Pidove
#519 (Unova)
Best moveset for Pidove
The best moves for Pidove are Quick Attack and Return 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 3 Pokémon in the Pidove family. Pidove evolves into Tranquill for 12 Candy, then into Unfezant for 50 Candy.
Game images
Pidove, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Pidove is a Normal & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidove's best moveset is Quick Attack & Return and it has a Max CP of 958. Pidove evolves into Tranquill.
About
"These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Quick Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Air Cutter | 55 | 2 | 1.32 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 1 | 0.95 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
| Max Move | Lv 1 | Lv 2 | Lv 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Airstream from Air Slash | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Strike from Quick Attack | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| Max Guard shield HP | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Max Spirit heal, % of max HP | 8% | 12% | 16% |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.5 | 108% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.4 | 105% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.1 | 100% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
5.1 | 100% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
4.8 | 95% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Heat Wave
31.7 DPS
|
4.8 | 94% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
4.8 | 94% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Heat Wave
31.7 DPS
|
4.7 | 92% |
|
Air Slash
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
4.1 | 80% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.5 | 68% |
Counters & Raids
Top Pidove counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Pidove Raid Counters »
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
98 |
| Defense |
|
80 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2.1 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 |
363 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
484 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
726 |
|
Level 40 |
848 |
|
Level 50 |
958 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 605 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 787 |


