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Pidove is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, known as the first form in the Pidove evolution line. This guide covers Pidove’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 Pidove guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions 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 |
Pidove is the first stage of the Pidove evolution line. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its early-game availability in Unova, straightforward typing and evolution into Tranquill.
Competitive Overview
Pidove is usually a lower-tier competitive Pokemon because it is an unevolved early-route bird with modest stats. It is mostly used in early-game playthroughs, collection, challenge runs or formats that allow lower-stage Pokemon.
Pidove’s main strengths are its simple Normal and Flying typing, access to useful Flying-type attacks and abilities such as Super Luck or Big Pecks. It generally needs evolution into Tranquill and Unfezant to become more useful in standard battles.
Here are the key facts to know about Pidove, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Pidove
National Dex
#0519
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Tiny Pigeon Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg
2.1 kg
Abilities
Big Pecks, Super Luck, Rivalry
Pidove has modest base stats built for an early-game Pokemon. Its Speed and Attack can help in the early story, but it usually becomes more useful after evolving.
Pidove uses Normal and Flying-type moves along with support options across Pokemon games. These are some of Pidove’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A basic Flying-type attack that gives the Pidove line early same-type damage.
A priority move that can help finish weakened opponents before they move.
A Flying-type attack with an increased critical-hit chance in many games.
A reliable Flying-type move that does not miss under normal conditions.
A special Flying-type attack that can pressure opponents with flinch chances.
A powerful Flying-type attack that gives Unfezant major damage potential at the cost of recoil.
A useful Normal-type attack that can become stronger when the user has a status condition.
A recovery move that helps the Pidove line stay on the field longer when available.
Pidove can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Normal, Flying, Dark and support moves. Use the section below to view Pidove’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Pidove is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it useful immunities to Ground and Ghost-type moves, but it is weak to Electric, Rock and Ice-type moves.
Type
Normal / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Rock and Ice
Resistances
Bug and Grass
Immunity
Ground and Ghost
Pidove’s abilities support its Flying-type role by improving defensive utility, critical-hit pressure or matchup value depending on the game and format.
Prevents Defense from being lowered by opposing moves or effects. This helps Pidove avoid some stat-drop pressure.
Raises the chance of landing critical hits. This can pair well with high-critical-hit moves such as Air Cutter when available.
Can increase damage against Pokemon of the same gender and lower damage against Pokemon of the opposite gender. This is Pidove’s hidden ability.
Pidove is part of the Pidove evolution line. Pidove evolves into Tranquill at Level 21, and Tranquill evolves into Unfezant at Level 32.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Pidove at Level 21
Stage 3
Evolves from Tranquill at Level 32
Pidove’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Pidove is found early in the story and can later evolve into Tranquill at Level 21.
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Pidove had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 3 and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 3 and Pinwheel Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 20, Castelia City, Virbank Complex and Floccesy Ranch. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 20, Castelia City, Virbank Complex and Floccesy Ranch. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 104, Route 115 and Route 116. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 104, Route 115 and Route 116. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Pidove |
|---|---|
 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 Pidove. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Pidove is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Pidove is weak to Electric, Rock and Ice-type moves.
Pidove evolves into Tranquill at Level 21, and Tranquill evolves into Unfezant at Level 32.
Pidove’s abilities are Big Pecks, Super Luck and Rivalry as its hidden ability.
Pidove’s best moves often include Gust, Quick Attack, Air Cutter, Aerial Ace, Air Slash, Brave Bird, Facade and Roost.
Pidove is useful early in a playthrough, but it is usually not a strong competitive Pokemon until it evolves into Tranquill and then Unfezant.
The most common way to get Pidove is to catch it in early Unova areas such as Route 3 or Pinwheel Forest in Pokemon Black and White, or in Wild Area locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
No, Pidove does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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