70	90%	25
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
TM	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	20
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20

Biology

A territorial species, it will peck and claw at its opponents. It uses its claws to carry prey like Exeggcute for over 60 miles. It flies in circles, keeping a lookout for prey.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#634 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Bird Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown

: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#017Original Johto#011Updated Johto#011Central Kalos#018Let’s Go Kanto#017Lumiose#022

It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
SoulSilver
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
FireRed · X
This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
Emerald
PIDGEOTTO claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
Crystal
It immobilizes its prey using well- developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
Silver
It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
Gold · HeartGold
This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

English: Pidgeotto
Japanese: ピジョン
Japanese (romaji): Pigeon
Korean: 피죤
Chinese (Traditional): 比比鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 比比鸟
French: Roucoups
German: Tauboga
Spanish: Pidgeotto
Italian: Pidgeotto

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 Spe
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 122
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Pidgey: Level 18.

Green 3 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32

Red 3 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32

Let’s Go, Eevee! 20 areas

Road 1Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 11Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 12Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 13Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 14Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 15Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 16Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 17Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 18Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 19Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 20Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 21Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 24Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 25Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 5Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 6Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 7Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 8Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 20 areas

Road 1Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 11Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 12Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 13Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 14Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 15Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 16Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 17Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 18Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 19Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 20Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 21Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 24Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 25Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 3–56
Road 5Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 6Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 7Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
Road 8Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

SoulSilver 12 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

HeartGold 12 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7

LeafGreen 6 areas

Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29

FireRed 6 areas

Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29

Crystal 12 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Silver 8 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Gold 8 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19

Yellow 13 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–19
Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9

Blue 3 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32

Red 3 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–32

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.