Pidgey
Normal/Flying-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Pidgeotto for 12 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Quick Attack Aerial Ace
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Aerial Ace costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pidgey takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 278
- 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
- 388 CP
Pidgey moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack Best STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Tackle STAB | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Best STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Air Cutter STAB | Flying | 55 | 50 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.10 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Air Cutter | Flying | 45 | 35 | 1.29 | Buff / debuff |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Quick Attack (10 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Pidgey is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Pidgey
How to get Pidgey
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Pidgey 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 | 14 | 588 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 637 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 449 | 495 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 272 | 301 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 360 | 398 |
Is Pidgey good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pidgey has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (73 Defense / 120 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Pidgey 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 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 30 |
| Lv 3 | 50 |
| Lv 4 | 71 |
| Lv 5 | 91 |
| Lv 6 | 112 |
| Lv 7 | 132 |
| Lv 8 | 153 |
| Lv 9 | 174 |
| Lv 10 | 194 |
| Lv 11 | 214 |
| Lv 12 | 233 |
| Lv 13 | 252 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 272 |
| Lv 15 | 291 |
| Lv 16 | 311 |
| Lv 17 | 330 |
| Lv 18 | 350 |
| Lv 19 | 369 |
| Lv 20 | 388 |
| Lv 21 | 408 |
| Lv 22 | 427 |
| Lv 23 | 447 |
| Lv 24 | 466 |
| Lv 25 | 486 |
| Lv 26 | 505 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 525 |
| Lv 28 | 544 |
| Lv 29 | 564 |
| Lv 30 | 583 |
| Lv 31 | 593 |
| Lv 32 | 602 |
| Lv 33 | 612 |
| Lv 34 | 622 |
| Lv 35 | 632 |
| Lv 36 | 641 |
| Lv 37 | 651 |
| Lv 38 | 661 |
| Lv 39 | 671 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 680 |
| Lv 41 | 689 |
| Lv 42 | 698 |
| Lv 43 | 706 |
| Lv 44 | 715 |
| Lv 45 | 724 |
| Lv 46 | 733 |
| Lv 47 | 742 |
| Lv 48 | 751 |
| Lv 49 | 760 |
| Lv 50 | 769 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0016
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 1.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Candy to evolve
- 12
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0016_POKEMON_PIDGEY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pidgey in Pokemon GO?
Pidgey's best moveset is Quick Attack (fast) with Aerial Ace (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pidgey's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pidgey takes super effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pidgey's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pidgey reaches 769 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 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.
What CP is a 100% IV Pidgey?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pidgey shows 388 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 486 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 Pidgey better than regular Pidgey?
Shadow Pidgey 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 Pidgey in Pokemon GO?
Pidgey spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pidgey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Pidgey 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.