Pidgeot (Japanese: ピジョット Pigeot) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Pidgeotto starting at level 36. It is the final form of Pidgey.
Pidgeot can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot using the Pidgeotite.
Biology
Pidgeot is an avian Pokémon with large wings, sharp talons, and a short, hooked beak. Its glossy plumage is mostly brown with cream-colored underparts and flight feathers. Its head has a decorated crest that is nearly as long as its body. The center feathers of its crest are yellow, while the outer feathers are red. The fan-like feathers of its tail are red or brown. Its beak and legs are pink, and there are three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe on each foot. Behind each eye is an angular black marking.
Pidgeot's powerful wings are capable of stirring up windstorms in just a few flaps, and it may spread its wings to intimidate enemies. This Pokémon is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. Its plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled Trainers. Gust and Feather Dance are its former signature moves. Pidgeot typically dwells in temperate forests with thick growth and large trees. It is known to prey on Magikarp, which it can spot from great heights.
Pidgeot grows noticeably when it Mega Evolves, developing a larger body and longer, broader wings. Its wingtips and tail feathers are tipped with blue, and its cream coloring is now white. Its eyes turn red and its pupils turn white. Mega Pidgeot has an even more elaborate crest on its head, with a streamer-like red plume extending from a mane of yellow feathers. A red feather projects from the front of its crest and there is a single red highlight on the left side. The crest is sensitive to air currents, acting like a large antenna and stabilizing Mega Pidgeot's flight.[1] Additionally, its increased wing power allows it to fly for two weeks without rest.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Ash had a Pidgeot that he caught as a Pidgeotto early in his journey during Ash Catches a Pokémon. In Pallet Party Panic!, the same Spearow Ash had thrown a rock at in the first episode returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a Fearow. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After Pidgeot defeated Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Ash promised to return for it someday.
Other
A Pidgeot appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Corey. It was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by Mewtwo. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto due to a dubbing error. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns. Corey's Pidgeot reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where it played the same role.
A giant Pidgeot appeared in Bound for Trouble as a resident of Fairchild Island. Its size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on the island. Pidgeot snatched Meowth and Pikachu when they got tethered together.
A Pidgeot appeared in Fighting Flyer with Fire, under the ownership of Falkner. It is his main Pokémon. Falkner used it in his Gym battle against Ash, where it battled and defeated Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack. It was later defeated by Charizard following a lengthy battle, earning Ash the Zephyr Badge.
A Pidgeot appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!, under the ownership of Solidad. It was used alongside Slowbro in a two-on-two Contest Battle against May's Combusken and Munchlax during the Kanto Grand Festival.
A Pidgeot appeared in Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!, where it was used by Ben while he was spying on a Heatran.
A Pidgeot that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Pidgeot was used to battle Ash's Pikachu, Talonflame, and Greninja. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
Minor appearances
Pidgeot debuted in a fantasy in The School of Hard Knocks.
A Pidgeot appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
Pidgeot physically debuted in Misty Meets Her Match, under the ownership of Rudy. It was used to assist Rudy's referee in overseeing the match between him and Ash.
Multiple Pidgeot appeared in The Power of One, where they were among the numerous Pokémon who sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A wild Pidgeot appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Pidgeot appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.
A Pidgeot appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
A Pidgeot appeared in Hoenn Alone, under the ownership of an Officer Jenny. It was used to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.
A Pidgeot appeared in Who's Flying Now? as one of the Pokémon featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
Two Pidgeot appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. One was under the ownership of Sir Aaron, who used it for aerial transport, while the other was one of Mew's transformations.
A Coordinator's Pidgeot appeared in A Hurdle for Squirtle, where it participated in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.
A Pidgeot appeared in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2).
A Pidgeot appeared in Jessie's fantasy in Three Jynx and a Baby!.
A wild Pidgeot appeared in A Staravia is Born!, where it helped Ash and his friends rescue some Flying-type Pokémon from Team Rocket.
A Pidgeot appeared in The Keystone Pops!.
A Pidgeot appeared in Riding the Winds of Change, where it was among the many Pokémon Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used to blow a Gligar away from the city.
Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Pidgeot made a cameo appearance in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Pidgeot that can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
Two Pidgeot appeared in I Choose You!. They were among the Pokémon that were under the control of Marshadow.
A Pidgeot appeared in a photo taken by Rotom in Alola, Kanto!.
A Pidgeot appeared in a video hologram in SS002.
A Pidgeot appeared in SS006 where it was seen flying in a forest.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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Pidgeot
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Ash's Pokédex
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Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of Pidgeotto. It can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile.
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Mega Pidgeot in the animated trailer
In Pokémon Origins
A Pidgeot appeared in File 1: Red as one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Blue used a Pidgeot during his battle with Red in File 4: Charizard.
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A Mega Pidgeot made a cameo appearance in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where it was seen battling a Mega Salamence.
In Pokémon Generations
Blue owns a Pidgeot, which appeared in The Challenger. He used it during his Indigo League battle against Bruno and his Machamp. It eventually won, much to Bruno's shock, and Blue was allowed to progress to Agatha's room.
In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Gary has a Pidgeot and used it along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in SSM01.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga
A Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette in JBA5, under the ownership of Blue.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Blue owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his team. It first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales. In the Yellow arc, it delivered mail from Blue to Professor Oak and vice-versa. It now resides in the Viridian Gym as one of its defenders in case challengers appear while he is away, with Blue's Rhydon taking its place in his active team.
Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O", is seen with a Pidgeot in Just a Spearow Carrier.
In Can You Diglett?, a Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
Crystal mentioned that she caught a Pidgeot on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.
A Pidgeot appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Falkner's Pidgeot debuted in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
In PZ09, Shigeru used a Pidgeot to attack Satoshi while he was flying on his Charizard.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pidgeot (TCG)
Other appearances
Two Pidgeot appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Pidgeot
| Generation I
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Kanto
#018
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| Red(ENG)
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When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
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| Stadium
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Capable of flying incredibly quickly. In full flight, by the time its flapping is heard, it is long gone.
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Johto
#012
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| Gold
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Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
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| Silver
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It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
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| Crystal
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Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing Magikarp, even while flying at 3,300 feet.
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| Stadium 2
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Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#018
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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This Pokémon has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many trainers are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon.
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| FireRed
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It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
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| LeafGreen
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When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#012
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| Diamond
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By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
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| SoulSilver
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It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
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Unova
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| Black
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By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
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| White
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| Black 2
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By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Central #019
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Hoenn
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When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
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| Y
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It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Mega Pidgeot
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Game locations
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Moon
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Ultra Moon
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Let's Go Eevee
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| Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generation I-V
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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83
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143 - 190
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276 - 370
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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Total: 469
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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 70.
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Generation VI onward
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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83
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143 - 190
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276 - 370
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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117
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109 - 185
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215 - 366
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Total: 545
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Pidgeot
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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83
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143 - 190
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276 - 370
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111
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104 - 179
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204 - 353
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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141
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131 - 212
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258 - 419
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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138
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128 - 209
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252 - 412
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Total: 638
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pidgeot in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pidgeot in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pidgeot can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pidgeot cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Pidgeot can learn this move normally in Generation VII
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pidgeot
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pidgeot
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Forms
Mega Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Pidgeot is depicted with red and yellow tail feathers in its official Generation I artwork, while the Generation III artwork depicts red ones only. This discrepancy is expressed in numerous ways in Pidgeot's in-game sprites and anime depictions.
- When rebattling Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Falkner and Blue have a Pidgeot as their highest-leveled Pokémon.
- Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.
- Mega Pidgeot is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 579.
- Mega Pidgeot is tied with Drampa and Porygon-Z for the highest base Special Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.
Origin
Despite its name, Pidgeot's appearance and behavior do not resemble a pigeon so much as that of a bird of prey, especially an osprey or an eagle. In particular, its Shiny coloration resembles a golden eagle. Its eye markings strongly resemble the Sun and Sky gods of Egyptian mythology, Ra and Horus.
Name origin
Pidgeot and Pigeot are combinations of pigeon and jet (referring to its great speeds).
In other languages
| Language
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ピジョット Pigeot
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From ピジョン pijon and ジェット jetto
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 French
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Roucarnage
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From roucoule and carnage
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 Spanish
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Pidgeot
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Same as English name
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 German
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Tauboss
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From Taube and Boss
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 Italian
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Pidgeot
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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피죤투 Pijontoo
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Combination of 피죤 pijyon and 투 tu
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 Mandarin Chinese
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大比鳥 / 大比鸟 Dàbǐniǎo
比鵰 / 比雕 Bǐdiāo *
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From 大 dà and 比比鳥 / 比比鸟 Bǐbǐniǎo
Partial transliteration of its Japanese name, and 鵰 / 雕 diāo
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 Cantonese Chinese
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大比鳥 Daaihbeihníuh
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From 大 daaih and 比比鳥 Beihbeihníuh
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| More languages
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 Hebrew
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פידגי'וט Pigiyot
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Transcription of English name
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 Hindi
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पीगीओट Pidgeot
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Transcription of English/Japanese name
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 Lithuanian
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Pidžeotas
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From English name
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 Russian
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Пиджеот Pidzheot
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Transcription of English/Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Pidgeot images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
