Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Pidgey flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Pidgey Weakness
Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Rock is super effective against PidgeyView Rhyperior → | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Ice is super effective against PidgeyView Kyurem → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against PidgeyView Jolteon → | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Electric is super effective against PidgeyView Magnezone → | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against PidgeyView Lapras → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Rhyperior can KO Pidgey with Stone Edge (349-411%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (214-252%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 395-464%.
Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x349-411%KO | ||
Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x57-68% Draco Meteor214-252%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x395-464%KO Volt Switch 2x308-362%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon217-255%KO Volt Switch 2x379-447%KO Thunderbolt 2x488-574%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Lapras builds →Liquidation105-124%KO Icicle Spear 2x63-75% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Three stages ahead. Pidgey grows into Pidgeotto, then pushes on to Pidgeot. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Pidgey Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Pidgey picks up Hurricane and Brave Bird along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dragon and Fire coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Pidgey in Legends: Z-A
Pidgey Guide
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Legends: Z-A, you can run Pidgey through the first few routes without issues. 251 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Pidgeotto as fast as you can.
Pidgey is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Pidgey has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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