Pidgeot (Pokémon)

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Pidgeot ピジョット Pigeot #018
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Normal  Flying   Normal   Normal	Species Bird Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye or Tangled Feet Tangled Feet	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #018 Johto #012 Hoenn #220* Sinnoh #— Isshu #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N-009 Not in any regional Browser
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5m Metric 4'11"/1.5m 0.0m	Weight 87.1lbs Imperial 39.5kg Metric 87.1lbs/39.5kg 0.0kg
Dex color Brown	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 3 Base Exp.: 172 Battle Exp.: 1228*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pidgeot (Japanese: ピジョット Pigeot) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Pidgeotto starting at level 36. It is the final form of Pidgey.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Ash's Pidgeot 2.1.2 Falkner's Pidgeot 2.1.3 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Zensho manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.2 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links 10 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Pidgeot bares striking resemblance to Pidgeotto; however, Pidgeot is noticeably larger than is pre-evolution. Its plumage tends to be larger and glossier. The feathers on its head-crest are nearly as long as its body, and are yellow and red. Its tail feathers are red colored. Like its previous evolutions, its underbelly is a tan color, and it has black markings around its eyes.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pidgeot is a powerful flier, capable of creating whirlwinds strong enough to bend trees. At maximum velocity it can reach speeds of Mach 2 if it accelerates for long enough, which is incredibly rare. It has keen eyes that allow it to see Magikarp from a distance of 3300 feet in the air.

Behavior

Pidgeot are normally calm and confident in their abilities. It has many powerful attacks, and its plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled trainers. Pidgeot may also spread its wings widely to intimidate enemies.

Habitat

Pidgeot typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. It can most likely be found in Kanto and Johto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgeot seems to primarily subsist on a diet of Bug-type and Water-type Pokémon which it fishes out of the water using its high speed and keen senses. However, like all Pokémon, it is also capable of surviving by eating apples and Berries.

In the anime

Major appearances

In Bound for Trouble, wild Pidgeot that were twice their normal size appeared. Their size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on one of the Orange Islands. One of these oversized Pidgeot snatches up Meowth and Pikachu when they got tethered together.

In A Staravia is Born!, a wild Pidgeot helps Ash and his friends to rescue some Flying-type Pokémon from Team Rocket.

Ash's Pidgeot

Ash Ketchum had a Pidgeot that he captured as a Pidgeotto early in his journey during Ash Catches a Pokémon. In Pallet Party Panic!, the same Spearow Ash had thrown a rock at in the first episode returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a Fearow. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After Pidgeot defeated Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Ash promised to return for it someday, but so far he has not kept that promise.

Falkner's Pidgeot

Falkner of the Violet City Gym owns a Pidgeot. He uses it in his gym battle against Ash.

Other

A Pidgeot belonging to Rudy appeared in Misty Meets Her Match.

A Pidgeot was owned by Sir Aaron in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Also, Mew transformed into a Pidgeot in the movie.

One is also owned by the Coordinator Solidad.

One is used by Natsuya that will appear in DP169.

Minor appearances

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Pidgeot owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by Mewtwo. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto due to a dubbing error. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Hoenn Alone, an Officer Jenny used a Pidgeot to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.

In Riding the Winds of Change, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy use many Pokémon, including a Pidgeot, to blow the Gligar away from the city.

A Pidgeot is used in the PokéRinger Contest.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry EP081 Pidgeot Ash's Pokédex Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of Pidgeotto, it can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Blue owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his team. It now resides in the Viridian Gym as one of its defenders in case of challengers appearing while he is away, or otherwise.

Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O," also is seen with a Pidgeot; however, it has yet to be confirmed whether it is the same Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

In Pokémon Zensho, Shigeru had a Pidgeot he used to attack Satoshi while he was flying on his Charizard.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgeot (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Pokédex entry

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp. Yellow This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons. Generation II Gold Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps. Silver It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed. Crystal Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing Magikarp, even while flying at 3300 feet. Generation III Ruby Sapphire This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald This Pokémon has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many trainers are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed. LeafGreen When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps. SoulSilver It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed. Generation V Black White Pokédex entry is unavailable at this time. Data will be entered when the Pokédex entry has been verified. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Pidgeotto Yellow None Evolve Pidgeotto Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Pidgeotto Crystal None Evolve Pidgeotto Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Pidgeotto Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Pidgeotto Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Pidgeotto Platinum None Evolve Pidgeotto HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Pidgeotto Pal Park Field Generation V Black White None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 51 Endless Level 72 Forever Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Pidgeotto
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B21-B29) World Abyss (B21-B27) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Sky Forest Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 83	143 - 190	276 - 370
Attack: 80	76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 75	72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp.Atk: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp.Def: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 91	86 - 157	168 - 309
Total: 469   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 70.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IV, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Start Sand-Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Start Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 5 Sand-Attack Ground Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 9 Gust Flying Special 40 100% 35 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ 13 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 17 Whirlwind Normal Status — 100% 20 Smart 0   22 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 27 FeatherDance Flying Status — 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ 32 Agility Psychic Status — —% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 38 Wing Attack Flying Physical 60 100% 35 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 44 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Cool 0   50 Tailwind Flying Status — —% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥ 56 Mirror Move Flying Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ 62 Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM46 Thief Dark Physical 40 100% 10 Tough 0   TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ TM51 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Cool 0   TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 60 100% 20 Cute 0   TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 0   TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ HM02 Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15 Smart 1 ♥ HM05 Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Skarmory Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Hoothoot, Noctowl Skarmory Taillow, Swellow Wingull Togekiss Air Slash Flying Special 75 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ Starly, Staravia, Staraptor Brave Bird Flying Physical 120 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ Murkrow Faint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ Hoothoot, Noctowl Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Smart 1 ♥ Spearow, Fearow Doduo, Dodrio Murkrow, Honchkrow Wingull Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Smart 1 ♥ Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Spearow, Fearow Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Doduo, Dodrio Hoothoot, Noctowl Togetic, Togekiss Natu, Xatu Murkrow, Honchkrow Skarmory Wingull, Pelipper Taillow, Swellow Swablu, Altaria Starly, Staravia, Staraptor Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ Doduo, Dodrio Chatot Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS Air Cutter Flying Special 55 95% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Heat Wave Fire Special 100 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 5 Smart 0   D P Pt HG SS Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 1 ♥ D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 30 Smart 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Uproar Normal Special 50 100% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Let my mach-2 speed set the pace! 26%-50% HP My HP's been shaved to half. 1%-25% HP I'm suffering... I can't hit my usual speeds... Level up That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up That's it! I leveled! My momentum will knock foes down!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group:  Flying  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Pidgey  Normal  Flying

Level 18 →

First evolution Pidgeotto  Normal  Flying

Level 36 →

Second evolution Pidgeot  Normal  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Pidgeot images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Pidgeot originally had an extra "t" in its name, but it was dropped.
• Two different pronunciations for Pidgeot's name, Pidg-ee-ot and Pi-git, have been used interchangeably in the anime.
• When rebattling Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Falkner and Blue have a Pidgeot as their highest leveled Pokémon.
  • Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.
• In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Corey's Pidgeot is incorrectly referred to as a Pidgeotto.
• Pidgeot's tail feathers are mixed red and yellow in the Pokémon Red and Green artwork, all red in the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen artwork, and all brown in the anime.
• Pidgeot is currently only Pokémon with 469 as its base stat total.
• Before Generation IV, Pidgeot and its evolutionary line are only Pokémon that capable to learn FeatherDance through leveling up.
• Pidgeot and its evolutionary line are the only Normal-type Pokémon to learn Twister by leveling up. They were the only ones to even be capable of knowing it before Platinum.

Origin

Despite its name, its appearance and behavior do not resemble a pigeon so much as that of a bird of prey, particularly an eagle, osprey or a falcon. In particular, its shiny form may be referencing a Golden Eagle. Its eye markings strongly resemble the Sun/Sky gods of Egyptian mythology; Ra and Horus.

Name origin

Its name is a variation of a pigeon.

In other languages

• German: Tauboss - Combination of Taube (pigeon) and the loanword Boss.
• French: Roucarnage - From roucoule (coo) and carnage.
• Korean: 피죤투 Pijontu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 比鵰 Bǐ Diāo - Transliteration of the first part of its Japanese name, Pigeot. The last character, 鵰, means eagle.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 大比鳥 Dái Bî Nîao - In relation to the name of its pre-evolved form, Pidgeotto, this name literally means 'big Pidgeotto'.

Related articles

• Ash's Pidgeot

External links

Notes

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