Pidgey (Pokémon)

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Pidgey ポッポ Poppo #016
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tiny Bird Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye or Tangled Feet Tangled Feet Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #016 Johto #010 Hoenn #218 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′00″ Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1′00″/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.0 lbs. Imperial 1.8 kg Metric 4.0 lbs./1.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Flying group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 55 Battle Exp.: 551*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pidgey (Japanese: ポッポ Poppo) is a dual-typed Normal/Flying Pokémon, the first of the very many in the Pokédex.

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18, then into Pidgeot at Level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Pidgey resembles a small, plump-bodied bird. It is a brown color, with a lighter colored throat and belly. The tips of its wings share this cream color. Both its feet and beak are a pinkish-gray color. Its plumage is fairly nondescript, particularly compared to its evolutions Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. It has black markings around its eyes and a small crest of brown and cream feathers above its eyes. It resembles other small Template:Type2 Pokémon such as Starly, Taillow, and Spearow. However, due to the fact that (with the exception of Spearow) these Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, it is likely that they are a result of convergent evolution. Pidgey's feet allow it to walk on the ground for a while but can also reach out and safely land on perches.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction and homing instincts. It can locate its nest even when far removed from familiar surroundings. Because of this, it is extremely easy to train to deliver messages. In several wars pidgey have been used to warn the allies of bombing raids and other attacks. In many cases pidgey have saved lives and are awarded for that. Pidgey also posses a great sense of sight and hearing, however like most bird Pokémon (with the exception of fearow and starly) pidgey do not have a good sense of smell. The shape of pidgey's wings are also unique. They are designed for sustained flight, but also allow pidgey to have short bursts of flight at the same time. Because of this ability they can easily escape predators such as purugly, growlithe, and meowth and persian.

Behavior

Pidgey are very common and can be seen in a variety of environments. It is a docile Pokémon, and generally prefers to flee from its enemies rather than fight them. Pidgey's small size permits it to easily hide in long grass, where it is typically found foraging for small insects. It is known to flush out potential prey from long grass by flapping its wings rapidly. This maneuver also serves to protect Pidgey from enemies. If disturbed, a Pidgey is capable of sending a blinding cloud of dust into the air, permitting it to make its escape. This evasive technique can also be applied to battles. While Pidgey generally do not like to fight, they have been known to strike with surprising fierceness when they are cornered. While Pidgey make ideal targets for young trainers, due to their temperaments, it is not unheard of for novice trainers to be seriously injured by a panicked Pidgey. Because pidgey are so calm, they make ideal pets. In some cases people have bred white pidgeys. White pidgey are often released at weddings and other events. Pidgey can be kept in a cage or in an aviary and are often seen at bird feeders.

Habitat

Pidgey typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They usually live alongside Rattata. Pidgey also are found on the roofs of tall buildings in big cities. Pidgey are incredibly numerous in cities and towns and have earned themselves a reputation of rattata-with-wings. It is not uncommon however to see elderly people or small children feeding pidgey in parks. Another reason pidgey are regarded as pests is because they constantly poop. Pidgey poop often completely covers statues and monuments. In some towns and cities residents have pidgey shoots. Pidgey shoots happen when many people gather to a certain area and shoot captive-bred pidgey.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgey mainly eat Weedle, Caterpie, Wurmple, and other small insects.

In the anime

Pidgey first appeared in Pokémon, I Choose You!. Ash tried capturing it, but failed because Pikachu would not obey him.

Casey has a Pidgey in her first appearance, The Double Trouble Header.

Many Pidgey were featured in Carrying On as mail-Pidgey, owned by Malachi and his grandfather.

Wilbur, guardian of Pudgy Pidgey Isle, helped to teach a Pidgey named Orville how to fly in Fly Me to the Moon. Nearly all the other Pidgey on the island were too large for flight.

Professor Oak captured a Pidgey just before Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?. He used it to get rid of Team Rocket.

Team Rocket mistook a Pidgey for a Ho-Oh in Battling the Enemy Within.

In the manga

Professor Oak had a Pidgey in Electric Tale of Pikachu.

In the Pokémon Special manga

Pidgey makes a couple of cameos in the Red, Green & Blue chapter; in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory and in ...But Fearow Itself! when a frozen one is pictured by Bill in his explanation about how to stop a flying Pokémon. Also, the Safari Zone's tour guide is an automated robotic Pidgey.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgey (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Gust 5 Sand Attack 12 Quick Attack 19 Whirlwind 28 Wing Attack 36 Agility 44 Mirror Move

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle 5 Sand Attack 9 Gust 15 Quick Attack 21 Whirlwind 29 Wing Attack 37 Agility 47 Mirror Move

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tackle 5 Sand Attack 9 Gust 13 Quick Attack 19 Whirlwind 25 Wing Attack 31 FeatherDance 39 Agility 47 Mirror Move

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tackle 5 Sand Attack 9 Gust 13 Quick Attack 17 Whirlwind 21 Twister 25 FeatherDance 29 Agility 33 Wing Attack 37 Roost 41 Tailwind 45 Mirror Move 49 Air Slash

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Air Cutter			Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Skarmory
Air Slash			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Hoothoot, Noctowl Skarmory Taillow, Swellow Wingull Togekiss
Brave Bird			Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Faint Attack			Murkrow
Foresight			Hoothoot, Noctowl
Pursuit			Spearow, Fearow Doduo, Dodrio Murkrow, Honchkrow Wingull
Steel Wing			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Spearow, Fearow Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Doduo, Dodrio Hoothoot, Noctowl Togetic, Togekiss Natu, Xatu Murkrow, Honchkrow Skarmory Wingull, Pelipper Taillow, Swellow Swablu, Altaria Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Uproar			Doduo, Dodrio Chatot
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Mud-Slap					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

TCG-only Moves

• Peck
• Fury Swipes
• Growl

Side game data

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Evolution

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 Pidgey images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Generation I and II games as well as Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is the most common land Pokémon available, the second most common being Rattata.
• Pidgey was originally going to be named "Pidge."
• Ash attempted to capture one in the first episode of the anime; however, he failed. He would later capture its evolved form.
• In the Generation I games, Pidgey was seen as weak by many because of its low stats and inability to learn many good flying attacks. In those games, a Spearow was a better option.
• Pidgey is the first Normal Pokémon in National Dex order.
• Pidgey shares the same species name with Spearow and Natu. They are all known as Tiny Bird Pokémon.

Origin

It shares some similarities with pigeons, and there have been some references to Pidgey Mail, alluding to homing pigeons.

Name origin

Pidgey's name could be a corruption of pigeon or a combination of that with the word budgie. Its Japanese name appears to be the onomatopoeia of the sound a pigeon makes, ポッポッポ poppoppo.

In other languages

• German: Taubsi - "Taube" is the german word for pigeon.
• French: Roucool - Roucoule is for a pigeon's coo. Cool means the same as in English.
• Korean: 구구 Kugu
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 波波 Po Po - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Poppo.

Related articles

• Orville

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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