Pidgeotto Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Pidgeotto in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Pidgeotto
Pidgeotto is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 70.100 DPS.
Pidgeotto can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Pidgeotto is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Ground, Bug-type moves as Pidgeotto resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Pidgeotto is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (70.100 DPS), Regieleki (62.824 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (58.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Pidgeotto: After defeating Pidgeotto, the catch encounter will have a CP between 649 and 699 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 808-870 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Pidgeotto from raids will have exactly 699 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Pidgeotto?
The best counter for Pidgeotto is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 70.100 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (62.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (58.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Pidgeotto?
Pidgeotto can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Pidgeotto weak to?
Pidgeotto is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Ground, Bug, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Pidgeotto be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Pidgeotto's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Pidgeotto from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Pidgeotto from raids will have 699 CP at level 20, or 870 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 649. If you see 699 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Pidgeotto worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Pidgeotto is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Pidgeotto?
For the best moveset for Pidgeotto itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Pidgeotto stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Pidgeotto without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Pidgeotto can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (62.824 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (58.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Pidgeotto in raids?
Weather boost information for Pidgeotto is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.