Pidgeotto (Pokémon)

Pidgeotto ピジョン Pigeon
Artwork from FR/LG
Pronunciation	pid-jyo-toe [1]
Types	Normal/Flying
Species	Bird Pokémon
Kanto Dex National Dex	#017
Johto Dex	#011
Hoenn Dex	#219*
Sinnoh Dex	#—
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Height	3′07″ (1.1m)
Weight	66.1 lbs. (30.0kg)
Abilities	Keen Eye or Tangled Feet
Egg group	Flying
Time to hatch	3,840 steps
Effort yield	2 Spd
Exp. yield	113 base exp.
Lv. 100 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-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Pidgey starting at level 18, and evolves into Pidgeot starting at level 36.

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 10 Notes

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. Pidgeotto has powerful talons to grasp prey so these claws can inflict a lot of damage.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

As well as being a powerful flier, it is capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest. Pidgeotto have an amazing sense of sight and hearing. It's eyesight is so good that is can spot a Caterpie several miles up in the air. Pidgeotto usually have two to three chicks, but usually only one survives. They have a tendency to only feed the same chick so that one of them survives.

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 Team Rocket, 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 owns a Pidgeotto which knows Aerial Ace. He uses it to demonstrate to other trainers, like Ash and his Swellow, 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.
	Platinum	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Location
I	Red	Blue	Uncommon	Routes 12, 14, 15, and 21
	Yellow		Common	Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest
II	Gold	Silver	Common	Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43
	Crystal		Common	Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39, and 43
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		None	Trade
	FireRed	LeafGreen	Uncommon	Routes 13, 14, and 15, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Chrono Island
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		One	Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
IV	Diamond	Pearl	None	Evolve Pidgey
	Platinum		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 (Red and Blue)	Mt. Thunder (2F-5F) Mt. Blaze (1F-3F) Oddity Cave (B5)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Concealed Ruins (B10-B20) World Abyss (B1-B20) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)

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

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Rock : 2×  Electric : 2×  Ice : 2×	Bug : ½×  Grass : ½×	Ground : 0×  Ghost : 0×	Normal : 1×  Fighting : 1×  Flying : 1×  Poison : 1×  Steel : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Psychic : 1×  Dragon : 1×  Dark : 1×
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 ♥♥♥
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 ♥♥
37	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
42	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10	Cool	0
47	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
52	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
57	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95%	20	Cool	0
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 ♥♥
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 ♥♥
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	0
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	0
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 III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95%	25	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100%	5	Smart	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5	Cool	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	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.

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 30+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	???		Refresh	Normal
Shadow Panic	???		Wing Attack	Flying
--			Steel Wing	Steel
--			FeatherDance	Flying

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -4.5%	IQ Group: D

Evolution

Unevolved Base form 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
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IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
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