Pidgeot
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. #36 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Great League
- Wing Attack Brave Bird 64.46% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Wing Attack is an Elite TM move. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pidgeot takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 515
- 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
- 1,216 CP
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 STAB Elite | Flying | 25 | 20 | 2.0s | 12.5 | 10 |
| Wing Attack Best 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
In Great League it runs Wing Attack and Brave Bird. In Ultra 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 Pidgeot places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #36 | A | 64.46% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 0/14/14 |
| Ultra League | #41 | A | 62.50% | Wing Attack Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Pidgeot is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pidgeot
How to get Pidgeot
- Evolve from
- Pidgeotto · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Pidgeot knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 52 | 1,840 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 52 | 1,992 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,180 | 1,247 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,468 | 1,551 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,180 | 1,247 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 892 | 943 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,180 | 1,247 |
Is Pidgeot good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pidgeot does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #36 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (154 Defense / 195 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- 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.
- Shadow Pidgeot deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 94 |
| Lv 3 | 158 |
| Lv 4 | 222 |
| Lv 5 | 287 |
| Lv 6 | 351 |
| Lv 7 | 415 |
| Lv 8 | 480 |
| Lv 9 | 544 |
| Lv 10 | 608 |
| Lv 11 | 669 |
| Lv 12 | 730 |
| Lv 13 | 791 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 851 |
| Lv 15 | 912 |
| Lv 16 | 973 |
| Lv 17 | 1,034 |
| Lv 18 | 1,095 |
| Lv 19 | 1,156 |
| Lv 20 | 1,216 |
| Lv 21 | 1,277 |
| Lv 22 | 1,338 |
| Lv 23 | 1,399 |
| Lv 24 | 1,460 |
| Lv 25 | 1,521 |
| Lv 26 | 1,582 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,642 |
| Lv 28 | 1,703 |
| Lv 29 | 1,764 |
| Lv 30 | 1,825 |
| Lv 31 | 1,855 |
| Lv 32 | 1,886 |
| Lv 33 | 1,916 |
| Lv 34 | 1,947 |
| Lv 35 | 1,977 |
| Lv 36 | 2,008 |
| Lv 37 | 2,038 |
| Lv 38 | 2,068 |
| Lv 39 | 2,099 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,129 |
| Lv 41 | 2,156 |
| Lv 42 | 2,183 |
| Lv 43 | 2,211 |
| Lv 44 | 2,238 |
| Lv 45 | 2,266 |
| Lv 46 | 2,294 |
| Lv 47 | 2,322 |
| Lv 48 | 2,350 |
| Lv 49 | 2,379 |
| Lv 50 | 2,407 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0018
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 39.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0018_POKEMON_PIDGEOT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Pidgeot's best moveset is Wing Attack (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pidgeot's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
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 Pidgeot's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pidgeot reaches 2,407 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,129 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 Pidgeot good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Pidgeot is ranked #36 (Tier A) in Great League with a 64.46% win rate. Pidgeot is ranked #41 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 62.50% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/14/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Pidgeot bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Pidgeot?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pidgeot shows 1,216 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,521 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.
Is Shadow Pidgeot better than regular Pidgeot?
Shadow Pidgeot deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Pidgeot in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pidgeotto (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pidgeot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.