Pokémon type
Normal
Mega Pidgeot
#18 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mega Pidgeot
The best moves for Mega 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 temporarily evolves 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.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Pidgeot:
Game images
Mega Pidgeot, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Mega Pidgeot is a Normal & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgeot's best moveset is Gust & Brave Bird and it has a Max CP of 4,160.
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 |
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
Top Mega Pidgeot counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Pidgeot Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.95
- 2 0.96
- 3 1.03
- 4 1.03
- 5 1.06
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
280 |
| Defense |
|
175 |
| Stamina |
|
195 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 165 |
| Level 50 | 176 |
Average size
| Height | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 50.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,577 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,102 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,154 |
|
Level 40 |
3,680 |
|
Level 50 |
4,160 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,628 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,417 |