No. 0018 · Generation I · Kanto

Pidgeot

The Bird Pokémon

Normal Flying

Weak to Electric Ice Rock

Sprite

TL;DR. Pidgeot is a normal/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 479. When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.

Normal Flying

When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.

Height1.5 m

Weight39.5 kg

AbilitiesKeen Eye, Tangled Feet

HiddenBig Pecks

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 479. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 83

Attack 80

Defense 75

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 101

Total479

479 base stat total, the 424th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Normal-types.

101 base Speed, Pidgeot's strongest stat, ranking 33rd of 213 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Pidgeot 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, Pidgeot reaches 2,129 CP at level 40 and 2,436 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack166

GO Defense154

GO Stamina195

Max CP (L40)2,129

Max CP (L50)2,407

Best buddy (L51)2,436

Raid catch CP 1,151–1,216 (L20). Weather boosted 1,439–1,521 (L25).

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.

February 27, 2019Pidgey
September 18, 2020Pidgeot by encounter; Mega Pidgeot
March 3, 2026Pidgeotto by encounter; Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026, Mega (Mega Pidgeot).

Dates	Raid	Event
Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026	MegaMega Pidgeot	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jun 24 to Jul 1, 2026	MegaMega Pidgeot	Regular rotation
Feb 28, 2026	MegaMega Pidgeot	Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global
Feb 4 to Feb 16, 2026	MegaMega Pidgeot	Regular rotation
Sep 9 to Sep 16, 2025	MegaMega Pidgeot	Regular rotation
Aug 18 to Aug 25, 2025	MegaMega Pidgeot	Regular rotation

Full Pidgeot GO history

Competitive

Pidgeot in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pidgeot across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #141 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #141 86.6 score

Ultra League #357 78.4 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Pidgeot.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pidgeot, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Pidgeot?

Pidgeot is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Pidgeot weak to?

Pidgeot takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Pidgeot resistant to?

Pidgeot is immune to Ground, Ghost. It also resists Grass, Bug.

How does Pidgeot evolve?

Pidgeot evolves from Pidgeotto (Level 36). Pidgeot evolves into Mega Pidgeot (Mega Evolve with Pidgeotite (battle-only)).

What generation is Pidgeot from?

Pidgeot was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0018.

What are Pidgeot's base stats?

Pidgeot has HP 83, Attack 80, Defense 75, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 70, and Speed 101. Total base stat total: 479.

What are Pidgeot's abilities?

Pidgeot can have the abilities Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, plus the Hidden Ability Big Pecks.

Is Pidgeot legendary or mythical?

No. Pidgeot is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Pidgeot's best stat?

Pidgeot's highest base stat is Speed at 101, which ranks 33rd of 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Pidgeot good?

Pidgeot has a base stat total of 479, the 424th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 78th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Pidgeot →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Pidgeot

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Pidgeot as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Pidgeot in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Pidgeot in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pidgeot in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Pidgeot in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Pidgeot 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pidgeot is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Bug

0× Immune to

Ground Ghost

Comparison

Pidgeot vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 213 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Pidgeot	Normal avg	Difference
HP	83	75	+8
Attack	80	75	+5
Defense	75	64	+11
Special Attack	70	67	+3
Special Defense	70	68	+2
Speed	101	75	+26
Total	479	424	+55

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Game appearances

Pidgeot appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Pidgeot is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Pidgeot.

Every main-series game Pidgeot 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
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 5
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 4
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 4 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (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
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

Generation VIIObtainableTrade

Sun · MoonTrade
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 10 (Island Scan) (Thursdays)
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 · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

Generation VObtainableTrade

BlackTrade
- Event
White exclusive
WhiteObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)
White exclusive
Black 2 · White 2Trade
- Event

Generation IVObtainable

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

Generation IIIObtainableTrade

Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

Generation IIObtainable

Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

Generation IObtainable

Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolvePidgeotto (Level 36)

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: Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Pidgeot: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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