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=Biology=
=Biology=
==Physiology==
==Physiology==
Pidgey resembles a small, plump-bodied bird. It is a brown color, with a lighter colored throat and belly. The tips of its wings share this cream color. Both its feet and beak are a pinkish-gray color. Its plumage is fairly non-descript, particularly compared to its evolutions Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. It has black markings around its eyes and a small crest of brown and cream feathers above its eyes. It resembles other small {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon such as {{P|Starly}}, {{P|Taillow}}, and {{P|Spearow}}. However due to the fact that (with the exception of Spearow) these Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, it is likely that they are a result of [[wp:convergent evolution|convergent evolution]].  
Pidgey resembles a small, plump-bodied bird. It is a brown color, with a lighter colored throat and belly. The tips of its wings share this cream color. Both its feet and beak are a pinkish-gray color. Its plumage is fairly non-descript, particularly compared to its evolutions Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. It has black markings around its eyes and a small crest of brown and cream feathers above its eyes. It resembles other small {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon such as {{P|Starly}}, {{P|Taillow}}, and {{P|Spearow}}. However due to the fact that (with the exception of Spearow) these Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, it is likely that they are a result of {{wp|convergent evolution}}.  


===Gender differences===
===Gender differences===
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==Habitat==
==Habitat==
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
[[Image:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
Pidgey typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They usually live alongside  {{p|Rattata}}. Pidgey also are found on the roofs of tall builings in big cities.
Pidgey typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They usually live alongside  {{p|Rattata}}. Pidgey also are found on the roofs of tall buildings in big cities.


==Diet==
==Diet==
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|gen=1
|gen=1
|type=flying
|type=flying
|redbluedex=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to [[Sand-Attack (move)|kick up blinding sand]].
|redbluedex=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to {{m2|Sand-Attack|kick up blinding sand}}.
|yellowdex=Very docile. If attacked, it will often [[Sand-Attack (move)|kick up sand]] to protect itself rather than fight back.
|yellowdex=Very docile. If attacked, it will often {{m2|Sand-Attack|kick up sand}} to protect itself rather than fight back.
|stadiumdex=If at all possible, it will try to avoid battles. Small or weak enemies are blown away by {{M|whirlwind}}.
|stadiumdex=If at all possible, it will try to avoid battles. Small or weak enemies are blown away by {{M|whirlwind}}.
|golddex=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by [[Sand-Attack (move)|kicking up sand]].
|golddex=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by {{m2|Sand-Attack|kicking up sand}}.
|silverdex=Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by [[Sand-Attack (move)|flapping up sand]].
|silverdex=Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by {{m2|Sand-Attack|flapping up sand}}.
|crystaldex=It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
|crystaldex=It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
|stadium2dex=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by [[Sand-Attack (move)|kicking up sand]].
|stadium2dex=It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by {{m2|Sand-Attack|kicking up sand}}.
|rubydex=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.
|rubydex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|sapphiredex=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.
|emeralddex=It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
|emeralddex=It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
|firereddex=Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
|firereddex=Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
|leafgreendex=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings and ground level to [[Sand-Attack (move)|kick up blinding sand]].
|leafgreendex=A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings and ground level to {{m2|Sand-Attack|kick up blinding sand}}.
|diamonddex=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
|diamonddex=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
|pearldex=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
|pearldex=It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
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===Alternate Games===
===Alternate Games===
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ([[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]], [[Base Set 2 (TCG)|Base Set 2]], [[Legendary Collection (TCG)|Legendary Collection]])
;[[Pokémon Pinball]], [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] ([[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]], [[Base Set 2 (TCG)|Base Set 2]], [[Legendary Collection (TCG)|Legendary Collection]])
:A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to [[Sand-Attack (move)|kick up blinding sand]].
:A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to {{m2|Sand-Attack|kick up blinding sand}}.


==Game locations==
==Game locations==
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* In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]] games as well as [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], it is the most common land Pokémon available, the second most common being {{p|Rattata}}.
* In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]] games as well as [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]], it is the most common land Pokémon available, the second most common being {{p|Rattata}}.
* Pidgey was originally going to be named "Pidge".
* Pidgey was originally going to be named "Pidge".
* {{Ash}} attempted to capture one in the [[EP001|first episode]] of the [[anime]]. However, he failed. He would [[EP003|later]] capture its [[Ash's Pidgeot|evolved form]].
* {{Ash}} attempted to capture one in the [[EP001|first episode]] of the [[anime]]. However, he failed. He would [[EP003|later]] capture its [[Ash's Pidgeot|evolved form]].
* In the Generation I games Pidgey was seen as weak by many because of its low stats and disability to learn many good flying attacks. In those games, a {{P|Spearow}} was a better option.
* In the Generation I games, Pidgey was seen as weak by many because of its low stats and disability to learn many good flying attacks. In those games, a {{P|Spearow}} was a better option.


== Origin ==
== Origin ==

Revision as of 19:45, 12 March 2008

← 000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Beedrill
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Pidgey
ポッポ Poppo
#016
150
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal Flying
Category
Tiny Bird Pokémon
Abilities
Keen Eye or Tangled Feet
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#016 		Johto
#010 		Hoenn
#218
Regional Browser numbers
Height
1′00″
Imperial 		0.3 m
Metric
Weight
4.0 lbs.
Imperial 		1.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style

Blue-Striped
Footprint
    
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Flying group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
0 		Def
0 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0
Base Exp.: 55 Battle Exp.: 551*

Pidgey (Japanese: ポッポ Poppo) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon.

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at Level 18, then into Pidgeot at Level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Pidgey resembles a small, plump-bodied bird. It is a brown color, with a lighter colored throat and belly. The tips of its wings share this cream color. Both its feet and beak are a pinkish-gray color. Its plumage is fairly non-descript, particularly compared to its evolutions Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. It has black markings around its eyes and a small crest of brown and cream feathers above its eyes. It resembles other small Flying-type Pokémon such as Starly, Taillow, and Spearow. However due to the fact that (with the exception of Spearow) these Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, it is likely that they are a result of convergent evolution.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction, and homing instincts. It can locate its nest even when far removed from familiar surroundings. Because of this, it is extremely easy to train to deliver messages.

Behavior

Pidgey are very common and can be seen in a variety of environments. It is a docile Pokémon, and generally prefers to flee from its enemies rather than fight them. Pidgey’s small size permits it to easily hide in long grass, where it is typically found foraging for small insects. It is known to flush out potential prey from long grass by flapping its wings rapidly. This maneuver also serves to protect Pidgey from enemies. If disturbed, a Pidgey is capable of sending a blinding cloud of dust into the air, permitting it to make its escape. This evasive technique can also be applied to battles. While Pidgey generally do not like to fight, they have been known to strike with surprising fierceness when they are cornered. While Pidgey make ideal targets for young trainers, due to their temperaments, it is not unheard of for novice trainers to be seriously injured by a panicked Pidgey.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif
Forest Pokémon

Pidgey typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They usually live alongside Rattata. Pidgey also are found on the roofs of tall buildings in big cities.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgey mainly eat Weedle, Caterpie, Wurmple, and other small insects.

In the anime

File:Orville.jpg
Orville, a Pidgey from Fly Me to the Moon

Pidgey first appeared in Pokémon, I Choose You!. Ash tried capturing it, but failed because Pikachu would not obey him.

Casey has a Pidgey in her first appearance, The Double Trouble Header.

Many Pidgey were featured in Carrying On as mail-Pidgey, owned by Malachi and his grandfather.

Wilbur, guardian of Pudgy Pidgey Isle, helped to teach a Pidgey named Orville how to fly in Fly Me to the Moon.

Prof. Oak captured a Pidgey just before Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?. He used it to get rid of Team Rocket.

Team Rocket mistook a Pidgey for a Ho-Oh in Battling the Enemy Within.

In the manga

Professor Oak had a Pidgey in Electric Tale of Pikachu.

In the Pokémon Special manga

Pidgey makes a couple of cameos in the Red, Green & Blue chapter; in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory and in ...But Fearow Itself! when a frozen one is pictured by Bill in his explanation about how to stop a flying Pokémon. Also, the Safari Zone's tour guide is an automated robotic Pidgey.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgey (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to Template:M2.
Blue
Yellow Very docile. If attacked, it will often Template:M2 to protect itself rather than fight back.
Stadium If at all possible, it will try to avoid battles. Small or weak enemies are blown away by whirlwind.
Generation II
Gold It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by Template:M2.
Silver Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by Template:M2.
Crystal It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
Stadium 2 It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by Template:M2.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
FireRed Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
LeafGreen A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings and ground level to Template:M2.
Generation IV
Diamond It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Pearl It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Alternate Games

Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set, Base Set 2, Legendary Collection)
A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to Template:M2.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Common Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Common Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest
Generation II
Gold Silver
Common Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34 35, 36, and 37, National Park
Crystal
Common Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, and 37, National Park, Ilex Forest
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Common Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Five Isle Meadow
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Swarm Route 229
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Beach
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei Endless Level 14
Endless Level 33
Forever Level 14
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Howling Forest (9F-13F)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
56
54 - 118 105 - 232
Total:
251
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 35.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Start Gust Normal
5 Sand Attack Ground
12 Quick Attack Normal
19 Whirlwind Normal
28 Wing Attack Flying
36 Agility Psychic
44 Mirror Move Flying
Generation II
Level Move Type
Start Tackle Normal
5 Sand Attack Ground
9 Gust Flying
15 Quick Attack Normal
21 Whirlwind Normal
29 Wing Attack Flying
37 Agility Psychic
47 Mirror Move Flying
Generation III
Level Move Type
Start Tackle Normal
5 Sand Attack Ground
9 Gust Flying
13 Quick Attack Normal
19 Whirlwind Normal
25 Wing Attack Flying
31 FeatherDance Flying
39 Agility Psychic
47 Mirror Move Flying
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Start Tackle Normal Physical
5 Sand Attack Ground Status
9 Gust Flying Special
13 Quick Attack Normal Physical
17 Whirlwind Normal Status
21 Twister Dragon Special
25 FeatherDance Flying Status
29 Agility Psychic Status
33 Wing Attack Flying Physical
37 Roost Flying Status
41 Tailwind Flying Status
45 Mirror Move Flying Status
49 Air Slash Flying Special

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM02 Razor Wind Normal
TM04 Whirlwind Normal
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM09 Take Down Normal
TM10 Double-Edge Normal
TM20 Rage Normal
TM31 Mimic Normal
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM33 Reflect Psychic
TM34 Bide Normal
TM39 Swift Normal
TM43 Sky Attack Flying
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM50 Substitute Normal
HM02 Fly Flying
Generation II
# Move Type
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM11 Sunny Day Fire
TM13 Snore Normal
TM17 Protect Normal
TM20 Endure Normal
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM27 Return Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap Ground
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM34 Swagger Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk Normal
TM39 Swift Normal
TM43 Detect Fighting
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Attract Normal
TM46 Thief Dark
TM47 Steel Wing Steel
HM02 Fly Flying
Generation III
# Move Type
TM06 Toxic Poison
TM10 Hidden Power Normal
TM11 Sunny Day Fire
TM17 Protect Normal
TM21 Frustration Normal
TM27 Return Normal
TM32 Double Team Normal
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying
TM42 Facade Normal
TM43 Secret Power Normal
TM44 Rest Psychic
TM45 Attract Normal
TM46 Thief Dark
TM47 Steel Wing Steel
HM02 Fly Flying
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status
TM17 Protect Normal Status
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical
TM27 Return Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical
TM42 Facade Normal Physical
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical
TM44 Rest Psychic Status
TM45 Attract Normal Status
TM46 Thief Dark Physical
TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical
TM51 Roost Flying Status
TM58 Endure Normal Status
TM78 Captivate Normal Status
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical
TM87 Swagger Normal Status
TM88 Pluck Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute Normal Status
HM02 Fly Flying Physical
HM05 Defog Flying Status

By breeding

Move Type Cat. Father
Air Cutter Flying Special Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Farfetch'd
Skarmory
Air Slash Flying Special Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Farfetch'd
Hoothoot, Noctowl
Skarmory
Taillow, Swellow
Wingull
Togekiss
Brave Bird Flying Physical Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Faint Attack Dark Physical Murkrow
Foresight Normal Status Hoothoot, Noctowl
Pursuit Dark Physical Spearow, Fearow
Doduo, Dodrio
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Wingull
Steel Wing Steel Physical Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot
Spearow, Fearow
Zubat, Golbat, Crobat
Farfetch'd
Doduo, Dodrio
Hoothoot, Noctowl
Togetic, Togekiss
Natu, Xatu
Murkrow, Honchkrow
Skarmory
Wingull, Pelipper
Taillow, Swellow
Swablu, Altaria
Starly, Staravia, Staraptor
Uproar Normal Special Doduo, Dodrio
Chatot
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding.

By tutoring

Move Type Cat. Version
Double-Edge Normal Physical FR LG E
Mimic Normal Status FR LG E
Substitute Normal Status FR LG E
Endure Normal Status     E
Mud-Slap Ground Special     E
Sleep Talk Normal Status     E
Snore Normal Special     E
Swagger Normal Status     E
Swift Normal Special     E

TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Pidgey For other sprites and images, please see Pidgey images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • In the Generation I and II games as well as Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is the most common land Pokémon available, the second most common being Rattata.
  • Pidgey was originally going to be named "Pidge".
  • Ash attempted to capture one in the first episode of the anime. However, he failed. He would later capture its evolved form.
  • In the Generation I games, Pidgey was seen as weak by many because of its low stats and disability to learn many good flying attacks. In those games, a Spearow was a better option.

Origin

It shares some similarities with pigeons, and there have been some references to Pidgey Mail, alluding to homing pigeons.

Name origin

Pidgey's name could be a corruption of pigeon or a combination of that with the word budgie. Its Japanese name appears to be the onomatopoeia of the sound a pigeon makes, ポッポッポ poppoppo.

In other languages

  • German: Taubsi - "Taube" is the german word for pigeon.
  • French: Roucool - Roucoule is for a pigeon's coo. Cool means the same as in English.
  • Korean: 구구 Kugu
  • Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 波波 Po Po - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Poppo.

Related articles

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