Pidgey #016

Pidgey overview

Listed as #16 in the National Pokédex, Pidgey is a dual Normal and Flying type Tiny Bird Pokémon.

It stands 0.3 m tall and weighs 1.8 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Forest habitats.

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back. 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. It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Pidgey base stats

Pidgey has a base stat total of 251. Its highest base stat is Speed at 56.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Pidgey base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	40
Attack	45
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	35
Speed	56
Total	251

Pidgey abilities

Pidgey can have one of two standard abilities: Keen Eye and Tangled Feet.

Its hidden ability, Big Pecks, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Pidgey type matchups

Defensively, Pidgey takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.

It resists Bug and Grass attacks and is completely immune to Ghost and Ground moves.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Rock	×2
Electric	×2
Ice	×2
Bug	×0.5
Grass	×0.5
Ghost	×0 (immune)
Ground	×0 (immune)

Pidgey evolution

Pidgey belongs to a 3-stage evolution line: Pidgey → Pidgeotto (Level 18) → Pidgeot (Level 36).

Pidgey training and breeding

With a capture rate of 255, Pidgey is easy to catch and levels on the Medium Slow experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Flying egg group.

Early level-up moves include Gust, Tackle and Sand Attack, and it can learn 64 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Gust
1	Tackle
3	Sand Attack
9	Mirror Move
11	Quick Attack
15	Wing Attack
17	Roost
17	Whirlwind
21	Twister
23	Agility
25	Feather Dance
27	Air Slash

Frequently asked questions about Pidgey