Pokémon type
Normal
Pidgeotto
#17 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pidgeotto
The best moves for Pidgeotto are Steel Wing and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Wing Attack and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Pidgey family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey for 12 Candy, and into Pidgeot for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Pidgeot.
- Evolving Mega Pidgeot costs 100 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 20 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Pidgey for 10 Candy, Pidgeotto for 45 Candy.
Game images
Pidgeotto, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pidgeotto is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Pidgey. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgeotto's best moveset is Steel Wing & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,350. Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot.
About
"Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
| Wing Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Twister | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Air Cutter | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Steel Wing
14 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
6.1 | 104% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
6 | 104% |
|
Steel Wing
14 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.8 | 100% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.7 | 99% |
|
Steel Wing
14 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
5.5 | 95% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
5.4 | 92% |
|
Steel Wing
14 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
4.7 | 82% |
|
Steel Wing
14 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4.6 | 79% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
4.5 | 77% |
|
Wing Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.33
- 2 0.34
- 3 0.34
- 4 0.34
- 5 0.36
- 6 0.37
- 7 0.37
- 8 0.38
- 9 0.38
- 10 0.38
The best counter to Pidgeotto is Thundurus (Incarnate Forme) (Shadow) with Thunder Shock and Wildbolt Storm, followed by Zekrom (Shadow), White Kyurem and Regieleki. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
The top Pidgeotto counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Pidgeotto's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
105 |
| Stamina |
|
160 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 138 |
| Level 50 | 147 |
Average size
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 1,000 |
| Candy | 1 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
512 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
682 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,024 |
|
Level 40 |
1,194 |
|
Level 50 |
1,350 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 853 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,109 |