Pidgeot

Pidgeot is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Bird Pokémon.

Pidgeot has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.

Pidgeot
Mega Pidgeot

Pokédex data

National №	018
Type	Normal Flying
Species	Bird Pokémon
Height	4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight	87.1 lbs (39.5 kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye Tangled Feet Big Pecks (hidden ability)
Local №	018 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen) 012 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 012 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 019 (X/Y)
Japanese	Pijotto

Training

EV yield	3 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	172
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Flying
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (base 3,840 steps)

Base stats

Total	479	Min	Max
HP	83	276	370
Attack	80	148	284
Defense	75	139	273
Sp. Atk	70	130	262
Sp. Def	70	130	262
Speed	101	186	331

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 Pidgeot.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	2	0

Pokédex data

National №	018
Type	Normal Flying
Species	Bird Pokémon
Height	7′3″ (2.21m)
Weight	111.3 lbs (50.5 kg)
Abilities	No Guard
Local №	018 (Red/Blue/Yellow/FireRed/LeafGreen) 012 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 012 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 019 (X/Y)
Japanese	Pijotto

Training

EV yield	—
Catch rate	—
Base Happiness	—
Base EXP	—
Growth Rate	—

Breeding

Egg Groups	—
Gender	—
Egg cycles	—

Base stats

Total	579	Min	Max
HP	83	276	370
Attack	80	148	284
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	135	247	405
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	121	222	375

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 Pidgeot.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	2	0

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
Yellow	This POKéMON flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
Gold	Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
Silver	It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
Crystal	Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing MAGIKARP, even while flying at 3300 feet.
Ruby Sapphire	This POKéMON has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many TRAINERS are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose PIDGEOT as their POKéMON.
FireRed	It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
LeafGreen	When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
Emerald	This POKéMON has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many TRAINERS are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose PIDGEOT as their POKéMON.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	By flapping its wings with all its might, PIDGEOT can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
HeartGold	Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
SoulSilver	It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
Black White Black 2 White 2	By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
X	When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
Y	It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon.

Evolution chart

#016
Pidgey
Normal · Flying
(Level 18)

#017
Pidgeotto
Normal · Flying
(Level 36)

#018
Pidgeot
Normal · Flying

Name origin

pigeon: a species of bird

Moves learnt by level up

Pidgeot learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Hurricane	Flying	110	70
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
9	Gust	Flying	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
17	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
22	Twister	Dragon	40	100
27	Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
32	Agility	Psychic	—	—
38	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
44	Roost	Flying	—	—
50	Tailwind	Flying	—	—
56	Mirror Move	Flying	—	—
62	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
68	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

Egg moves

Pidgeot learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun/Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pidgeot egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95
Air Slash	Flying	75	95
Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
Foresight	Normal	—	—
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by TM

Pidgeot is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Work Up	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Pidgeot learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Hurricane	Flying	110	70
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
5	Sand Attack	Ground	—	100
9	Gust	Flying	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
17	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
22	Twister	Dragon	40	100
27	Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
32	Agility	Psychic	—	—
38	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
44	Roost	Flying	—	—
50	Tailwind	Flying	—	—
56	Mirror Move	Flying	—	—
62	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
68	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

Egg moves

Pidgeot learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pidgeot egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95
Air Slash	Flying	75	95
Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
Foresight	Normal	—	—
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Move Tutor moves

Pidgeot can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
Sky Attack	Flying	140	90
Snore	Normal	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—
Uproar	Normal	90	100

Moves learnt by HM

Pidgeot is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

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

Moves learnt by TM

Pidgeot is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
94	Secret Power	Normal	70	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Pidgeot can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Pluck	Flying	60	100	Generation 5 — TM
Work Up	Normal	—	—	Generation 5 — TM

Pidgeot sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—

See all Pidgeot sprites

Where to find Pidgeot

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Pidgey/Pidgeotto
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game

Pidgeot

Pokédex data

Training

Breeding

Base stats

Type defenses

Pokédex data

Training

Breeding

Base stats

Type defenses

Pokédex entries

Evolution chart

Name origin

Moves learned by Pidgeot

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Moves learnt by TM

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Transfer-only moves

Pidgeot sprites

Where to find Pidgeot

Answers to Pidgeot questions