Mixed
Balanced
CTier
91Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Pidgeot's stats barely vary. 3 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 3 Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.

Base Stats
Above
HP83
C
Attack80
C
Defense75
C
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def70
C
Speed91
B
Total469
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.5 m
4'11"Average
Weight39.5 kg
87.1 lbsLight
Base XP216
High Yield
Abilities
Keen EyeTop Pick
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHANiche
Protects against Defense drops.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+3
Strong Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.

Pidgeot Weakness

Type-wise, Pidgeot takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 83 HP and balanced defenses, Pidgeot can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Pidgeot Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Ice, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Grass, Bug
0x (Immune)Ground, Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Score+2
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Pidgeot in Black & White (Best Counters)

In Black & White, Terrakion can KO Pidgeot with Stone Edge (112-131%). Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (118-139%). Mamoswine deals 74-88% with Ice Shard.

Terrakion
Terrakion
RockFighting
A
Recommended Build
AbilityJustified
ItemFocus Sash
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Close Combat
  • Stone Edge
  • Quick Attack
  • X Scissor
Damage vs Pidgeot
Close Combat
67-79%
Stone Edge 2x
112-131%KO
View Terrakion builds →

Black & White Evolution

Pidgeot is the final form in a three-stage chain from Pidgey through Pidgeotto. Breeding this form produces Pidgey eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Pidgey gave Pidgeot the biggest boost in HP (+43), bringing the total to 469 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Pidgey
#016Pidgey
18
Level 18
Pidgeotto
#017Pidgeotto
36
Level 36
Pidgeot
#018Pidgeot
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Pidgey
NormalFlying
Pidgeotto
NormalFlying
Pidgeot
NormalFlying
HP
40
63+23
83+20
ATK
45
60+15
80+20
DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SP.ATK
35
50+15
70+20
SP.DEF
35
50+15
70+20
SPE
56
71+15
101+30
BST
251D-Tier
349D-Tier+98
479C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Pivot
TYPE
Utility
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Pidgeot to get Pidgey eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Air Slash, Brave Bird and 6 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
togekisstogeticaltariaswannapelipperswoobatfarfetchdwoobatswabluarcheopsducklettwingull
12 of 45·

Black & White Pidgeot Best Moveset

Nothing fancy here. Pidgeot builds around Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP, Hardy nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Attack EVs. Keeneye does its job quietly.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Keen Eye
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Pidgeot
HardyNEUTRAL

Pidgeot best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • Wing AttackSTAB
  • FlySTAB
  • GustSTAB
  • Hyper BeamSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Gyarados
GyaradosGood
Charizard
CharizardGood
Golduck
GolduckGood

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Air Cutter and Air Slash aren't available any other way for Pidgeot, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Gust
S4010035Flying
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 1
Sand Attack
——10015Ground
Lv 1
Tackle
D5010035Normal
Lv 5
Sand Attack
——10015Ground
Lv 9
Gust
S4010035Flying
Lv 13
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 17
Whirlwind-6
D—10020Normal
Lv 22
Twister
—4010020Dragon
Lv 27
Feather Dance
D—10015Flying
Lv 32
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 38
Wing Attack
S6010035Flying
Lv 44
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 50
Tailwind
C——30Flying
Lv 56
Mirror Move
———20Flying
Lv 62
Air Slash
C759520Flying
Lv 68
Hurricane
C1207010Flying

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
HM02
Fly
S909515Flying
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
S150905Normal
TM88
Pluck
—6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
—6010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM46
Thief
—6010010Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
D7010020Bug
TM83
Work Up
D——30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Air Cutter
D559525Flying
Egg
Air Slash
C759520Flying
Egg
Brave Bird
B12010015Flying
Egg
Defog
D——15Flying
Egg
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Egg
Foresight
D——40Normal
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Steel Wing
—709025Steel
Egg
Uproar
—9010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Pidgeot can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 4
Ominous Wind
—601005Ghost
Gen 4
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 4
Swift
—60—20Normal

How to Get Pidgeot in Black & White

Pidgeot doesn't appear wild. Catch Pidgey instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Pidgeot. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Pidgeot in Black & White

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Catch Pidgey
    White Forest
    Grass Lv.5 Forest
    UncommonEarly
    Any
  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Evolve into Pidgeotto
  3. Pidgeot
    Step 3Pidgeot ✓

Pidgeot Guide

  • In Black & White, Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a balanced. Wingattack with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.

  • Mega Evolution isn't available in Black & White, but Pidgeot does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Pidgeot hits 569 BST.

  • In Black & White, Pidgeot's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Pidgeot. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Big Pecks can work in specific setups. Tangled Feet is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

  • In Black & White, Pidgeot fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Base 91 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Pidgeot first appeared in Red & Blue and spans 19 games across 10 generations. It later gained a Mega form in Generation 7, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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