Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Pidgeotto's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Bird Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Pidgeotto Weakness
Electric, Ice, and Rock moves hit Pidgeotto for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x59-71% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x59-71% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Pikachu builds →Shock Wave 2x55-65% Thunder Shock 2x39-47% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Rock Throw 2x39-46% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x67-79% Rock Throw 2x57-68% Rollout 2x36-43% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Shock Wave 2x51-61% Thunder Shock 2x36-43% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Spark 2x61-71% Shock Wave 2x54-64% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x37-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x60-70% Rollout 2x37-45% Rock Blast 2x32-38% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x37-45% Ice Beam 2x37-45% Shock Wave 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x72-86% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-93% Shock Wave 2x54-64% Thunder Shock 2x37-45% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Spark 2x60-70% Shock Wave 2x56-67% Rollout 2x14-17% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x37-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-83% Rock Throw 2x60-70% Rollout 2x37-45% Rock Blast 2x32-38% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x37-45% Ice Beam 2x37-45% Shock Wave 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x72-86% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-93% Shock Wave 2x54-64% Thunder Shock 2x37-45% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Voltorb builds →Thunderbolt 2x81-96% Spark 2x60-70% Shock Wave 2x56-67% Rollout 2x14-17% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x80-95% Rock Tomb 2x80-95% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Throw 2x37-44% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x65-76% Rock Throw 2x55-65% Rollout 2x33-39% Rock Blast 2x29-35% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Omanyte builds →Blizzard 2x92-109%KO Ice Beam 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Kabuto builds →Blizzard 2x64-75% Ice Beam 2x52-62% Rock Tomb 2x65-76% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x188-222%KO Thunderbolt 2x155-183%KO Shock Wave 2x103-122%KO Thunder Shock 2x70-83% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x85-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Magneton builds →Thunder 2x180-213%KO Thunderbolt 2x149-176%KO Spark 2x109-128%KO Shock Wave 2x99-117%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x38-46% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x57-67% Rollout 2x35-41% Rock Blast 2x29-35% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Raikou can KO Pidgeotto with Thunderbolt (176-207%). Regice threatens a KO with Ice Beam (161-190%). Regirock's Explosion also KOs at 151-177%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x176-207%KO | ||
 Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Regice builds →Ice Beam 2x161-190%KO Thunderbolt 2x107-127%KO Explosion75-88% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgeotto View Regirock builds →Explosion151-177%KO Rock Slide 2x136-161%KO Superpower72-85% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Pidgeotto sits between Pidgey and Pidgeot in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+23 from Pidgey). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Pidgeotto 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.
FireRed & LeafGreen Pidgeotto Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Pidgeotto picks up Air Cutter and Feint Attack only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Double-Edge and Fly while Steel and Dark coverage adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Pidgeotto in FireRed & LeafGreen
decent spawn rates across 12 locations for Pidgeotto in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Pidgeotto in FireRed & LeafGreen
The path to Pidgeotto starts with Pidgey at Lv. 2-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PidgeyRoute 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 1FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3FireRedGrass Lv.6-7 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.6-7 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 5FireRedGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 6FireRedGrass Lv.13-16 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 24FireRedGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 24LeafGreenGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25FireRedGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 25LeafGreenGrass Lv.11-13 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 8LeafGreenGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 8FireRedGrass Lv.18-20 RouteCommonMidRoute 7LeafGreenGrass Lv.19-22 RouteCommonMidRoute 7FireRedGrass Lv.19-22 RouteCommonMidRoute 12LeafGreenGrass Lv.23-27 RouteCommonMidRoute 12FireRedGrass Lv.23-27 RouteCommonMidBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.29-32CommonMidBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.29-32CommonMidRoute 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 13FireRedGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 15FireRedGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 15LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidRoute 14FireRedGrass Lv.27 RouteUncommonMidBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.32 ForestUncommonLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 ForestUncommonLateFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.44UncommonLateFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.44UncommonLate
Step 2Pidgeotto ✓Route 13LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 13FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 14LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 14FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 15LeafGreenGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidRoute 15FireRedGrass Lv.29 RouteRareMidBond BridgeFireRedGrass Lv.34-40UncommonLateBond BridgeLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-40UncommonLateBerry ForestFireRedGrass Lv.37 ForestUncommonLateBerry ForestLeafGreenGrass Lv.37 ForestUncommonLateFive Isle MeadowLeafGreenGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostFive Isle MeadowFireRedGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostor evolve from Pidgey (Step 1)
Pidgeotto Guide
Get Pidgeotto to Pidgeot at level 36. At 349 BST, Pidgeotto is just the starting point.
Level 36 gets you Pidgeot. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, For a casual playthrough, Pidgeotto works as a placeholder. Normal/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Pidgeot. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Pidgeotto in FireRed & LeafGreen. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Pidgeotto appears in 19 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Pidgeotto have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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 6ORAS
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