Pokemon Guide
Pidgey is one of the original Normal and Flying-type Pokemon and the first stage of the Pidgey evolution line. This guide covers Pidgey’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Pidgey 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 |
Pidgey is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its docile nature and early-game availability. It often appears on beginner routes and evolves into Pidgeotto before eventually becoming Pidgeot.
Competitive Overview
Pidgey is usually not a strong competitive Pokemon because it is an early-game first-stage Pokemon with low stats. Its main value is evolving into Pidgeotto and then Pidgeot, which has stronger stats and better utility.
Pidgey’s biggest strengths are early availability, simple evolution and basic Flying-type utility. Its biggest weaknesses are low overall stats and weaknesses to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Pidgey, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Pidgey
National Dex
#0016
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Tiny Bird Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
4.0 lbs / 1.8 kg
1.8 kg
Abilities
Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks
Pidgey 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.
Pidgey has Normal, Flying and utility options that fit its role as an early-game bird Pokemon. These are some of Pidgey’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable early Flying-type attack that fits Pidgey’s role as a beginner bird Pokemon.
A straightforward Flying-type move that gives Pidgey better same-type physical damage in many games.
A useful Flying-type attack that never misses in many games, giving Pidgey consistent damage.
A powerful Flying-type attack that becomes more notable later in the Pidgey evolution line.
A priority move that lets Pidgey strike before many opponents.
A simple early-game attack and one of Pidgey’s most recognizable starter moves.
A classic utility move that lowers accuracy and helps Pidgey survive early battles.
A useful pivoting move in games where Pidgey can access it through game-specific move options.
Pidgey can learn Normal, Flying, Bug and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Pidgey’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Pidgey 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
Pidgey’s abilities help it avoid accuracy drops, gain evasion when confused or protect its Defense stat depending on the game.
Prevents Pidgey’s accuracy from being lowered. This helps it avoid accuracy disruption from moves like Sand Attack.
Raises Pidgey’s evasiveness while it is confused, making it harder for opponents to land attacks during confusion.
Prevents Pidgey’s Defense from being lowered when available as its hidden ability.
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18 and Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at Level 36. The full Pidgey 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
Pidgey’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pidgey appears early on beginner routes, forests or grass areas and evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18.
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24 and 25, and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36 and 37, and National Park. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36 and 37, and National Park. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36 and 37, Ilex Forest and National Park. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 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 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Five Isle Meadow. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge and Five Isle Meadow. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36 and 37, National Park and Viridian Forest. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36 and 37, National Park and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Routes 2 and 3. |
 Pokemon Y |
Routes 2 and 3. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Breed Pidgeotto or Pidgeot. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Pidgeotto or Pidgeot. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed Pidgeotto or Pidgeot. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed Pidgeotto or Pidgeot. |
 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, several Kanto cities and Viridian Forest. |
 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, several Kanto cities and Viridian Forest. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 229. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 1. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidgey |
|---|---|
 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 Pidgey. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Pidgey is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock-type moves.
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18. Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at Level 36.
Pidgey’s abilities are Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks. Big Pecks is Pidgey’s hidden ability when available.
Pidgey’s best or most useful moves often include Gust, Wing Attack, Aerial Ace, Hurricane, Quick Attack, Tackle, Sand Attack and U-turn.
Pidgey is useful early in normal gameplay because it is common and evolves into stronger forms, but it is usually not strong in competitive play by itself.
Pidgey is often found early on beginner routes depending on the game, including several Kanto routes in the original games.
No, Pidgey does not have a Mega Evolution. Pidgeot has Mega Pidgeot, but Pidgey itself does not Mega Evolve.
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