Physical
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 PecksHANot in game
Protects against Defense drops.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+3
Strong Speed training target
Pokedex Entries

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.

Emerald

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 III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Pidgeot in Emerald (Best Counters)

In Emerald, Magneton can KO Pidgeot with Thunderbolt (133-156%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (131-154%). Regice's Ice Beam also KOs at 108-127%.

Magneton
Magneton
ElectricSteel
A
Recommended Build
AbilityMagnetpull
ItemMagnet
NatureModest
Moves
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Hidden Power Fire
  • ToxicUtility
  • Thunder Wave
Damage vs Pidgeot
Thunderbolt 2x
133-156%KO
View Magneton builds →

Emerald 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 25 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Air Cutter, Feint Attack, Foresight and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Flying
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
togeticaltariapelipperfarfetchdswabluwingullcrobatdodrioxatufearowgolbatnoctowl
12 of 25·

Emerald Pidgeot Best Moveset

Return is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Pidgeot into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Keeneye helps on the margins.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Keen Eye
Item
Choice BandPOWER
Best Nature for Pidgeot
Jolly+SPE

Pidgeot best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Aerial AceSTAB
  • Quick AttackSTAB
  • Double EdgeSTAB
  • ReturnSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Charizard
CharizardDecent

Moves

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

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Gust
—4010035Flying
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Lv 1
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Lv 1
Tackle
—3510035Normal
Lv 5
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Lv 9
Gust
—4010035Flying
Lv 13
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Lv 20
Whirlwind-6
D——20Normal
Lv 27
Wing Attack
—6010035Flying
Lv 34
Feather Dance
——10015Flying
Lv 48
Agility
D——30Psychic
Lv 62
Mirror Move
———20Flying

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
S60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
HM02
Fly
—709515Flying
TM21
Frustration
——10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
B—10020Normal
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM47
Steel Wing
D709025Steel
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Air Cutter
—559525Flying
Egg
Feint Attack
—60—20Dark
Egg
Foresight
——10040Normal
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Steel Wing
D709025Steel

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Double-Edge
A12010015Normal
Tutor
Endure+4
D——10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
———10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Tutor
Snore
—4010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C——10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
——9015Normal
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal

How to Get Pidgeot in Emerald

No wild encounters for Pidgeot in Emerald. Bring Pidgey over from Red, Yellow, or Gold, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Pidgeot in Emerald

  1. Pidgey
    Step 1Obtain Pidgey

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  2. Pidgeotto
    Step 2Evolve into Pidgeotto

    Also found in:

    RedYellowGold
  3. Pidgeot
    Step 3Pidgeot ✓

Pidgeot Guide

  • In Emerald, Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Emerald's meta. It works best as a balanced. Aerialace with Choice Band is the standard set.

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

  • In Emerald, 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 Emerald, Pidgeot fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. 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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