Pidgeot
#18 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pidgeot
The best moves for Pidgeot are Gust and Brave Bird when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Pidgey family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pidgeot evolves from Pidgeotto for 50 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Pidgeot.
- Evolving Mega Pidgeot costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Pidgeot:
Game images
Pidgeot, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Pidgeot is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Pidgeotto. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgeot's best moveset is Gust & Brave Bird and it has a Max CP of 2,407.
About
"This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Gust Elite TM | 25 | 15 |
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Steel Wing | 14 | 14 |
| Wing Attack Elite TM | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Brave Bird | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Twister | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Air Cutter Elite TM | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Hurricane | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 1 | 0.95 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Feather Dance | 35 | 2 | 0.84 |
| 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
Counters & Raids
What counters Pidgeot?
Pidgeot is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
The best counter to Pidgeot is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and White Kyurem.
The top Pidgeot 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 |
|
166 |
| Defense |
|
154 |
| Stamina |
|
195 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 165 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 39.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
912 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,216 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,825 |
|
Level 40 |
2,129 |
|
Level 50 |
2,407 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,521 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,977 |