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.
By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Terrakion builds →Close Combat67-79% Stone Edge 2x112-131%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO Flash Cannon52-62% Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x74-88% Superpower74-86% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeot View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x67-79% Thunderbolt 2x87-102%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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
Breeding
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.
Black 2 & White 2 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
Pidgeot best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Wing Attack
- Fly
- Gust
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Pidgeot in Black 2 & White 2
Pidgeot can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Pidgey from Red, Yellow, or Gold and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Pidgeot Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Pidgeot has a 469 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a balanced. Wingattack with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Pidgeot does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Pidgeot hits 569 BST.
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 2 & White 2, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves