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 stat exp.
It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.
Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x200-237%KO Thunder 2x133-158%KO | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Mareep builds →Thunder 2x165-196%KO Thunder Shock 2x63-75% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x80-95% Rollout 2x50-60% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Sudowoodo builds →Thunder Punch 2x45-53% Ice Punch 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x97-115%KO Rollout 2x58-70% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x212-250%KO Thunder Shock 2x80-95% Rollout 2x22-27% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Mareep builds →Thunder 2x157-185%KO Thunder Shock 2x63-75% | ||
 Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x143-168%KO Thunder Punch 2x47-56% Ice Punch 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x97-116%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x95-112%KO Rollout 2x57-68% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x217-256%KO Thunder Shock 2x81-96% Rollout 2x20-24% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x139-164%KO Thunder Punch 2x45-55% Ice Punch 2x45-55% Rock Throw 2x95-113%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x92-109%KO Rollout 2x56-66% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x212-249%KO Thunder Shock 2x79-94% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x139-164%KO Thunder Punch 2x45-55% Ice Punch 2x45-55% Rock Throw 2x95-113%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x92-109%KO Rollout 2x56-66% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x212-249%KO Thunder Shock 2x79-94% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 2x139-164%KO Thunder Punch 2x45-55% Ice Punch 2x45-55% Rock Throw 2x95-113%KO | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Graveler builds →Rock Throw 2x92-109%KO Rollout 2x56-66% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x212-249%KO Thunder Shock 2x79-94% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
In Gold & Silver, Jolteon can KO Pidgey with Thunderbolt (212-250%). Jynx threatens a KO with Ice Beam (220-259%). Rhydon's Rock Slide also KOs at 187-220%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x212-250%KO | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x220-259%KO Psychic110-129%KO Thief49-58% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x187-220%KO | ||
 Electabuzz Electric | C | |
Recommended Build ItemScopelens Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Electabuzz builds →Thunder 2x229-270%KO | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Pidgey View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x171-201%KO Surf85-100%KO Thunder 2x139-164%KO | ||
Gold & Silver 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
Breeding
Breed Pidgey easily with 19 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Feint Attack, Foresight, Pursuit and 1 more to offspring.
Gold & Silver Pidgey Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Pidgey. Feint Attack and Foresight come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Fly and Wing Attack and Ground and Steel coverage.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gold & Silver Pidgey Locations
Easy grab on Pidgey with high spawn rates across 34 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Pidgey in Gold & Silver
Which version you're playing matters for Pidgey. 34 walking spots at Lv. 2-15 spread across Gold and Silver, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Pidgey Guide
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver. 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