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, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
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.
The best counter to Pidgeotto is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and White Kyurem.
The top Pidgeotto counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| White Kyurem | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
117 |
| Defense |
|
105 |
| Stamina |
|
160 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 138 |
Size
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 30 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |