Pidgeotto pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
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Name origin

pigeon: a species of bird

Pokedex data

National №	017
Type	Normal Flying
Species	Bird Pokémon
Height	3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight	66.1 lbs (30.0 kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye Tangled Feet Big Pecks (Dream World)
Local №	017 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 011 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Pijon

Breeding

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Speed
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	113
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
			2	½	2			0			½	2	0

Pidgeotto stats

The base stats for Pidgeotto are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	63	236 - 330
Attack	60	112 - 240
Defense	55	103 - 229
Sp. Atk	50	94 - 218
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	71	132 - 265
Total	349

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Yellow	This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Gold HeartGold	It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
Silver	It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
Crystal	It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
Emerald	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.
FireRed	The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
SoulSilver	It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.

Evolution chart

#016
Pidgey
Normal · Flying →
(Level 18)

#017
Pidgeotto
Normal · Flying →
(Level 36)

#018
Pidgeot
Normal · Flying

Pidgeotto learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
1	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	-	100
9	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
17	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
22	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
27	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
32	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
42	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
47	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
52	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
57	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
62	Hurricane	Flying	Special	120	70

Pidgeotto learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
1	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
5	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	-	100
9	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
17	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100
22	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
27	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
32	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
42	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
47	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
52	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
57	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pidgeotto learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pidgeotto egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Pidgeotto learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pidgeotto egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100
Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pidgeotto can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Pidgeotto can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White/HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Pidgeotto sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Pidgeotto

Red Blue	Route 14, 15, 21
Yellow	Route 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest
Gold Silver	Route 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 43
Crystal	Route 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39, 43
LeafGreen FireRed	Route 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 43, Viridian Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Pidgeotto

Name origin

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Type defenses

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Moves learnt by HM

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