Pokemon Guide
Tranquill is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, serving as the middle evolution between Pidove and Unfezant. This guide covers Tranquill’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 Tranquill 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 |
Tranquill evolves from Pidove and later evolves into Unfezant. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon known for its role as the middle stage of the Pidove line.
Competitive Overview
Tranquill is generally a niche competitive Pokemon because it is a middle-stage evolution with limited overall stats. It can still be useful in playthroughs and special formats that reward Eviolite or lower-stage Pokemon.
Tranquill’s main strengths are its access to Flying-type attacks, utility options and abilities such as Super Luck or Big Pecks. It usually becomes more threatening after evolving into Unfezant.
Here are the key facts to know about Tranquill, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Tranquill
National Dex
#0520
Type
Normal / Flying
Species
Wild Pigeon Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg
15.0 kg
Abilities
Big Pecks, Super Luck, Rivalry
Tranquill has improved stats compared to Pidove, with better Attack, Speed and bulk. It works as a mid-game Flying-type Pokemon before evolving into Unfezant.
Tranquill uses Normal and Flying-type attacks along with support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Tranquill’s most useful and recognizable moves.
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A basic Flying-type attack that gives the Pidove line early same-type damage.
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A priority move that can help finish weakened opponents before they move.
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A Flying-type attack with an increased critical-hit chance in many games.
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A reliable Flying-type move that does not miss under normal conditions.
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A special Flying-type attack that can pressure opponents with flinch chances.
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A powerful Flying-type attack that gives Unfezant major damage potential at the cost of recoil.
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A useful Normal-type attack that can become stronger when the user has a status condition.
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A recovery move that helps the Pidove line stay on the field longer when available.
Tranquill can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Normal, Flying, Dark and support moves. Use the section below to view Tranquill’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Tranquill 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
Tranquill’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 Tranquill 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 Tranquill’s hidden ability.
Tranquill 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
Tranquill’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Tranquill is obtained by evolving Pidove at Level 21 or by finding it in later Unova routes.
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Tranquill had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Route 6, Route 7, Route 12, Dragonspiral Tower, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
Pokemon White |
Route 6, Route 7, Route 12, Dragonspiral Tower, Lostlorn Forest and Pinwheel Forest. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 3, Route 6, Route 7, Route 12, Dragonspiral Tower and Victory Road. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Route 3, Route 6, Route 7, Route 12, Dragonspiral Tower and Victory Road. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Pidove. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Pidove. |
| Game | Where to Find Tranquill |
|---|---|
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 Tranquill |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Bridge Field, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat and Stony Wilderness. |
Pokemon Shield |
Bridge Field, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat and Stony Wilderness. |
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 Tranquill |
|---|---|
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 Tranquill |
|---|---|
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 Tranquill. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Tranquill is a Normal and Flying-type Pokemon.
Tranquill is weak to Electric, Rock and Ice-type moves.
Pidove evolves into Tranquill at Level 21, and Tranquill evolves into Unfezant at Level 32.
Tranquill’s abilities are Big Pecks, Super Luck and Rivalry as its hidden ability.
Tranquill’s best moves often include Gust, Quick Attack, Air Cutter, Aerial Ace, Air Slash, Brave Bird, Facade and Roost.
Tranquill can be useful during the middle of a playthrough, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Unfezant.
The most common way to get Tranquill is to evolve Pidove at Level 21, though it can also be found directly in several Unova locations.
No, Tranquill does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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