Pidgey
#16 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pidgey
The best moves for Pidgey are Tackle and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Quick Attack and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Defending
12DPS
26.4DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
Return
Purified
2.23DPE
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Pidgey family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto for 12 Candy, then into Pidgeot for 50 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Pidgeot costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Pidgey, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pidgey is a Normal & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Pidgey's best moveset is Tackle & Return and it has a Max CP of 769. Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto.
About
"Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5 | 108% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5 | 106% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
4.7 | 100% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Aerial Ace
26.4 DPS
|
4.6 | 98% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
4.4 | 95% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Air Cutter
26.4 DPS
|
4.3 | 92% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
3.7 | 80% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.6 | 78% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Twister
16.7 DPS
|
3.5 | 75% |
|
Quick Attack
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.1 | 67% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Pidgey?
Pidgey is weak to Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
The best counter to Pidgey is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and White Kyurem.
The top Pidgey 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 |
|
85 |
| Defense |
|
73 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
291 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
388 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
583 |
|
Level 40 |
680 |
|
Level 50 |
769 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 486 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 632 |