Pidgey

Pidgey is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Pidgey has a maximum CP of 769. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Pidgey is Tackle and Aerial Ace.

Pidgey Stats and Max CP

85 ATK

73 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

769 CP

Lvl 40

680 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

486 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

388 CP

Lvl 15 Research

291 CP

Pidgey's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Pidgey Type Chart

Pidgey takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Ice160.0%

Rock160.0%

Pidgey takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Ground39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Pidgey best moveset

Tackle + Aerial Ace

Tackle

Aerial Ace

The best moveset for Pidgey in raids is Tackle and Aerial Ace (4.17 DPS, 26.0 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Tackle	Aerial Ace	2.98	4.17	26.0
2.	Tackle	Air Cutter	2.84	3.97	24.8
3.	Quick Attack	Aerial Ace	2.84	3.97	24.8
4.	Tackle	Twister	2.74	3.84	24.0
5.	Quick Attack	Air Cutter	2.65	3.70	23.1
6.	Quick Attack	Twister	2.49	3.48	21.7

Rows per page1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

Quick Attack10131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 13
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Quick Attack has no special effects.
See Quick Attack details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.8s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Twister50333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Twister has no special effects.
See Twister details page ↗
Air Cutter55502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Air Cutter has a 12.5% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Air Cutter details page ↗
Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

More information

The following chart shows Pidgey's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pidgey's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pidgey has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Pidgey CP Chart

At level 50, Pidgey can reach 769 CP. The raid CP range is 352 to 388 without a weather boost or 440 to 486 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 264 to 291 CP.

Max CP	769 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	264 CP - 291 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	352 CP - 388 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	352 CP - 388 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	440 CP - 486 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pidgey Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	9 CP	2	30 CP	3	50 CP
4	71 CP	5	91 CP	6	112 CP
7	132 CP	8	153 CP	9	174 CP
10	194 CP	11	214 CP	12	233 CP
13	252 CP	14	272 CP	15	291 CP
16	311 CP	17	330 CP	18	350 CP
19	369 CP	20	388 CP	21	408 CP
22	427 CP	23	447 CP	24	466 CP
25	486 CP	26	505 CP	27	525 CP
28	544 CP	29	564 CP	30	583 CP
31	593 CP	32	602 CP	33	612 CP
34	622 CP	35	632 CP	36	641 CP
37	651 CP	38	661 CP	39	671 CP
40	680 CP	41	689 CP	42	698 CP
43	706 CP	44	715 CP	45	724 CP
46	733 CP	47	742 CP	48	751 CP
49	760 CP	50	769 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pidgey

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pidgey's Normal and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pidgey.

Normal

Flying

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#16
Height	0.3 m
Weight	1.8 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pidgey	12 Candy	Pidgeotto
Pidgeotto	50 Candy	Pidgeot
Pidgeot	100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Pidgeot

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto which costs 12 Candy.
Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot which costs 50 Candy.
Pidgeot can transform into Mega Pidgeot through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.

Pidgey family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pidgey in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.15 m	0.15 m	0.3 m	0.45 m	0.53 m

Size bounds

Pidgey's height ranges from 0.147 m to 0.525 m, with the average being 0.3 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.147 m0′06″	0.15 m0′06″
XS	0.15 m0′06″	0.225 m0′09″
M	0.225 m0′09″	0.375 m1′03″
XL	0.375 m1′03″	0.45 m1′06″
XXL	0.45 m1′06″	0.525 m1′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1.4s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Pidgey Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pidgey from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pidgey in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Pidgey

Pidgey high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pidgey. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Pidgey Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps itswings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Yellow	Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick upsand to protect itself rather than fight back.
Gold	It usually hides in tall grass. Be cause it dislikesfighting, it pro tects itself by kicking up sand.
Silver	Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docileand will chase off enemies by flap ping up sand.
Crystal	It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring upa dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.
Ruby, Sapphire	PIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returninghome to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
Emerald	It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
FireRed	Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
LeafGreen	A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
HeartGold	It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.
SoulSilver	Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.
X	A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
Y	It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Omega Ruby	Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
Alpha Sapphire	Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pidgey in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pidgey in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Aerial Ace. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.17 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 26.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Pidgey’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Grass, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

What is Pidgey’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pidgey’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 680 CP and 769 CP at Level 50.

Can Pidgey be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pidgey can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pidgey Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pidgey cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgey?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pidgey: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Clefable, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Tackle

Aerial Ace

2.98

4.17

26.0

Tackle

Air Cutter

2.84

3.97

24.8

Quick Attack

Aerial Ace

2.84

3.97

24.8

Tackle

Twister

2.74

3.84

24.0

Quick Attack

Air Cutter

2.65

3.70

23.1

Quick Attack

Twister

2.49

3.48

21.7

Damage	10
Energy	13
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s - 0.8s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Max CP

769 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

264 CP - 291 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

352 CP - 388 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

352 CP - 388 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

440 CP - 486 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

9 CP

30 CP

50 CP

71 CP

91 CP

112 CP

132 CP

153 CP

174 CP

194 CP

214 CP

233 CP

252 CP

272 CP

291 CP

311 CP

330 CP

350 CP

369 CP

388 CP

408 CP

427 CP

447 CP

466 CP

486 CP

505 CP

525 CP

544 CP

564 CP

583 CP

593 CP

602 CP

612 CP

622 CP

632 CP

641 CP

651 CP

661 CP

671 CP

680 CP

689 CP

698 CP

706 CP

715 CP

724 CP

733 CP

742 CP

751 CP

760 CP

769 CP

Pokédex Number

#16

Height

0.3 m

Weight

1.8 kg

Region

Generation 1

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy

5 Mega Energy

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Pidgey

12 Candy

Pidgeotto

50 Candy

Pidgeot

100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)

Mega Pidgeot

XXS

XXL

0.15 m

0.3 m

0.45 m

0.53 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.147 m0′06″

0.15 m0′06″

0.225 m0′09″

0.375 m1′03″

0.45 m1′06″

XXL

0.45 m1′06″

0.525 m1′09″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Red, Blue

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps itswings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Yellow

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick upsand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Gold

It usually hides in tall grass. Be cause it dislikesfighting, it pro tects itself by kicking up sand.

Silver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docileand will chase off enemies by flap ping up sand.

Crystal

It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring upa dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.

Ruby, Sapphire

PIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returninghome to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Emerald

It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

FireRed

Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.

LeafGreen

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

HeartGold

It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.

SoulSilver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Omega Ruby

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Alpha Sapphire

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Pidgey Stats and Max CP

Pidgey's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pidgey Type Chart

Pidgey takes increased damage from:

Pidgey takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Pidgey family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pidgey

Pidgey high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pidgey in Pokémon GO?

What are Pidgey’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Pidgey’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Pidgey be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pidgey Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgey?

Overview and stats

Pidgey Stats and Max CP

Pidgey's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pidgey Type Chart

Pidgey takes increased damage from:

Pidgey takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Pidgey family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pidgey

Pidgey high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pidgey in Pokémon GO?

What are Pidgey’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Pidgey’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Pidgey be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pidgey Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgey?