Pidove
Pidove is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0519 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal Flying |
| Species | Tiny Pigeon Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Big Pecks 2. Super Luck Rivalry (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0025 (Black/White) 0014 (Black 2/White 2) 0026 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 53 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 36 | 69 | 188 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 43 | 81 | 203 | |
| Total | 264 | 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.
Evolution chart
Pidove changes
- In Generations 5-7, Pidove has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | Each follows its Trainer’s orders as best it can, but they sometimes fail to understand complicated commands. |
|---|---|
| White | These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one. |
| X Omega Ruby |
This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas. |
| Sword | Where people go, these Pokémon follow. If you’re scattering food for them, be careful— several hundred of them can gather at once. |
| Shield | It’s forgetful and not very bright, but many Trainers love it anyway for its friendliness and sincerity. |
Moves learned by Pidove
Moves learnt by level up
Pidove does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Pidove does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Pidove cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Pidove learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
| 20 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 24 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 32 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 36 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 40 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 44 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Pidove learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pidove gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Wish | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Pidove can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pidove is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Pidove is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Pidove sprites
Where to find Pidove
| Black White |
Route 3, Pinwheel Forest |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 20, Castelia City, Virbank Complex, Floccesy Ranch |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 104, 115, 116 |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Pidove |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マメパト (Mamepato) |
| German | Dusselgurr |
| French | Poichigeon |
| Italian | Pidove |
| Spanish | Pidove |
| Korean | 콩둘기 (kongdulgi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 豆豆鸽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 豆豆鴿 |
| English |
Tiny Pigeon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こばとポケモン |
| German | Täubchen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tipigeon |
| Italian | Pokémon Piccione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Pichón |
| Korean | 아기비둘기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小鸽宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小鴿寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pigeon
- a species of bird
- dove
- a species of bird


