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Pidgeot is the final evolution of Pidgey and Pidgeotto, known for its high Speed, powerful wings, Normal and Flying typing and official Mega Evolution. This guide covers Pidgeot’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Pidgeot and general competitive value across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pidgeot guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Mega Pidgeot |
| Quick Facts | Stats |
| Best Moves | All Moves |
| Weaknesses | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Pidgeot is the final evolution of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its impressive speed, strong wings, sharp talons and long-running role as one of the most recognizable early-route bird Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Pidgeot is usually a niche competitive Pokemon, but it can be useful because of its Speed, Flying-type attacks, utility moves and Mega Evolution in formats where Mega Pidgeot is available.
Pidgeot’s biggest strengths are Speed, Flying-type pressure and access to Mega Pidgeot’s No Guard-based accuracy support. Its biggest weaknesses are Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Pidgeot, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Pidgeot
National Dex
#0018
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Bird Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
87.1 lbs / 39.5 kg
39.5 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks
Pidgeot has low first-stage stats, which fits its role as an early-game Pokemon that evolves into stronger forms. Its Speed and simple Flying-type utility are its most useful traits early in a playthrough.
Pidgeot has Normal, Flying, Fire, Bug and utility options that support its role as a fast offensive Flying-type Pokemon. These are some of Pidgeot’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Flying-type attack that becomes especially valuable with Mega Pidgeot’s accuracy support.
A reliable special Flying-type attack that can pressure slower opponents.
A classic Flying-type attack closely associated with Pidgeot across many Pokemon games.
A priority move that lets Pidgeot finish weakened opponents before they can move.
A useful Fire-type coverage move against Steel, Ice, Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
A pivoting move that helps Pidgeot deal chip damage and switch to a teammate.
A support move that boosts team Speed and helps allies outspeed major threats.
A Speed-boosting setup move that reflects Pidgeot’s fast, aerial battle style.
Pidgeot can learn Normal, Flying, Fire, Bug, Psychic and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Pidgeot’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Pidgeot is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it immunities to Ground and Ghost-type moves, but it is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type attacks.
Type
Normal / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice and Rock
Resistances
Bug and Grass
Immunities
Ground and Ghost
Pidgeot’s abilities help it avoid accuracy drops, gain evasion when confused or protect its Defense stat depending on the game.
Prevents Pidgeot’s accuracy from being lowered. This helps it avoid accuracy disruption from moves like Sand Attack.
Raises Pidgeot’s evasiveness while it is confused, making it harder for opponents to land attacks during confusion.
Prevents Pidgeot’s Defense from being lowered when available as its hidden ability.
Pidgeot evolves from Pidgeotto at Level 36. Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey at Level 18. The full Pidgeot evolution line is Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Pidgey at Level 18
Stage 3
Evolves from Pidgeotto at Level 36
Pidgeot’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pidgeot is obtained by catching or receiving Pidgey, evolving it into Pidgeotto at Level 18 and then evolving Pidgeotto into Pidgeot at Level 36.
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after obtaining Pidgey or Pidgeotto. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after obtaining Pidgey or Pidgeotto. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after obtaining Pidgey or Pidgeotto. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after obtaining Pidgey or Pidgeotto. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after obtaining Pidgey or Pidgeotto. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Rare spawn on rooftops outside Wild Zones. Pidgeot can also be obtained by evolving Pidgeotto at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeot |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Pidgeot is Pidgeot’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Pidgeot’s Normal and Flying typing while gaining a stronger special attacking role and the No Guard ability.
Category
Bird Pokemon
Type
Normal / Flying
Height
7’03” / 2.2 m
Ability
No Guard
Mega Pidgeot is known for fast special attacking pressure. Its No Guard ability helps moves like Hurricane land consistently in formats where Mega Evolution is available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Pidgeot. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Pidgeot is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Pidgeot is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Pidgeot evolves from Pidgeotto at Level 36. Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey at Level 18.
Pidgeot’s abilities are Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks. Big Pecks is Pidgeot’s hidden ability when available.
Pidgeot’s best moves often include Hurricane, Air Slash, Fly, Quick Attack, Heat Wave, U-turn, Tailwind and Agility.
Yes, Pidgeot can be useful because of its Speed, Flying-type attacks and Mega Evolution, though regular Pidgeot is usually a niche competitive pick.
The most common way to get Pidgeot is to evolve Pidgeotto at Level 36 after evolving Pidgey into Pidgeotto at Level 18.
Yes, Pidgeot can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot using Pidgeotite in compatible games and formats.
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