Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0017
Type Normal Flying
Species Bird Pokémon
Height 1.1 m (3′07″)
Weight 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Keen Eye
2. Tangled Feet
Big Pecks (hidden ability)
Local № 0017 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0011 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0017 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0011 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0018 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0017 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield 2 Speed
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 122
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pidgeotto.

Evolution chart

(Level 18) (Level 36)

Pidgeotto changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
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 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.
FireRed The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
LeafGreen Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
HeartGold It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
SoulSilver It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
X The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.
Y Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Moves learned by Pidgeotto

Moves learnt by level up

Pidgeotto learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
5Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
9GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
13Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
17WhirlwindNormalStatus
22TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100
27Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
32AgilityPsychicStatus
37Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
42RoostFlyingStatus
47TailwindFlyingStatus
52Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
57Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
62HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70

Egg moves

Pidgeotto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pidgeotto gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical 120 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
10Work UpNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
32Double TeamNormalStatus
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
47Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90
51RoostFlyingStatus
58EndureNormalStatus
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus
94FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
97DefogFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Pidgeotto learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
5GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
9Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
11Mirror MoveFlyingStatus
15Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
17RoostFlyingStatus
25WhirlwindNormalStatus
31AgilityPsychicStatus
39Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
45Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
05RestPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
08SubstituteNormalStatus
09ReflectPsychicStatus
12FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
14FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
18U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
27ToxicPoisonStatus 90
50RoostFlyingStatus

Pidgeotto sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Pidgeotto sprite from Red & Blue Pidgeotto sprite from Silver Pidgeotto sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pidgeotto sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pidgeotto sprite from Black & White Pidgeotto sprite from X & Y
Shiny Pidgeotto Shiny sprite from Silver Pidgeotto Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pidgeotto Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pidgeotto Shiny sprite from Black & White Pidgeotto Shiny sprite from X & Y

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
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 13, 14, 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Pidgey
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 43, Viridian Forest
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Pidgey
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Evolve Pidgey
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Pidgey
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Fuchsia City, Lavender Town, Pallet Town, Pewter City, Vermilion City, Viridian City
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Pidgey
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Pidgeotto questions

Other languages

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

 

English Bird Pokémon
Japanese とりポケモン
German Vogel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Oiseau
Italian Pokémon Uccello
Spanish Pokémon Pájaro
Korean 새포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 鸟宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鳥寶可夢

Name origin

pigeon
a species of bird