TL;DR. Pidgeotto is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 349. Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Stat spread.
Total of 349. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Pidgeotto in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pidgeotto reaches 1,194 CP at level 40 and 1,366 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Pidgey family appeared on February 27, 2019.
- Pidgey
- Pidgeot by encounter; Mega Pidgeot
- Pidgeotto by encounter; Shadow
Pidgeotto in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pidgeotto across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #744 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Pidgeotto.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pidgeotto, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Pidgeotto weak to?
Pidgeotto takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Pidgeotto resistant to?
Pidgeotto is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.
How does Pidgeotto evolve?
Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey (Level 18). Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot (Level 36).
What generation is Pidgeotto from?
Pidgeotto was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0017.
What are Pidgeotto's base stats?
Pidgeotto has HP 63, Attack 60, Defense 55, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 71. Total base stat total: 349.
What are Pidgeotto's abilities?
Pidgeotto can have the abilities Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, plus the Hidden Ability Big Pecks.
Is Pidgeotto legendary or mythical?
No. Pidgeotto is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pidgeotto's best stat?
Pidgeotto's highest base stat is Speed at 71, which ranks 114th of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Pidgeotto good?
Pidgeotto has a base stat total of 349, the 710th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 155th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Pidgeotto as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pidgeotto is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Pidgeotto vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pidgeotto | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 63 | 75 | -12 |
| Attack | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Defense | 55 | 64 | -9 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 67 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Speed | 71 | 75 | -4 |
| Total | 349 | 424 | -75 |
Pidgeotto appears in 29 games.
Every mainline release where Pidgeotto is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Pidgeotto.
Every main-series game Pidgeotto is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 2
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 7, Wild Zone 5
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 2, Rouge Sector 3, Rouge Sector 5
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 4
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Normal-type & Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolvePidgey (Level 18)
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolvePidgey (Level 18)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolvePidgey (Level 18)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolvePidgey (Level 18)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolvePidgey (Level 18)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 43, Viridian Forest
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Five Isle Meadow
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 43 (morning) (day)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 2 (day)
- WildRoutes 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39, 43 (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 14, 15, 21
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pidgeotto appears in 57 episodes.
From EP003 (1997-04-15) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Pidgeotto in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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