Name origin

pigeon
a species of bird


Pidgeotto artwork by Ken Sugimori

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 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
011 (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

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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
Black 2
White 2
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


Moves learnt by level up

Pidgeotto learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GustFlyingSpecial40100
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
9 GustFlyingSpecial40100
13 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
17 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
22 TwisterDragonSpecial40100
27 FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
32 AgilityPsychicStatus--
37 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
42 RoostFlyingStatus--
47 TailwindFlyingStatus--
52 Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
57 Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595
62 HurricaneFlyingSpecial12070

Pidgeotto learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 GustFlyingSpecial40100
1 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 Sand-AttackGroundStatus-100
9 GustFlyingSpecial40100
13 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
17 WhirlwindNormalStatus-100
22 TwisterDragonSpecial40100
27 FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
32 AgilityPsychicStatus--
37 Wing AttackFlyingPhysical60100
42 RoostFlyingStatus--
47 TailwindFlyingStatus--
52 Mirror MoveFlyingStatus--
57 Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
ForesightNormalStatus--
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100
DefogFlyingStatus--

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
ForesightNormalStatus--
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Air SlashFlyingSpecial7595
Brave BirdFlyingPhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
RoostFlyingStatus--
TailwindFlyingStatus--

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
TailwindFlyingStatus--
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100

Moves learnt by HM

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Moves learnt by TM

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Pidgeotto is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Pidgeotto sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Pidgeotto normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Pidgeotto shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Pidgeotto normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Pidgeotto shiny sprite

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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
FireRed
LeafGreen
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


Answers to Pidgeotto questions