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Pidgeotto ピジョン Pigeon
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Type	Normal / Flying
Species	Bird Pokémon
Height	3′07″ (1.1m)
Weight	66.1 lbs. (30.0kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye
	Tangled Feet
Egg group	Flying
Time to hatch	3,840 steps
Effort yield	2 Spd
Exp. yield	113 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,059,860 exp.
Gender	50% ♀ / 50% ♂
Pokédex color	Brown
Catch rate	120
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Pidgeotto (Japanese: ピジョン Pigeon) is a dual-typed Normal/Flying Pokémon.

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 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base 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 5.5.5 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Related articles 9 External links

Biology

Physiology

Pidgeotto is a large raptor-like bird. While its primary color is brown, its plumage is much more elaborate than its pre-evolution Pidgey. Its head-crest is much longer that Pidgey's and is a reddish color. The plumage of its tail is also quite colorful, alternating between red and yellow. Other than its ornamental plumage, its basic coloration is similar to Pidgey, with pinkish-gray feet and black markings around its eye.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

As well as being a powerful flier, it is capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest.

Behavior

After evolution, Pidgeotto assumes a predatory niche. It claims a sprawling territory (more than 60 miles) and will fiercely defend it from intruders. One must be careful when moving through the territory of a Pidgeotto, while there is no evidence that they would attack a human, their keen eyesight and sharp claws could cause a lot of damage. Although its nest is usually in the center of its territory, it circles its territory throughout the day: looking out for prey and intruders.

Habitat

Pidgeotto typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They need a lot of space, and are very territorial, so it can be assumed that their territories usually do not overlap.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgeotto, although omnivorous like most Pokémon, appears to prefer preying on other Pokémon such as Exeggcute. Both the anime and Pokémon Special have shown it attempting to eat a main character's Caterpie.

In the anime

In the anime, Pidgeotto played a role as one of Ash Ketchum's Pokémon. It participated in the Gym battles against Brock and Misty, was frequently used for breaking Team Rocket's Meowth-shaped balloon, and was the only one of Ash's Pokémon at the time, save some of his numerous Tauros, not to participate in the Indigo League Conference. It eventually evolved into Pidgeot and left Ash's party to guard other Pidgey and Pidgeotto.

Vladimir the Attacker owns a Pidgeotto which knows Aerial Ace. He uses it to demonstrate to other trainers how to use the Flying-type attack.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Falkner owns a Pidgeotto.

In Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash gave his Pidgeotto the name of "Walter" and it appeared several times.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgeotto (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
I	Red	Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
	Blue
	Yellow	This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
	Stadium	It builds its nest in the center of its large territory. It uses its powerfully-developed talons to swiftly snatch prey.
II	Gold	It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
	Silver	It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.
	Crystal	It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
	Stadium 2	It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
III	Ruby	Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
	Sapphire	Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
	Emerald	This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
	FireRed	The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.
	LeafGreen	Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
IV	Diamond	It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
	Pearl	It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Uncommon	Routes 12, 14, 15 and 21
	Pokémon Yellow	Common	Viridian Forest and Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24 and 25
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	Common	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43
	Pokémon Crystal	Common	Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39 and 43
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Uncommon	Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Chrono Island, and Routes 13, 14 and 15
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	One	Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Evolve Pidgey
	Pal Park		Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 11 Secret Storage 17 Endless Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Thunder (2F-5F) Mt. Blaze (1F-3F) Oddity Cave (B5)

Base stats

HP:	63
Attack:	60
Defense:	55
Special:	50
SpAtk:	50
SpDef:	50
Speed:	71

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Rock: 2× Electric: 2× Ice: 2×	Ground: 0× Bug: ½× Ghost: 0× Grass: ½×	Normal: 1× Fighting: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Steel: 1× Fire: 1× Water: 1× Psychic: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

Learnset

Pidgeotto is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Gust Sand Attack Quick Attack 21 Whirlwind 31 Wing Attack 40 Agility 49 Mirror Move

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Sand Attack Gust Quick Attack 23 Whirlwind 33 Wing Attack 43 Agility 55 Mirror Move

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Tackle Sand Attack Gust Quick Attack 20 Whirlwind 27 Wing Attack 34 FeatherDance 43 Agility 52 Mirror Move

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Tackle Sand Attack Gust Quick Attack Whirlwind 22 Twister 27 FeatherDance 32 Agility 37 Wing Attack 42 Roost 47 Tailwind 52 Mirror Move 57 Air Slash

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM17 Protect TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM47 Steel Wing TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Air Cutter			Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Skarmory
Air Slash			Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot Zubat, Golbat, Crobat Farfetch'd Hoothoot, Noctowl Skarmory Taillow, Swellow Wingull Togekiss
Brave Bird			Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Faint Attack			Murkrow
Foresight			Hoothoot, Noctowl
Pursuit			Spearow, Fearow Doduo, Dodrio Murkrow, Honchkrow Wingull
Steel Wing			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
Uproar			Doduo, Dodrio Chatot
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Mud-Slap					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pidgeotto knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Panic as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Side game data

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	Acquisition: Evolve
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	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -19%	Friend Area: Flyaway Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP	I'll drop foes with my sharp claws!
26%-50% HP	My HP's been halved. This is a bit rough.
1%-25% HP	I'm nearly done... It hurts to fly...
Level Up	Leveled up! My claws have grown sharper!

Evolution

Basic Pidgey

Level 18 Pidgeotto

Level 36 Pidgeot

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 017.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 017 s.gif
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
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	Image:Spr 3r 017 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 017 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 017 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 017 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl				Back
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						Image:Spr b g4 017 s.png

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

Trivia

Origin

Despite its name, its design appears to be less of a pigeon and more of an osprey or other bird of prey.

Name origin

Its name is a corruption of pigeon, a common bird; its Japanese name clearly refers to said species of bird. Its name could also possibly refer to Otto Lilienthal, a pioneer of unpowered heavier-than-air flight.

In other languages

• German: Tauboga
• French: Roucoups - Roucoule means coo, and coups most likely means strikes in this context.
• Korean: 피죤 Pijyon
• Chinese (Taiwan): 比比鸟 Bî Bî Nîao - Transliteration of the first part of Pidgeotto's Japanese name, Pigeon. The last character literally means bird.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 比比鳥 Bî Bî Nîao

Related articles

• Ash's Pidgeotto

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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