Pidgey Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Pidgey official artwork
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Pidgey

Tiny Bird Pokémon

NORMALFLYING

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Pidgey Pokédex brings together the essential information for Pidgey, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Pidgey is National Pokédex #16 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Pidgey Pokédex covers Pidgey across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Pidgey at a glance

Type
NORMALFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×
Best base stat
Speed — 56
Abilities
Keen Eye, Tangled ♀eet, Big Pecks (Hidden)
Next evolution
Pidgeotto — Level 18

Pidgey Pokédex overview

Pidgey has the Normal and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Tiny Bird Pokémon. A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Pidgey Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Pidgey quick facts

Height
0.3 m
Weight
1.8 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
255
Base happiness
70

Pidgey Pokédex type and weaknesses

Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice and Rock. It resists Grass and Bug. It is immune to Ground and Ghost. These matchups come from Pidgey's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Pidgey and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Pidgey type effectiveness

Damage taken when Pidgey is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×

Resists

GRASS½×BUG½×

Immune to

GROUND0×GHOST0×

Based on Normal / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Pidgey Pokédex stats

Pidgey has a base stat total of 251, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 56. In the Pidgey Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Pidgey is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Pidgey base stats

Hp40
Attack45
Defense40
Special Attack35
Special Defense35
Speed56
Total251

Pidgey Pokédex abilities

Pidgey can have Keen Eye, Tangled ♀eet and Big Pecks as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Pidgey functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Pidgey abilities

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Tangled ♀eet

Doubles evasion when confused.

Big Pecks Hidden

Protects against Defense drops.

Pidgey Pokédex evolution

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto (Level 18). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Pidgey evolution family

Level 18

Pidgey evolution requirements

Pidgey Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Pidgey has 1 form shown on this Pidgey Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Pidgey normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Pidgey.

Pidgey Pokédex game appearances

Pidgey appears in 26 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Pidgey appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Pidgey game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Pidgey?

The locations below show where Pidgey can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Pidgey encounter locations

500 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlueKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
BlueKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
BlueKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
BlueKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
BlueKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2315%—
BlueKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2520%—
BlueKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
BlueKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2520%—
BlueKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2715%—
BlueKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2620%—
BlueKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2315%—
BlueKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
BlueKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk415%—
BlueKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk510%—
BlueKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1215%—
BlueKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
BlueKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1315%—
BlueKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
BlueKanto Route 3 AreaWalk715%—
BlueKanto Route 3 AreaWalk810%—
BlueKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
BlueKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1515%—
BlueKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
BlueKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
BlueKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1515%—
BlueKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
BlueKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
BlueKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
BlueKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
BlueKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
BlueKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2110%—
BlueKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2320%—
CrystalIlex ♀orest AreaWalk75%Time Day
CrystalIlex ♀orest AreaWalk75%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaWalk330%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaWalk410%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaWalk410%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaWalk430%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaWalk510%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaWalk510%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaWalk75%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaWalk75%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaWalk1220%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaWalk1220%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1430%Swarm No, Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk1430%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm Yes, Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm Yes, Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk430%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk430%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk55%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk55%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk64%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 36 AreaWalk64%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk330%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk520%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk520%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1030%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1030%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
CrystalKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
CrystalNational Park AreaWalk1310%Time Day
CrystalNational Park AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning
DiamondSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk5120%Swarm Yes
FireredBerry ♀orest AreaWalk3210%—
FireredBond Bridge AreaWalk2910%—
FireredBond Bridge AreaWalk3220%—
FireredFive Isle ♂eadow AreaWalk4420%—
FireredKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
FireredKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
FireredKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
FireredKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
FireredKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2310%—
FireredKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2510%—
FireredKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
FireredKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2510%—
FireredKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2710%—
FireredKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2710%—
FireredKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2510%—
FireredKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2710%—
FireredKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk210%—
FireredKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
FireredKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk410%—
FireredKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk55%—
FireredKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1110%—
FireredKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
FireredKanto Route 25 AreaWalk115%—
FireredKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1310%—
FireredKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
FireredKanto Route 3 AreaWalk710%—
FireredKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
FireredKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%—
FireredKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
FireredKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
FireredKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1510%—
FireredKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
FireredKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
FireredKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
FireredKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
FireredKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk230%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk420%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk45%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk330%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk330%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm No, Time Day
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm Yes
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1320%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1420%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk154%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
GoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time ♂orning
GoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk330%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk330%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk710%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk830%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk830%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1020%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1420%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1420%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
GoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1420%Time ♂orning
GoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1420%Time Day
GoldNational Park AreaWalk105%Time ♂orning
GoldNational Park AreaWalk1210%Time ♂orning
GoldNational Park AreaWalk1210%Time Day
GoldNational Park AreaWalk144%Time ♂orning
GoldNational Park AreaWalk144%Time Day
Green JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
Green JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
Green JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
Green JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
Green JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2315%—
Green JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2520%—
Green JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
Green JapanKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2520%—
Green JapanKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2715%—
Green JapanKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2620%—
Green JapanKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2315%—
Green JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
Green JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk415%—
Green JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk510%—
Green JapanKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1215%—
Green JapanKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
Green JapanKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1315%—
Green JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
Green JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk715%—
Green JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk810%—
Green JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
Green JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1515%—
Green JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
Green JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
Green JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1515%—
Green JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
Green JapanKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
Green JapanKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
Green JapanKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
Green JapanKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
Green JapanKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2110%—
Green JapanKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2320%—
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk220%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk220%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk210%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk210%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk220%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk220%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk210%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk210%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk410%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 30 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk320%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 31 AreaWalk310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk144%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 35 AreaWalk144%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 36 AreaWalk154%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1320%Time Day
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1510%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldJohto Route 37 AreaWalk154%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1510%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1510%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1610%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1610%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1710%Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldJohto Safari Zone ♀orestWalk1710%Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Inactive
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk220%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk220%Swarm No, Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk35%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk35%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityWalk320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityWalk320%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityWalk310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityWalk310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityWalk510%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk75%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk85%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk820%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk820%Swarm No, Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk810%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 25 AreaWalk810%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1410%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1410%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk155%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 5 AreaWalk155%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%Time ♂orning
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%Time Day
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1410%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1410%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk104%Time ♂orning, Bug Catching Contest No
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk125%Time ♂orning, Bug Catching Contest No
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk125%Time Day, Bug Catching Contest No
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk144%Time ♂orning, Bug Catching Contest No
HeartgoldNational Park AreaWalk144%Time Day, Bug Catching Contest No
HeartgoldViridian ♀orest AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning, Radio Off
HeartgoldViridian ♀orest AreaWalk310%Time Day, Radio Off
HeartgoldViridian ♀orest AreaWalk75%Time Day
LeafgreenBerry ♀orest AreaWalk3210%—
LeafgreenBond Bridge AreaWalk2910%—
LeafgreenBond Bridge AreaWalk3220%—
LeafgreenFive Isle ♂eadow AreaWalk4420%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2310%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2510%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2510%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2710%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2710%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2510%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2710%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk210%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk410%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk55%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1110%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 25 AreaWalk115%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1310%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 3 AreaWalk710%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1510%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
LeafgreenKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld13–18100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld3–8100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld7–12100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld9–14100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 5 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 5 AreaOverworld11–16100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld11–16100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld22–27100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld22–27100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go EeveeKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld37–42100%—
Lets Go EeveeViridian ♀orest AreaOverworld3–6100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 1 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 11 AreaOverworld13–18100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 12 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 13 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 14 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 15 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 16 AreaOverworld31–36100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 17 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 18 AreaOverworld33–38100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld3–8100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld3–4100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 24 AreaOverworld7–12100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 25 AreaOverworld9–14100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 5 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 5 AreaOverworld11–16100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 6 AreaOverworld11–16100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 7 AreaOverworld22–27100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Route 8 AreaOverworld22–27100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld ♀lying3–56100%—
Lets Go PikachuKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOverworld37–42100%—
Lets Go PikachuViridian ♀orest AreaOverworld3–6100%—
PearlSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk5120%Swarm Yes
PlatinumSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk475%—
PlatinumSinnoh Route 229 AreaWalk5010%Time Day
RedKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
RedKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
RedKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
RedKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
RedKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2315%—
RedKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2520%—
RedKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
RedKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2520%—
RedKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2715%—
RedKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2620%—
RedKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2315%—
RedKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
RedKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk415%—
RedKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk510%—
RedKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1215%—
RedKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
RedKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1315%—
RedKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
RedKanto Route 3 AreaWalk715%—
RedKanto Route 3 AreaWalk810%—
RedKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
RedKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1515%—
RedKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
RedKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
RedKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1515%—
RedKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
RedKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
RedKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
RedKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
RedKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
RedKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2110%—
RedKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk210%—
Red JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%—
Red JapanKanto Route 1 AreaWalk51%—
Red JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2315%—
Red JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk2520%—
Red JapanKanto Route 12 AreaWalk275%—
Red JapanKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2520%—
Red JapanKanto Route 13 AreaWalk2715%—
Red JapanKanto Route 14 AreaWalk2620%—
Red JapanKanto Route 15 AreaWalk2315%—
Red JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk415%—
Red JapanKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk510%—
Red JapanKanto Route 24 AreaWalk1215%—
Red JapanKanto Route 24 AreaWalk135%—
Red JapanKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1315%—
Red JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk620%—
Red JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk715%—
Red JapanKanto Route 3 AreaWalk810%—
Red JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1515%—
Red JapanKanto Route 5 AreaWalk165%—
Red JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1320%—
Red JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1515%—
Red JapanKanto Route 6 AreaWalk165%—
Red JapanKanto Route 7 AreaWalk1920%—
Red JapanKanto Route 7 AreaWalk2210%—
Red JapanKanto Route 8 AreaWalk1820%—
Red JapanKanto Route 8 AreaWalk2010%—
Red JapanKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2110%—
Red JapanKanto Sea Route 21 AreaWalk2320%—
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk320%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 30 AreaWalk230%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 30 AreaWalk420%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 30 AreaWalk45%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 31 AreaWalk330%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 31 AreaWalk55%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm No, Time Day
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm No, Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 35 AreaWalk145%Swarm Yes
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1320%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk1420%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 36 AreaWalk154%Time ♂orning
SilverJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time Day
SilverJohto Route 37 AreaWalk1520%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk230%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk310%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 1 AreaWalk44%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk330%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityWalk710%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 25 AreaWalk830%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 25 AreaWalk830%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 25 AreaWalk1020%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 5 AreaWalk1510%Time ♂orning
SilverKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1330%Time Day
SilverKanto Route 6 AreaWalk1330%Time ♂orning
SilverNational Park AreaWalk105%Time ♂orning
SilverNational Park AreaWalk1210%Time ♂orning
SilverNational Park AreaWalk1210%Time Day
SilverNational Park AreaWalk144%Time ♂orning
SilverNational Park AreaWalk144%Time Day
SoulsilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk220%Time ♂orning
SoulsilverJohto Route 29 AreaWalk220%Time Day

Pidgey Pokédex moves

The Pidgey Pokédex lists 87 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Pidgey move explorer

87 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
3Sand AttackGROUNDStatus—10015Level Up
9Mirror ♂oveFLYINGStatus——20Level Up
11Quick AttackNORMALPhysical4010030Level Up
15Wing AttackFLYINGPhysical6010035Level Up
17RoostFLYINGStatus——5Level Up
17WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Level Up
21TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Level Up
23AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Level Up
25Feather DanceFLYINGStatus—10015Level Up
27Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Level Up
29Razor WindNORMALSpecial8010010Level Up
41TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Level Up
45Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Level Up
53HurricaneFLYINGSpecial1107010Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—DetectFIGHTINGStatus——5Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—PluckFLYINGPhysical6010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—Razor WindNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—U TurnBUGPhysical7010020Machine
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Egg
—Air SlashFLYINGSpecial759515Egg
—Brave BirdFLYINGPhysical12010015Egg
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Egg
—Feint AttackDARKPhysical60—20Egg
—ForesightNORMALStatus——40Egg
—PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Egg
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Egg
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Heat WaveFIRESpecial959010Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Sky AttackFLYINGPhysical140905Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—TwisterDRAGONSpecial4010020Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor

Pidgey Pokédex entries

The Pidgey Pokédex entries below let you compare how Pidgey has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Pidgey Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Blue

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Yellow

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

Gold

It usually hides in tall grass. Be­ cause it dislikes fighting, it pro­ tects itself by kicking up sand.

Silver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flap­ ping up sand.

Crystal

It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.

Ruby

PIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Sapphire

PIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Emerald

It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Firered

Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.

Leafgreen

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Diamond

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Pearl

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Platinum

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Heartgold

It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.

Soulsilver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.

Black

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

White

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Black 2

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

White 2

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

X

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Y

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Omega Ruby

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Alpha Sapphire

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Lets Go Pikachu

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

Lets Go Eevee

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

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