Pokemon Guide
Pidgeotto is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its sharp talons, wide territory and evolution from Pidgey. This guide covers Pidgeotto’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pidgeotto guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey and later evolves into Pidgeot. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for patrolling a wide territory, using its sharp claws and flying quickly after prey.
Competitive Overview
Pidgeotto is usually more of an in-game evolution stage than a serious competitive Pokemon. It can use Flying-type attacks and utility moves while progressing through a story team, but its final evolution Pidgeot is usually the stronger choice for competitive formats.
Pidgeotto’s strengths are its Normal and Flying typing, access to useful Flying attacks and early-game availability in several Pokemon games. Its main issues are average stats, competition from stronger Flying-type Pokemon and weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Pidgeotto, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Pidgeotto
National Dex
#0017
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Bird Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg
30 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks
Pidgeotto has balanced mid-stage stats with its best natural focus in Speed and Attack. It is usually used as a bridge between Pidgey and Pidgeot on story teams.
Pidgeotto mainly uses Normal and Flying-type moves, with some utility and coverage options depending on the game. These are some of Pidgeotto’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A classic Flying-type attack and travel move in older games that fits Pidgeotto’s role as a bird Pokemon.
A powerful Flying-type attack that gives Pidgeotto strong late-game damage when it is available.
A high-power Flying-type attack that can deliver major damage at the cost of recoil.
A reliable Flying-type move that is useful when accuracy or evasion changes matter.
A special Flying-type option that can be useful for flinch pressure in some games.
A recovery move that helps Pidgeotto stay healthy in longer battles when available.
A useful pivot move that lets Pidgeotto deal damage while switching to a teammate.
A priority Normal-type move that can pick off weakened opponents before they move.
Pidgeotto can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Normal, Flying, Bug, Fire and utility moves. Use the section below to view Pidgeotto’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Pidgeotto is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it immunities to Ground and Ghost-type moves, but it also makes Pidgeotto weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type attacks.
Type
Normal / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice and Rock
Resistances
Bug and Grass
Immunities
Ground and Ghost
Pidgeotto’s abilities support accuracy control, confusion situations and defensive utility depending on the game and format.
Prevents Pidgeotto’s accuracy from being lowered, helping it keep attacking through accuracy-based disruption.
Raises Pidgeotto’s evasiveness when it is confused, making it harder to hit while confusion is active.
Prevents Pidgeotto’s Defense from being lowered when this hidden ability is available.
Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey and later evolves into Pidgeot. The full Pidgeotto 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
Pidgeotto’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pidgeotto is obtained by catching it in the wild or evolving Pidgey at Level 18.
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 14, 15 and 21. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 14, 15 and 21. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25, and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37 and 43. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37 and 43. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39 and 43. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 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 |
Routes 13, 14 and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Five Isle Meadow. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 13, 14 and 15, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Five Isle Meadow. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37 and 43, and Viridian Forest. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37 and 43, and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Safari Zone. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 and 25, plus several Kanto cities. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24 and 25, plus several Kanto cities. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Pidgey. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 5. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgeotto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Pidgeotto. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Pidgeotto is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Pidgeotto is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey at Level 18 and evolves into Pidgeot at Level 36.
Pidgeotto’s abilities are Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks when its hidden ability is available.
Pidgeotto’s best moves often include Fly, Hurricane, Brave Bird, Aerial Ace, Air Slash, Roost, U-turn and Quick Attack.
Pidgeotto is useful as a mid-stage story Pokemon, but Pidgeot is usually the stronger long-term option.
The most common ways to get Pidgeotto are to catch it in games where it appears in the wild or evolve Pidgey at Level 18.
No, Pidgeotto does not have a Mega Evolution. Its final evolution, Pidgeot, has Mega Pidgeot.
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