Pidgey
#16 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pidgey
The best moves for Pidgey are Quick Attack and Aerial Ace when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
26.4dps
Defense
12dps
26.4dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Pidgey family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto which costs 12 Candy, which then evolves into Pidgeot costing 50 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Pidgeot costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pidgey, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Pidgey is a Normal & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgey's strongest moveset is Quick Attack & Aerial Ace and it has a Max CP of 769. Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 26.4 |
| Twister | 50 | 16.7 |
| Air Cutter | 55 | 26.4 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quick Attack
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
19.1 | 100% |
|
Tackle
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
18.2 | 95% |
|
Quick Attack
12 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
17.4 | 91% |
|
Tackle
12 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
16.7 | 87% |
|
Quick Attack
12 dps
|
Twister
16.7 dps
|
14.5 | 76% |
|
Tackle
12 dps
|
Twister
16.7 dps
|
14.2 | 74% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pidgey?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pidgey are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Kyurem (White).
Pidgey is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
85 |
| Defense |
|
73 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
291 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
388 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
583 |
|
Level 40 |
680 |
|
Level 50 |
769 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 486 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 632 |