Pidgeot (#0018) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP83143–190276–370

Atk8076–145148–284

Def7572–139139–273

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe10195–168186–331

Total479Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 101). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+168Max153No SP121Min108Scarf252Tailwind336

At max Speed, Pidgeot outspeeds 20 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big PecksHidden ability
Protects against Defense drops.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#193 of 262 used

▲ 8 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 10 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Pidgeotite (87.4%) · Big Pecks (48.1%) · Timid (63.1%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (42.8%)

Moves Hurricane, Heat Wave, Protect, Tailwind

Singles

#173 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Pidgeotite (97.3%) · Big Pecks (57.2%) · Timid (51.9%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (33.5%)

Moves Hurricane, Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Roost

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

National DexRU

0.39% of teams · rank #125 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Pidgeotite
Ability: No Guard
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Heat Wave
Hurricane
U-turn
Agility

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.36%
Rated 1500+0.36%
Rated 1630+0.39%
Rated 1760+0.46%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.39%

Moves

Heat Wave100%
Hurricane100%
U-turn96.8%
Agility73.7%
Roost18.5%
Quick Attack6.6%
Hyper Beam2.1%
Tailwind1.1%
Whirlwind0.8%
Substitute0.3%

Items

Pidgeotite100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe79.9%
Timid 1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.5%
Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe6.2%
Modest 25 HP / 31 SpA / 10 Spe3.4%
Timid 12 HP / 32 SpA / 22 Spe1.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0016PidgeyNormalFlying
1. Level 18#0017PidgeottoNormalFlying
  1. Level 36#0018PidgeotNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

9GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

13Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

17WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

22TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20

27Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

38Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

44RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

50TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

56Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

62Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

68HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 22

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Bird Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#018Original Johto#012Updated Johto#012Central Kalos#019Let’s Go Kanto#018Lumiose#023

By flapping its wings with all its might, PIDGEOT can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.
FireRed · Y
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing MAGIKARP, even while flying at 3300 feet.
Crystal
It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.
Silver · SoulSilver
Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
Gold · HeartGold
This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X