Pidgeotto (Pokémon)

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Pidgeotto ピジョン Pigeon #017
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bird Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye or Tangled Feet Tangled Feet Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #017 Johto #011 Hoenn #219 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 66.1 lbs. Imperial 30.0 kg Metric 66.1 lbs./30.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 2 Base Exp.: 113 Battle Exp.: 1131*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pidgeotto (Japanese: ピジョン Pigeon) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Pidgey starting at level 18, and evolves into Pidgeot starting at level 36.

Biology

Physiology

Pidgeotto is a large raptor-like bird. While its primary color is brown, its plumage is much more elaborate than its pre-evolution, Pidgey. Its head-crest is much longer than Pidgey's and is a reddish color. The plumage of its tail is also quite colorful, alternating between red and yellow. Other than its ornamental plumage, its basic coloration is similar to Pidgey, with pinkish-gray feet and black markings around its eyes. Pidgeotto has powerful talons to grasp prey so these claws can inflict a lot of damage.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

As well as being a powerful flier, it is capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest. Pidgeotto have an amazing sense of sight and hearing. Its eyesight is so good that it can spot a Caterpie from several miles up in the air.

Behavior

After evolution, Pidgeotto assumes a predatory niche. It claims a sprawling territory (more than 60 miles) and will fiercely defend it from intruders. One must be careful when moving through the territory of a Pidgeotto; while there is no evidence that they would attack a human, their keen eyesight and sharp claws could cause a lot of damage. Although its nest is usually in the center of its territory, it circles its territory throughout the day, looking out for prey and intruders.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

Pidgeotto typically dwell in forests with thick growth and large trees. They need a lot of space, and are very territorial, so it can be assumed that their territories usually do not overlap. They are most common in Kanto and Johto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pidgeotto, although omnivorous like most Pokémon, appears to prefer preying on other Pokémon such as Exeggcute. Both the anime and Pokémon Adventures have shown it attempting to eat a main character's Caterpie. Pidgeotto are known to prey on Magikarp by catching them in mid-jump.

In the anime

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Pidgeotto in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pidgeotto

In the anime, Ash caught a Pidgeotto in Ash Catches a Pokémon. Since then, it played a role as one of Ash's main Pokémon. It participated in the Gym battles against Team Rocket, Brock, and Misty, was frequently used for breaking Team Rocket's Meowth-shaped balloon. However, it was the only one of Ash's Pokémon at the time, save some of his numerous Tauros, not to participate in the Indigo League Conference. It eventually evolved into Pidgeot and left Ash's party to guard other Pidgey and Pidgeotto.

Other

Vladimir owns a Pidgeotto which knows Aerial Ace. He uses it to demonstrate to other trainers, like Ash and his Swellow, how to use the Template:Type2 attack.

Minor appearances

A Pidgeotto appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

A Pidgeotto and a flock of Pidgey briefly appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

Pokédex Entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP003 Pidgeotto Ash's Pokédex Pidgeotto, an evolved form of Pidgey. It is armed with sharp claws and dives from the sky to capture its prey. Unlike the more gentle Pidgey, Pidgeotto can be more dangerous. Approach with extreme caution.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Falkner owns a Pidgeotto.

In Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash gave his Pidgeotto the name of "Walter" and it appeared several times.

In the TCG

Main article: Pidgeotto (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder. Blue Yellow This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey. Stadium It builds its nest in the center of its large territory. It uses its powerfully-developed talons to swiftly snatch prey.
Generation II Gold It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey. Silver It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest. Crystal It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey. Stadium 2 It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
Generation III Ruby Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws. Sapphire Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws. Emerald This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws. FireRed The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away. LeafGreen Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Generation IV Diamond It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws. Pearl It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws. Platinum It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws. HeartGold It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey. SoulSilver It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Routes 14, 15, and 21 Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43 Crystal Common Routes 2, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, 38, 39, and 43
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Routes 13, 14, and 15, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Chrono Island Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Pidgey Platinum None Evolve Pidgey HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 25, 37, and 43, Viridian Forest 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 Trozei!	Secret Storage 11 Secret Storage 17 Endless Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Thunder (2F-5F) Mt. Blaze (1F-3F) Oddity Cave (B5)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Concealed Ruins (B10-B20) World Abyss (B1-B20) Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 63		123 - 170	236 - 330
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Total: 349	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 50.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	File:Box xd 017.png	Refresh	Normal
Shadow Panic		Wing Attack	Flying
--		Steel Wing	Steel
--		FeatherDance	Flying

Evolution

Unevolved Pidgey  Normal  Flying

Level 18 →

First Evolution Pidgeotto  Normal  Flying

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Pidgeot  Normal  Flying

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

For other sprites and images, please see Pidgeotto images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite several Pokédex entries stating otherwise, Pidgeotto cannot learn Peck.

Origin

Despite its name, its design appears to be less of a pigeon and more of an osprey or other bird of prey.

Name origin

Its name is a corruption of pigeon, a common bird; its Japanese name clearly refers to said species of bird. Its name could also possibly refer to Otto Lilienthal, a pioneer of unpowered heavier-than-air flight.

In other languages

• German: Tauboga - An extension of Taube (pigeon).
• French: Roucoups - From roucoule (coo) and coups (strikes).
• Korean: 피죤 Pijyon
• Chinese (Taiwan): 比比鸟 Bî Bî Nîao - Transliteration of the first part of Pidgeotto's Japanese name, Pigeon. The last character, 鸟, literally means bird.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 比比鳥 Bî Bî Nîao

Related articles

• Ash's Pidgeotto

Notes

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