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pidgeotto
Generation I · #0017 — Bird Pokémon
Pidgeotto, the Bird Pokémon and National Pokédex entry #017, is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon that represents the intermediate evolution stage between Pidgey and the powerful Pidgeot. Introduced in Generation I, Pidgeotto evolves from Pidgey at level 18 and serves as a natural stepping stone in the early-game flying-type roster available to trainers. With a base stat total of 349, Pidgeotto boasts respectable Speed at 71, making it a reliable scout and mid-tier flyer for trainers progressing through their journey. Its generous catch rate of 120 makes it relatively easy to obtain, while its base happiness of 70 suggests a naturally friendly disposition that endears it to its trainers.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
30.0kg
Category
Bird Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
wings
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Doubles evasion when confused.
Protects against Defense drops.
Pidgeotto Biology & Physical Characteristics
Pidgeotto is a raptor-like avian Pokémon with a distinctly elegant appearance characterized by brown plumage covering most of its body, contrasted by cream-colored markings on its face, underside, and flight feathers. A striking crest of pinkish-red feathers adorns its head, while black angular markings frame its dark eyes, giving it a predatory visage befitting its nature as a skilled aerial hunter. Its tail feathers display an eye-catching pattern of alternating red and yellow with characteristically ragged tips, and its pink beak and legs complement the warm color palette of its overall design. Most notably, Pidgeotto possesses powerfully developed talons on its feet—two toes pointing forward and one backward—which it uses with devastating effectiveness to grasp and immobilize prey during hunts. These sharp claws represent its primary adaptation for hunting, allowing it to carry prey weighing up to 60 miles to its nest with minimal effort.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Pidgeotto Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Pidgeotto maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for flexible breeding arrangements regardless of trainer preference or breeding project goals. The species belongs exclusively to the Flying egg group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon that share this classification, such as Spearow, Farfetch'd, Doduo, Scyther, and others within this group. With a hatch counter of 15 cycles and a medium-slow growth rate, Pidgeotto represents a moderate investment in time and effort for breeders seeking multiple individuals or competitive specimens. The base friendship value of 70 in Generations II through VII indicates that freshly caught or hatched Pidgeotto start with a reasonably positive disposition toward their trainers, making them easier to bond with and train effectively. The species' relatively generous base happiness and balanced gender distribution make it a straightforward choice for players interested in Pokémon breeding mechanics without excessive complexity or gender-specific complications.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
blue japan
tm02
red green japan
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm04
yellow
tm04
red blue
tm04
red green japan
tm04
blue japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
+463 more TMs/HMs
pidgeotto's Evolution Chain
Pidgeotto Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Pidgeotto occupies a crucial middle ground in its evolutionary line, representing the transformation of the small and relatively vulnerable Pidgey into a genuinely formidable aerial presence while retaining the potential for further evolution. When Pidgey reaches level 18, it evolves into Pidgeotto, gaining significant boosts to its base stats—most notably an increase of 11 points in Speed (from 56 to 71) and 8 points in Attack (from 45 to 60), making it substantially more effective in both offensive and evasive combat scenarios. This intermediate evolution serves as an important training milestone, providing trainers with a competent flying-type ally before the ultimate power surge that comes with evolving into Pidgeot at level 36. At that final stage, Pidgeotto's already impressive Speed climbs to an exceptional 101, and its Attack surges to 110, transforming it into one of the game's premier flying-type sweepers, though Pidgeotto itself remains a well-balanced option for mid-game content.
Where to Find
kanto route 14
kanto
+28 more
kanto sea route 21
kanto
+12 more
kanto route 15
kanto
+28 more
kanto route 8
kanto
+30 more
kanto route 12
kanto
+2 more
kanto route 25
kanto
+14 more
kanto route 6
kanto
+2 more
kanto route 5
kanto
+4 more
kanto route 13
kanto
+20 more
kanto route 7
kanto
+2 more
kanto route 11
kanto
+5 more
viridian forest
kanto
+4 more
kanto route 24
kanto
johto route 43
johto
+19 more
johto route 37
johto
+5 more
kanto route 2
kanto
+19 more
johto route 39
johto
johto route 38
johto
five isle meadow
kanto
+3 more
bond bridge
kanto
+3 more
+8 more locations in other games
Pidgeotto Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Pidgeotto is an intensely territorial Pokémon that claims sprawling domains of more than 60 miles in area, which it patrols ceaselessly throughout the day in search of both sustenance and potential threats. Multiple Pokédex entries consistently emphasize this protective nature, describing how Pidgeotto will fiercely peck and relentlessly attack any intruder that dares violate its territorial boundaries, showing no mercy in thoroughly punishing perceived foes with its sharp claws. The species exhibits remarkable vision capabilities, allowing it to distinguish the movements of prey from extraordinarily high altitudes—an ability that makes it an apex aerial predator in its ecosystem. Its preferred hunting grounds are temperate forests, where it circles its territory in a methodical pattern while maintaining constant vigilance for food sources such as Exeggcute, Magikarp, and Caterpie. This Pokémon is described as being full of vitality, constantly active and energetic despite the demands of maintaining such a large territory, making it a symbol of dedication and tireless work ethic.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Generation II
It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distin guish the move ments of its prey.
It immobilizes its prey using well- developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
It slowly flies in a circular pat tern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
Generation III
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.
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.
The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Generation IV
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
Generation V
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
Generation VI
The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.
Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
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.
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.
Generation VII
This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.
Pidgeotto Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Pidgeotto's name derives from a straightforward combination of 'pigeon' and 'otto,' with the Japanese designation ピジョン (Pigeon) being even more explicit in its avian inspiration. The design philosophy represents an evolution beyond the small, squeaky Pidgey by incorporating visual elements associated with more imposing birds of prey—particularly hawks and eagles—while maintaining the familiar pigeon silhouette that anchors the entire evolutionary line. The pinkish-red head crest serves as a distinctive marker of maturity and increased threat level compared to its pre-evolution, while the alternating red and yellow tail feathers create a more complex and visually striking appearance that emphasizes the Pokémon's elevated status within its family. The angular black markings and darker eyes contribute to a fiercer expression than Pidgey, subtly communicating the species' territorial aggression and hunting prowess through design alone. This aesthetic progression from cute beginning to imposing intermediate to majestic final form represents one of Generation I's most successful evolutionary line designs.
Learnable Moves
Pidgeotto can learn 60 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feather dance | flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hurricane | flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mirror move | flying | Status | — | — | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlwind | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Pidgeotto Competitive Battle Guide
Pidgeotto occupies an interesting niche in competitive Pokémon as a competent but ultimately outclassed flying-type option with a base Speed stat of 71 that provides respectable offensive speed for mid-tier competition. Its base stats total only 349, with respectable Speed and Attack values of 71 and 60 respectively, but notably weak Special Attack and Special Defense at 50 each, meaning Pidgeotto struggles against special attackers and relies primarily on physical coverage moves like Brave Bird, Peck, and Aerial Ace. The ability Keen Eye prevents accuracy reductions from moves and abilities like Sand Attack or Unaware, while the hidden ability Big Pecks protects against Defense-lowering effects such as those from Intimidate or Dark Pulse, offering some defensive utility in specific matchups. Tangled Feet doubles evasion when confused, though this remains a niche defensive application given the rarity of confusion in modern competitive formats. Ultimately, Pidgeotto functions better as a transit Pokémon between its pre-evolution and final form rather than a serious competitive threat in its own right, though it can still function adequately in casual play and lower-tier formats where its respectable Speed and solid flying-type movepool provide genuine value.
Commonly Asked Questions About Pidgeotto
What type is Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto is a normal and flying type Pokemon.
What does Pidgeotto evolve into?
Pidgeotto evolves into pidgeot.
What are Pidgeotto's weaknesses?
Pidgeotto is weak to rock, electric and ice type moves.
Where can I find Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto can be found in kanto route 14 (kanto), kanto sea route 21 (kanto) and kanto route 15 (kanto) and 25 other locations.
Pidgeotto Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Pidgeotto achieved significant cultural prominence through its featured role in the Pokémon animated series, particularly as Ash's second flying-type team member in the early episodes of the Kanto saga, establishing it as an iconic part of the franchise's visual identity and narrative. The species represents a pivotal moment in early Pokémon storytelling where Ash demonstrates his training capabilities by evolving his Pidgeot from a wild Pidgeotto, cementing the evolutionary line as a touchstone of character development and progression that viewers could follow and relate to. Its appearance in the Pokémon card game since the earliest base set releases has kept Pidgeotto relevant across multiple decades of trading card popularity, with various artist renditions capturing both its predatory nature and graceful flight characteristics. The design's influence extends to derivative media including the Pokémon Detective Pikachu film, where Pidgeot forms appeared as recognizable environmental elements establishing the Pokémon world's ecological structure. Beyond the games and anime, Pidgeotto's status as a simple yet effective design has made it a frequent choice for merchandise, artwork, and fan creations, securing its position as one of Generation I's most memorable and beloved Pokémon despite being somewhat overshadowed by more iconic early-game species.
Where to Find Pidgeotto in Every Pokémon Game
Pidgeotto's availability varies significantly across the extensive Pokémon game catalog, with the species appearing as a common encounter in early-to-mid game routes throughout the Kanto region in Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions. In later generations, Pidgeotto remains obtainable through standard wild encounters in various routes and forests across multiple regions, including Johto in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as subsequent remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver. The species also appears in later generation games including X and Y where it inhabits Central Kalos, and in Legends: Arceus where it can be found in various natural areas typical for its flying-type classification. Players can acquire Pidgeotto either through standard leveling of Pidgey or by directly encountering wild Pidgeotto in appropriate locations, with the generous catch rate of 120 making capture relatively straightforward even with basic Poké Balls. Its presence in Pokémon GO as a common flying-type encounter has kept the species accessible to mobile players, while continued inclusion in Sword and Shield and beyond ensures that Pidgeotto remains perpetually available across modern games, making it consistently easy for new trainers to obtain one regardless of which generational titles they select.