Utility
Balanced
DTier
56Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats
Below
HP40
D
Attack45
D
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed56
D
Total251
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.3 m
1'00"Tiny
Weight1.8 kg
4.0 lbsFeather
Base XP50
Low Yield
Abilities
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHA
Protects against Defense drops.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entries

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight 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.

Pidgey 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
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricIceRock
½xResist
GrassBug
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
GroundGhost
STAB (3)
GrassFightingBug
How to Beat Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)
Pikachu
Pikachu
Electric
C
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift
Available Moves
Moves
  • ThunderLv. 30
  • ThunderboltLv. 21
  • Thunder ShockLv. 1
Damage vs Pidgey
Thunder 2x
139-164%KO
Thunderbolt 2x
115-136%KO
Thunder Shock 2x
53-63%
View Pikachu builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 small partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 228 stat points total. 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 is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Pidgey Best Moveset

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

A solid spread overall. Pidgey gets Fly and Razor Wind for same-type damage alongside Bug coverage. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
—4010035Normal
Lv 3
Sand Attack
——10015Ground
Lv 5
Gust
D4010035Flying
Lv 9
Mirror Move
D——20Flying
Lv 11
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 15
Wing Attack
D6010035Flying
Lv 17
Roost
C——10Flying
Lv 21
Whirlwind-6
C——20Normal
Lv 23
Agility
C——30Psychic
Lv 27
Air Slash
D759515Flying
Lv 29
Razor Wind
—8010010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM12
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM14
Fly
D909515Flying
TM01
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
TM07
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM09
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM05
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM50
Roost
C——10Flying
TM08
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM27
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM18
U-turn
D7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Pidgey doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pidgey can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Pidgey Locations

high spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 96 locations. Pidgey's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Best Locations to Catch Pidgey in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

96 spots to find Pidgey at Lv. 3-56 via special and walking. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu versions, so filter by your copy below.

Cerulean City
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Cerulean City
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Cinnabar Island
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
60%Early
Cinnabar Island
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Water
60%Early
Fuchsia City
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Fuchsia City
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Lavender Town
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Lavender Town
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Pallet Town
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Pallet Town
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Pewter City
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Pewter City
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Route 1
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 1
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 11
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 11
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 12
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 12
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 13
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 13
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 14
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 14
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 15
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 15
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 19
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 19
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 20 - West
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 20 - West
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 20 - East
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 20 - East
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 21
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 21
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 24
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 24
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 25
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 25
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 5
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 5
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 6
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 6
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 7
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 7
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Route 8
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 Route
60%Early
Vermilion City - City
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Vermilion City - City
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Viridian City
Let's Go PikachuFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Viridian City
Let's Go EeveeFlying Pokemon in sky Lv.3-56 City
60%Early
Route 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
40%Early
Route 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
40%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route
30%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route
30%Early
Route 24
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route
30%Early
Route 25
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.9-14 Route
30%Early
Route 11
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route
25%Early
Route 11
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route
25%Early
Route 24
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route
20%Early
Route 25
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.9-14 Route
20%Early
Route 5
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Route 5
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Route 6
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Route 6
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Viridian Forest
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-6 Forest
15%Early
Viridian Forest
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-6 Forest
15%Early
Route 7
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 7
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 12
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
20%Late
Route 12
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
20%Late
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
20%Late
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
20%Late
Route 13
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 13
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 14
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 14
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 15
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 15
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
20%Late
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
10%Late
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
10%Late
Route 21
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route
10%Late
Route 21
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route
10%Late

Pidgey Guide

  • Pidgey becomes Pidgeotto at level 18, then Pidgeot at level 36. Straight three-stage line with no branching.

  • Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.

  • For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. 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

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