Shadow Pidgey

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Shadow Pidgey is a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Pidgey's maximum Combat Power stat is 769 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Tackle / Aerial Ace. Shadow Pidgey encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Pidgey is available! ✨

Shadow 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
388 CP
Lvl 15 Research
291 CP

Shadow Pidgey's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Pidgey Type Chart

Shadow Pidgey takes increased damage from:Shadow Pidgey takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Pidgey takes reduced damage from:Shadow Pidgey takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Tackle + Aerial Ace

Shadow Pidgey's best moveset is Tackle and Aerial Ace, with 4.16 DPS (damage per second) and 19.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle FlyingAerial Ace 4.1619.22.70
      2.NormalTackle DragonTwister 4.1619.22.70
      3.NormalTackle FlyingAir Cutter 4.1619.22.70
      4.NormalQuick Attack FlyingAerial Ace 3.6616.92.37
      5.NormalQuick Attack DragonTwister 3.6616.92.37
      6.NormalQuick Attack FlyingAir Cutter 3.6616.92.37
      7.NormalQuick Attack NormalFrustration 0.1000
      8.NormalTackle NormalFrustration 0.1000

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalQuick AttackDamage10Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Quick Attack has no special effects.
        See Quick Attack details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

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

      Charged Attacks

      • DragonTwisterDamage50Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Twister
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

        Effects
        Twister has no special effects.
        See Twister details page ↗
      • FlyingAir CutterDamage55Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Air Cutter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Air Cutter has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Air Cutter details page ↗
      • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Aerial Ace has no special effects.
        See Aerial Ace details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Shadow Pidgey in the meta

      Shadow Pidgey in the meta

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#16
      Height0.3 m
      Weight1.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy5 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shadow Pidgey family

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

      Pidgey Pokémon GOPidgey
      Pidgeotto Pokémon GOPidgeotto
      Pidgeot Pokémon GOPidgeot
      Mega Pidgeot Pokémon GOMega Pidgeot
      Shadow Pidgey Pokémon GOShadow Pidgey
      Shadow Pidgeotto Pokémon GOShadow Pidgeotto
      Shadow Pidgeot Pokémon GOShadow Pidgeot
      Size information

      No size information available for this Pokémon

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available

      How to purify Shadow Pidgey
      Purification cost1 Candy
      1000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Shadow Pidgey CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Pidgey's has 769 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Pidgey obtained from Raids can be encountered from 324 CP to 388 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 405 CP to 486 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Pidgey can be found in the 264 CP to 291 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP769 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch264 CP - 291 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs352 CP - 388 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids324 CP - 388 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      405 CP - 486 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      19 CP230 CP350 CP
      471 CP591 CP6112 CP
      7132 CP8153 CP9174 CP
      10194 CP11214 CP12233 CP
      13252 CP14272 CP15291 CP
      16311 CP17330 CP18350 CP
      19369 CP20388 CP21408 CP
      22427 CP23447 CP24466 CP
      25486 CP26505 CP27525 CP
      28544 CP29564 CP30583 CP
      31593 CP32602 CP33612 CP
      34622 CP35632 CP36641 CP
      37651 CP38661 CP39671 CP
      40680 CP41689 CP42698 CP
      43706 CP44715 CP45724 CP
      46733 CP47742 CP48751 CP
      49760 CP50769 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Pidgey

      Photobomb

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

      Normal Normal

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shadow Pidgey Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Pidgey Candy360 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Pidgey Candy12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Pidgey Candy-

      Shadow Pidgey Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Pidgey from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Pidgey in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shadow Pidgey Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112402 Candy- 2402 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      1.522402 Candy- 4804 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      232402 Candy- 7206 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      2.542402 Candy- 9608 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      354802 Candy- 1,44010 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      3.564802 Candy- 1,92012 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      474802 Candy- 2,40014 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      4.584802 Candy- 2,88016 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      597202 Candy- 3,60018 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      5.5107202 Candy- 4,32020 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      6117202 Candy- 5,04022 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      6.5127202 Candy- 5,76024 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      7139602 Candy- 6,72026 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      7.5149602 Candy- 7,68028 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      8159602 Candy- 8,64030 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      8.5169602 Candy- 9,60032 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      9171,2002 Candy- 10,80034 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      9.5181,2002 Candy- 12,00036 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      10191,2002 Candy- 13,20038 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      10.5201,2002 Candy- 14,40040 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      11211,5603 Candy- 15,96043 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      11.5221,5603 Candy- 17,52046 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      12231,5603 Candy- 19,08049 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      12.5241,5603 Candy- 20,64052 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      13251,9203 Candy- 22,56055 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      13.5261,9203 Candy- 24,48058 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      14271,9203 Candy- 26,40061 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      14.5281,9203 Candy- 28,32064 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      15292,2803 Candy- 30,60067 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      15.5302,2803 Candy- 32,88070 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      16312,2803 Candy- 35,16073 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      16.5322,2803 Candy- 37,44076 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      17332,6403 Candy- 40,08079 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      17.5342,6403 Candy- 42,72082 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      18352,6403 Candy- 45,36085 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      18.5362,6403 Candy- 48,00088 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      19373,0003 Candy- 51,00091 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      19.5383,0003 Candy- 54,00094 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      20393,0003 Candy- 57,00097 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      20.5403,0003 Candy- 60,000100 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      21413,6004 Candy- 63,600104 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      21.5423,6004 Candy- 67,200108 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      22433,6004 Candy- 70,800112 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      22.5443,6004 Candy- 74,400116 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      23454,2004 Candy- 78,600120 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      23.5464,2004 Candy- 82,800124 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      24474,2004 Candy- 87,000128 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      24.5484,2004 Candy- 91,200132 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      25494,8004 Candy- 96,000136 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      25.5504,8004 Candy- 100,800140 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      26514,8005 Candy- 105,600145 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      26.5524,8005 Candy- 110,400150 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      27535,4005 Candy- 115,800155 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      27.5545,4005 Candy- 121,200160 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      28555,4005 Candy- 126,600165 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      28.5565,4005 Candy- 132,000170 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      29576,0005 Candy- 138,000175 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      29.5586,0005 Candy- 144,000180 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      30596,0005 Candy- 150,000185 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      30.5606,0005 Candy- 156,000190 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      31617,2008 Candy- 163,200198 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      31.5627,2008 Candy- 170,400206 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      32637,2008 Candy- 177,600214 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      32.5647,2008 Candy- 184,800222 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      33658,40010 Candy- 193,200232 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      33.5668,40010 Candy- 201,600242 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      34678,40010 Candy- 210,000252 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      34.5688,40010 Candy- 218,400262 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      35699,60012 Candy- 228,000274 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      35.5709,60012 Candy- 237,600286 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      36719,60012 Candy- 247,200298 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      36.5729,60012 Candy- 256,800310 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      377310,80015 Candy- 267,600325 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      37.57410,80015 Candy- 278,400340 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      387510,80015 Candy- 289,200355 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      38.57610,80015 Candy- 300,000370 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      397712,00018 Candy- 312,000388 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      39.57812,00018 Candy- 324,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy-
      407912,000- 12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL336,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      40.58012,000- 12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL348,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy24 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      418113,200- 12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL361,200406 Shadow Pidgey Candy36 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      41.58213,200- 12 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL374,400406 Shadow Pidgey Candy48 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      428313,200- 15 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL387,600406 Shadow Pidgey Candy63 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      42.58413,200- 15 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL400,800406 Shadow Pidgey Candy78 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      438514,400- 15 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL415,200406 Shadow Pidgey Candy93 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      43.58614,400- 15 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL429,600406 Shadow Pidgey Candy108 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      448714,400- 18 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL444,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy126 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      44.58814,400- 18 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL458,400406 Shadow Pidgey Candy144 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      458915,600- 18 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL474,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy162 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      45.59015,600- 18 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL489,600406 Shadow Pidgey Candy180 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      469115,600- 21 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL505,200406 Shadow Pidgey Candy201 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      46.59215,600- 21 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL520,800406 Shadow Pidgey Candy222 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      479316,800- 21 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL537,600406 Shadow Pidgey Candy243 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      47.59416,800- 21 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL554,400406 Shadow Pidgey Candy264 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      489516,800- 24 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL571,200406 Shadow Pidgey Candy288 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      48.59616,800- 24 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL588,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy312 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      499718,000- 24 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL606,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy336 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL
      49.59818,000- 24 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL624,000406 Shadow Pidgey Candy360 Shadow Pidgey Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shadow Pidgey

      Shadow Pidgey high resolution sprites

      Shadow Pidgey Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shadow Pidgey’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Normal and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Pidgey is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shadow Pidgey in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shadow Pidgey in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Aerial Ace. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.161 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 19.201.

      How does Shadow Pidgey perform in Raids?

      Shadow Pidgey's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shadow Pidgey rank as a Normal-type attacker?

      Shadow Pidgey's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Pidgey?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Pidgey: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, Mega Audino, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

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

      Can Shadow Pidgey be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Pidgey can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shadow Pidgey Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shadow Pidgey cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.