Pidgey pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

pigeon: a species of bird

Pokedex data

National №	016
Type	Normal Flying
Species	Tiny Bird Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye Tangled Feet Big Pecks (Dream World)
Local №	016 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 010 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 010 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Poppo

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	55
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

Pidgey stats

The base stats for Pidgey 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	40	190 - 284
Attack	45	85 - 207
Defense	40	76 - 196
Sp. Atk	35	67 - 185
Sp. Def	35	67 - 185
Speed	56	105 - 232
Total	251

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Yellow	Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.
Gold HeartGold	It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.
Silver SoulSilver	Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.
Crystal	It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
Ruby Sapphire	PIDGEY 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.
Emerald	It 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.
FireRed	Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Evolution chart

#016
Pidgey
Normal · Flying →
(Level 18)

#017
Pidgeotto
Normal · Flying →
(Level 36)

#018
Pidgeot
Normal · Flying

Pidgey learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
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
21	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
25	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
29	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
33	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
37	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
41	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
45	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
49	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
53	Hurricane	Flying	Special	120	70

Pidgey learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
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
21	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
25	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	-	100
29	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
33	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
37	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
41	Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
45	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	-	-
49	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

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

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

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

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-

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

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

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Pidgey is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Pidgey 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	-	-

Pidgey 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

Pidgey sprites

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

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Where to find Pidgey

Red Blue	Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25
Yellow	Route 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest
Gold Silver	Route 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, National Park
Crystal	Route 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, Ilex Forest
FireRed LeafGreen	Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow
Pearl Diamond	Route 229
Platinum	Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, National Park, Viridian Forest
White Black	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

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

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Pidgey

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Pidgey stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

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Where to find Pidgey

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