Pidgeotto
#17 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pidgeotto
The best moves for Pidgeotto are Steel Wing 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
14dps
26.4dps
Defense
14dps
26.4dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Pidgey family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey which costs 12 Candy, and evolves into Pidgeot which costs 50 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Pidgeot costing 0 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 Pidgeotto, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Pidgeotto is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Pidgey. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgeotto's strongest moveset is Steel Wing & Aerial Ace 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Wing Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
18.7 | 100% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 dps
|
18.6 | 99% |
|
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
17.4 | 93% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Air Cutter
26.4 dps
|
17.1 | 92% |
|
Steel Wing
14 dps
|
Twister
16.7 dps
|
15.1 | 81% |
|
Wing Attack
12 dps
|
Twister
16.7 dps
|
14.3 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pidgeotto?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pidgeotto are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Kyurem (White).
Pidgeotto 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 |
|
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 |