No. 0016
Pidgey
Tiny Bird Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.
Base stats
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: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 11 types
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 56); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Pidgey outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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
This Pokémon's evasiveness is doubled as long as it is .
Everything about Tangled Feet →Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense .
Everything about Big Pecks →Other Pokémon with Big Pecks 14
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0016PidgeyNormal- Level 18
#0017PidgeottoNormal- Level 36
#0018PidgeotNormal
Moves
Level up 14
| 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. | 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 |
| 21 | Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Dragon | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| 29 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 33 | Wing AttackNo additional effect. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 35 | |
| 37 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 41 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 45 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 49 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 53 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | 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. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| HM05 | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | 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. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| TM | PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| TM | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Egg moves 4
| Egg | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| Egg | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| Egg | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
A common and docile Pokémon, it prefers flapping up sand in opponents' eyes over fighting. Its sense of direction allows it to return home from however far it may be.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#337 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
- Tiny Bird Pokémon
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Brown
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Field
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · YDoes not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
FireRedIt has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
EmeraldPIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireIt rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
CrystalCommon in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.
Silver · SoulSilverIt usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.
Gold · HeartGoldVery docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X
Names around the world
- English
- Pidgey
- Japanese
- ポッポ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Poppo
- Korean
- 구구
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 波波
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 波波
- French
- Roucool
- German
- Taubsi
- Spanish
- Pidgey
- Italian
- Pidgey
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Training
- 1 Spe
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 50
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Flying
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Green 14 areas
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Red 14 areas
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Let’s Go, Eevee! 21 areas
- Road 1Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
- Road 25Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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
- Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 21 areas
- Road 1Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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, Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–56
- Road 25Flying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in the overworld · 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
- Viridian ForestWalking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Y 3 areas
- Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
X 3 areas
- Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
SoulSilver 15 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
HeartGold 15 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–8
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
- Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
Platinum 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Pearl 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
Diamond 1 area
- Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
LeafGreen 16 areas
- Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
- Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
FireRed 16 areas
- Berry ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Bond BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
- Five Isle MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Crystal 14 areas
- Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
- Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
- Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–6
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Silver 12 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Gold 12 areas
- National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–14
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
- Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–4
- Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
- Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
- Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Yellow 13 areas
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–7
- Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–7
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–17
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
- Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–8
Blue 14 areas
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Red 14 areas
- Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
- Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–27
- Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
- Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
- Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
- Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
- Road 24Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
- Road 25Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
- Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
- Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
- Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
- Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
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.