Pidgeot (Pokémon)

Pidgeotto #017: Pidgeotto
Pokémon
#019: Rattata Rattata
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pidgeot (disambiguation).
Pidgeot
ピジョット Pigeot
#018
018Pidgeot.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Normal Flying
Category
Bird Pokémon
Abilities
Keen Eye or Tangled Feet Big Pecks
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#018
Johto
#012
Hoenn
#220
Regional Browser numbers
Oblivia
N-009
Height
4'11"
Imperial
1.5 m
Metric
Weight
87.1 lbs.
Imperial
39.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body09.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F018.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Flying group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
3
Base Exp.: 172 Battle Exp.: 1721*

Pidgeot (Japanese: ピジョット Pigeot) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Pidgeotto starting at level 36. It is the final form of Pidgey.

Biology

Physiology

Pidgeot bares striking resemblance to Pidgeotto; however, Pidgeot is noticeably larger than its pre-evolution. Its plumage tends to be larger and glossier. The feathers on its head-crest are nearly as long as its body, and are yellow and red. Its tail feathers are red colored. Like its previous evolutions, its underbelly is a tan color, and it has black markings around its eyes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pidgeot is a powerful flier, capable of creating whirlwinds strong enough to bend trees. At maximum velocity it can reach speeds of Mach 2 if it accelerates for long enough, which is incredibly rare. It has keen eyes that allow it to see Magikarp from a distance of 3300 feet in the air.

Behavior

Pidgeot are normally calm and confident in their abilities. It has many powerful attacks, and its plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled trainers. Pidgeot may also spread its wings widely to intimidate enemies.

Habitat

Pidgeot typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. It can most likely be found in Kanto and Johto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgeot seems to primarily subsist on a diet of Template:Type2 and Template:Type2 Pokémon which it fishes out of the water using its high speed and keen senses. However, like all Pokémon, it is also capable of surviving by eating apples and Berries.

In the anime

 
Pidgeot in the anime

Major appearances

In Bound for Trouble, wild Pidgeot that were twice their normal size appeared. Their size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on one of the Orange Islands. One of these oversized Pidgeot snatches up Meowth and Pikachu when they got tethered together.

In A Staravia is Born!, a wild Pidgeot helps Ash and his friends to rescue some Template:Type2 Pokémon from Team Rocket.

Ash's Pidgeot

Ash Ketchum had a Pidgeot that he captured as a Pidgeotto early in his journey during Ash Catches a Pokémon. In Pallet Party Panic!, the same Spearow Ash had thrown a rock at in the first episode returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a Fearow. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After Pidgeot defeated Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Ash promised to return for it someday, but so far he has not kept that promise.

Falkner's Pidgeot

Falkner of the Violet City Gym owns a Pidgeot as his main Pokémon. He uses it in his Gym battle against Ash, but it was defeated by his Charizard, giving Ash the Zephyr Badge.

Other

A Pidgeot belonging to Rudy appeared in Misty Meets Her Match.

A Pidgeot was owned by Sir Aaron in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Also, Mew transformed into a Pidgeot in the movie.

One is also owned by the Coordinator Solidad.

One is used by Ben in Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!.

Multiple Pidgeot made a cameo appearance at the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Minor appearances

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Pidgeot owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by Mewtwo. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto due to a dubbing error. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Hoenn Alone, an Officer Jenny used a Pidgeot to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.

In Riding the Winds of Change, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy use many Pokémon, including a Pidgeot, to blow the Gligar away from the city.

A Pidgeot is used in the PokéRinger Contest.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP081 Pidgeot Ash's Pokédex Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of Pidgeotto, it can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Blue owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his team. It now resides in the Viridian Gym as one of its defenders in case of challengers appearing while he is away, or otherwise.

Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O," also is seen with a Pidgeot; however, it has yet to be confirmed whether it is the same Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

In Pokémon Zensho, Shigeru had a Pidgeot he used to attack Satoshi while he was flying on his Charizard.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgeot (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
Blue
Yellow This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
Stadium Capable of flying incredibly quickly. In full flight, by the time its flapping is heard, it is long gone.
Generation II
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.
Stadium 2 Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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.
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.
Generation IV
Diamond By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V
Black By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Crystal
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Platinum
None Evolve Pidgeotto
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Pidgeotto
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Evolve Pidgeotto (White only)
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball Evolve Pidgeotto
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 51
Endless Level 72
Forever Level 1
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve Pidgeotto
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Concealed Ruins (B21-B29)
World Abyss (B21-B27)
Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Sky
Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
83
143 - 190 276 - 370
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
91
86 - 157 168 - 309
Total:
469
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/21 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
00Start Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
055 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
099 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1717 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
2222 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20
2727 FeatherDance Flying Status 0000 100100% 15
3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
3838 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
4444 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10
5050 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 —% 30
5656 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000 —% 20
6262 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20
6868 Hurricane Flying Special 120120 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pidgeot
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
  TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
  TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
  TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
  TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pidgeot
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25
Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 20
Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15
Defog Flying Status —% 15
Faint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25
Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pidgeot in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pidgeot in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pidgeot
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pidgeot can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pidgeot cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pidgeot
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Pidgeot
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
   
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 018.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Flyaway Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP Let my mach-2 speed set the pace!
26%-50% HP My HP's been shaved to half.
1%-25% HP I'm suffering... I can't hit my usual speeds...
Level up That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Flying   
( Flying )
Past
 
( Normal )
 
(Cut ×3)
Past
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It launches twisters.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Pidgey
 Normal  Flying 
 
Level 18


 
First evolution
Pidgeotto
 Normal  Flying 
 
Level 36


 
Second evolution
Pidgeot
 Normal  Flying 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Pidgeot images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Prior to Generation IV, Pidgeot and its evolutionary line were the only Pokémon capable of learning FeatherDance through leveling up.
  • Pidgeot originally had an extra "t" in its name, but it was dropped.
  • Two different pronunciations for Pidgeot's name, Pidg-ee-ot and Pi-git, have been used interchangeably in the anime.
  • Pidgeot’s tail feathers were colored red and yellow prior to Generation III. This can be observed in its Generation I artwork and Generation II sprites. From Generation III onwards they are only colored red.
    • In the anime they used to be colored brown, only to be recently colored red.
  • When rebattling Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Falkner and Blue have a Pidgeot as their highest leveled Pokémon.
    • Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.
  • Pidgeot is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 469.
  • Despite being described as a Pokémon that can fly up to Mach 2 speed, it cannot learn ExtremeSpeed.
  • In the Pokémon Metal Taz, Pidgeot is mistakenly named Pidgeotto, the name of its pre-evolution.

Origin

Despite its name, its appearance and behavior do not resemble a pigeon so much as that of a bird of prey, particularly an eagle, osprey or a falcon. In particular, its shiny form may be referencing a Golden Eagle. Its eye markings strongly resemble the Sun/Sky gods of Egyptian mythology; Ra and Horus.

Name origin

Its name is a variation of a pigeon.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Tauboss Combination of Taube and the loanword Boss.
French Roucarnage From roucoule and carnage.
Korean 피죤투 Pijyontu
Chinese (Mandarin) 比鵰 /比雕 Bǐdiāo Transliteration of the first syllable of its Japanese name. The last character means eagle.
Chinese (Cantonese) 大比鳥 Daaihbeihníuh In relation to the name of its pre-evolved form (比比鳥), this name literally means "Big Pidgeotto".


Related articles

External links

Notes



  #017: Pidgeotto
Pokémon
#019: Rattata  
  This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.