Mega Pidgeot
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #12 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier A). #23 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Gust Brave Bird 17.8 DPS
- Master League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 65.10% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Gust is an Elite TM move. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Pidgeot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 650
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,102 CP
Mega Pidgeot moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Gust Best STAB Elite | Flying | 25 | 20 | 2.0s | 12.5 | 10 |
| Wing Attack STAB Elite | Flying | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Feather Dance STAB | Flying | 35 | 50 | 3.0s | 11.7 | 0.70 |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 100 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 0.95 |
| Hurricane STAB | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Air Cutter STAB Elite | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Gust | Flying | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Wing Attack | Flying | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Feather Dance | Flying | 35 | 50 | 0.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Pidgeot runs Gust with Brave Bird — 17.8 DPS and 364 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Steel Wing and Brave Bird.
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. In Master League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Wing Attack builds energy fastest (11 EPS). Air Cutter is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Pidgeot places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #12 | A | 17.8 | 364 | Gust Brave Bird |
| Steel | #15 | B | 15.9 | 326 | Steel Wing Brave Bird |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #39 | A | 63.19% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 1/15/14 |
| Ultra League | #35 | A | 65.19% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
| Master League | #23 | B | 65.10% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Pidgeot raid guide
Best counters against Mega Pidgeot
Use Mega Pidgeot against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Pidgeot
- Evolve from
- Pidgeot · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 94 | 3,181 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 94 | 3,443 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,065 | 2,155 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,569 | 2,681 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,065 | 2,155 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,562 | 1,629 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,065 | 2,155 |
Is Mega Pidgeot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Pidgeot is a Tier A Flying-type attacker at rank #12, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (280), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 163 |
| Lv 3 | 274 |
| Lv 4 | 385 |
| Lv 5 | 496 |
| Lv 6 | 607 |
| Lv 7 | 718 |
| Lv 8 | 829 |
| Lv 9 | 940 |
| Lv 10 | 1,051 |
| Lv 11 | 1,156 |
| Lv 12 | 1,262 |
| Lv 13 | 1,367 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,472 |
| Lv 15 | 1,577 |
| Lv 16 | 1,682 |
| Lv 17 | 1,787 |
| Lv 18 | 1,892 |
| Lv 19 | 1,997 |
| Lv 20 | 2,102 |
| Lv 21 | 2,208 |
| Lv 22 | 2,313 |
| Lv 23 | 2,418 |
| Lv 24 | 2,523 |
| Lv 25 | 2,628 |
| Lv 26 | 2,734 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,839 |
| Lv 28 | 2,944 |
| Lv 29 | 3,049 |
| Lv 30 | 3,154 |
| Lv 31 | 3,207 |
| Lv 32 | 3,259 |
| Lv 33 | 3,312 |
| Lv 34 | 3,365 |
| Lv 35 | 3,417 |
| Lv 36 | 3,470 |
| Lv 37 | 3,522 |
| Lv 38 | 3,575 |
| Lv 39 | 3,627 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,680 |
| Lv 41 | 3,727 |
| Lv 42 | 3,774 |
| Lv 43 | 3,821 |
| Lv 44 | 3,869 |
| Lv 45 | 3,916 |
| Lv 46 | 3,965 |
| Lv 47 | 4,013 |
| Lv 48 | 4,062 |
| Lv 49 | 4,111 |
| Lv 50 | 4,160 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0018
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 39.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0018_POKEMON_PIDGEOT_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot's best moveset is Gust (fast) with Brave Bird (charged), worth 17.8 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Wing Attack and Brave Bird instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Mega Pidgeot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Pidgeot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot reaches 4,160 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,680 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Pidgeot good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot is ranked #39 (Tier A) in Great League with a 63.19% win rate. Mega Pidgeot is ranked #35 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 65.19% win rate. Mega Pidgeot is ranked #23 (Tier B) in Master League with a 65.10% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Pidgeot bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Pidgeot?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Pidgeot shows 2,102 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,628 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pidgeot ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Pidgeot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Pidgeot depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.