Pidgey
Pidgey is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0016 |
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Type | Normal Flying |
Species | Tiny Bird Pokémon |
Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
Weight | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Keen Eye 2. Tangled Feet Big Pecks (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0016 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0010 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0016 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0010 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0017 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0016 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 50 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Sp. Def | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Speed | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
Total | 251 | 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
Pidgey changes
- In Generation 3, Pidgey does not have the Tangled Feet ability.
- In Generation 1, Pidgey has a base Special stat of 35.
- In Generations 1-4, Pidgey has a base experience yield of 55.
- In Generations 2-7, Pidgey has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand. |
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Yellow | Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back. |
Gold | It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand. |
Silver | 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. |
FireRed | Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs. |
LeafGreen | A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back. |
HeartGold | It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand. |
SoulSilver | Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back. |
X | A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand. |
Y | It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back. |
Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back. |
Moves learned by Pidgey
Moves learnt by level up
Pidgey learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
5 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
9 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
13 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
17 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
25 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
29 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
33 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
37 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
41 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
45 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
49 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
53 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Egg moves
Pidgey learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pidgey gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pidgey is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
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 | |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
97 | Defog | Flying | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Pidgey learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
3 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
5 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
9 | Mirror Move | Flying | — | — | |
11 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
15 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
17 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
21 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
23 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
27 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
29 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pidgey is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
Pidgey sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | — | ||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Pidgey
Red Blue |
Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25 |
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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, National Park |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 229 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, National Park, Viridian Forest |
Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
White | White Forest |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 2, 3 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Pidgeotto/Pidgeot |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Pidgeotto/Pidgeot |
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, Viridian Forest |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 229 |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Pidgey questions
- What are the probabilities for each patch of grass on Route 1 in FR/LG that you will (con in body)?
- What is a good Little Cup Moveset for Pidgey?
- "Obligatory Pidgey"?
- How many candy does it take to evolve Pidgey in Pokemon Go?
- Why can't the Pidgey Line, Starly line, and Pidove line learn Peck?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Pidgey |
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Japanese | ポッポ (Poppo) |
German | Taubsi |
French | Roucool |
Italian | Pidgey |
Spanish | Pidgey |
Korean | 구구 (gugu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 波波 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 波波 |
English |
Tiny Bird Pokémon |
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Japanese | ことりポケモン |
German | Kleinvogel-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Minoiseau |
Italian | Pokémon Uccellino |
Spanish | Pokémon Pajarito |
Korean | 아기새포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 小鸟宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 小鳥寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pigeon
- a species of bird