Pidgeotto
ピジョン Pigeon
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
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| Speed
2
| Exp.
113
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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.
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 than 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 eyes. 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. Its eyesight is so good that it can spot a Caterpie from 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 Adventures have shown it attempting to eat a main character's Caterpie.
In the anime
Major appearances
In the anime, Ash caught a Pidgeotto in Ash Catches a Pokémon. Since then, it played a role as one of Ash's main Pokémon. It participated in the Gym battles against Team Rocket, Brock and Misty, was frequently used for breaking Team Rocket's Meowth-shaped balloon. However, it 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.
Other
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.
Minor appearances
A Pidgeotto appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
Pokédex Entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP003
| Pidgeotto
| Ash's Pokédex
| Pidgeotto, an evolved form of Pidgey. It is armed with sharp claws and dives from the sky to capture its prey. Unlike the more gentle Pidgey, Pidgeotto can be more dangerous. Approach with extreme caution.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
In Pokémon Adventures, 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
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| I
| Red
| Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
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| Blue
| Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
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| Yellow
| This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
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| Stadium
| It builds its nest in the center of its large territory. It uses its powerfully-developed talons to swiftly snatch prey.
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| II
| Gold
| It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
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| Silver
| It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.
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| Crystal
| It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
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| Stadium 2
| It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.
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| LeafGreen
| Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
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| Pearl
| It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
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| Platinum
| It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
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| HeartGold
| It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
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| SoulSilver
| It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Uncommon
| Routes 12, 14, 15, and 21
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| Yellow
| Common
| Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39, and 43
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Uncommon
| Routes 13, 14, and 15, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Chrono Island
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| One
| Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| None
| Evolve Pidgey
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| Platinum
| None
| Evolve Pidgey
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| Common
| Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43, Viridian Forest
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| Pal Park
| Field
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 123 - 170
| 236 - 330
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 49 - 112
| 94 - 218
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| 68 - 135
| 132 - 265
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- 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 50.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Farfetch'd
Skarmory
| Air Cutter
| Flying
| Special
| 55
| 95%
| 25
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Farfetch'd
Hoothoot, Noctowl
Skarmory
Taillow, Swellow
Wingull
Togekiss
| Air Slash
| Flying
| Special
| 75
| 95%
| 20
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
| Brave Bird
| Flying
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Murkrow
| Faint Attack
| Dark
| Physical
| 60
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Hoothoot, Noctowl
| Foresight
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Spearow, Fearow
Doduo, Dodrio
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Wingull
| Pursuit
| Dark
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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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 ♥♥♥
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Doduo, Dodrio
Chatot
| Uproar
| Normal
| Special
| 50
| 100%
| 10
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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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
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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 - An extension of Taube (pigeon).
- French: Roucoups - From roucoule (coo) and coups (strikes).
- 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, 鸟, literally means bird.
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 比比鳥 Bî Bî Nîao
Related articles
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Pidgeotto images on Bulbagarden Archives.
