Mega Pidgeot
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. Ranked #6 among Flying-type raid attackers (Tier A). #23 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Gust Brave Bird 28.6 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 — 28.6 DPS and 587 TDO as a Flying-type attacker.
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.
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 | #6 | A | 28.6 | 587 | Gust 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
- Status
- Mega Pidgeot is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Pidgeot
Use Mega Pidgeot against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Mega Pidgeot in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Pidgeot in Mega Raids | 24 Jun 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
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 raid attacker, ranked #6 at 28.6 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #23 in Master League. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
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 with Brave Bird, worth 28.6 DPS as a Flying-type raid attacker. Gust is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
In Master League the set changes to Wing Attack with Brave Bird.
What are Mega Pidgeot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. It resists Bug, Grass. Ghost, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Pidgeot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot reaches 4,160 CP at level 50 and 3,680 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Pidgeot's 2,407 CP.
Is Mega Pidgeot good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot ranks #39 in Great League (Tier A, 63.19% simulated win rate), #35 in Ultra League (Tier A, 65.19% simulated win rate) and #23 in Master League (Tier B, 65.10% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Mega Pidgeot reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
How do you get Mega Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pidgeot is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Pidgeot for 100 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Pidgeot raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Pidgeot as a buddy (5 per km).