Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto is a Normal- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Pidgeotto has a maximum CP of 1,350. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Pidgeotto is Steel Wing and Aerial Ace.

Pidgeotto Stats and Max CP

117 ATK

105 DEF

160 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1350 CP

Lvl 40

1194 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

853 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

682 CP

Lvl 15 Research

512 CP

Pidgeotto's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#765

Pidgeotto Type Chart

Pidgeotto takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Ice160.0%

Rock160.0%

Pidgeotto takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Ground39.1%

Bug62.5%

Grass62.5%

Pidgeotto best moveset

Steel Wing + Aerial Ace

Steel Wing

Aerial Ace

The best moveset for Pidgeotto in raids is Steel Wing and Aerial Ace (6.07 DPS, 67.1 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Steel Wing	Aerial Ace	4.96	6.07	67.1
2.	Wing Attack	Aerial Ace	4.88	5.98	66.1
3.	Steel Wing	Air Cutter	4.63	5.67	62.7
4.	Wing Attack	Air Cutter	4.48	5.49	60.7
5.	Steel Wing	Twister	4.09	5.01	55.4
6.	Wing Attack	Twister	3.85	4.72	52.2

Rows per page1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

Wing Attack10111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 11
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 8

Effects
Wing Attack has no special effects.
See Wing Attack details page ↗
Steel Wing1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.7s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 5

Effects
Steel Wing has no special effects.
See Steel Wing details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	5

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

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Pidgeotto can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Pidgeotto can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Pidgeotto CP Chart

At Level 50, Pidgeotto maxes out at 1,350 CP. Raid catches are 633 to 682 CP, or 792 to 853 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 475 to 512 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1350 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	475 CP - 512 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	633 CP - 682 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	633 CP - 682 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	792 CP - 853 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pidgeotto’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	16 CP	2	52 CP	3	89 CP
4	125 CP	5	161 CP	6	197 CP
7	233 CP	8	269 CP	9	305 CP
10	341 CP	11	375 CP	12	409 CP
13	443 CP	14	477 CP	15	512 CP
16	546 CP	17	580 CP	18	614 CP
19	648 CP	20	682 CP	21	716 CP
22	750 CP	23	785 CP	24	819 CP
25	853 CP	26	887 CP	27	921 CP
28	955 CP	29	989 CP	30	1024 CP
31	1041 CP	32	1058 CP	33	1075 CP
34	1092 CP	35	1109 CP	36	1126 CP
37	1143 CP	38	1160 CP	39	1177 CP
40	1194 CP	41	1209 CP	42	1225 CP
43	1240 CP	44	1255 CP	45	1271 CP
46	1287 CP	47	1302 CP	48	1318 CP
49	1334 CP	50	1350 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pidgeotto

Mega Pokémon that boost Pidgeotto’s Normal and Flying-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Pidgeotto.

Normal

Flying

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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	#17
Height	1.1 m
Weight	30 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	5 300
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.

Pidgeotto family

Pidgeotto’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.54 m	0.55 m	1.1 m	1.65 m	1.93 m

Size bounds

Pidgeotto's height ranges from 0.539 m to 1.925 m, with the average being 1.1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.539 m1′09″	0.55 m1′10″
XS	0.55 m1′10″	0.825 m2′08″
M	0.825 m2′08″	1.375 m4′06″
XL	1.375 m4′06″	1.65 m5′05″
XXL	1.65 m5′05″	1.925 m6′04″

Encounter data

Movement type: Flying
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1s
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	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Pidgeotto from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Pidgeotto. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Pidgeotto Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Very protective of its sprawling territorial area,this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Yellow	This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantlyflies around its large territory in search of prey.
Gold	It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, itis able to distin guish the move ments of its prey.
Silver	It immobilizes its prey using well- developed claws,then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
Crystal	It slowly flies in a circular pat tern, all thewhile keeping a sharp lookout for prey.
Ruby, Sapphire	PIDGEOTTO claims a large area as its own territory. This POKéMON flies around, patrolling its living space.If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
Emerald	This POKéMON flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
FireRed	The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.
LeafGreen	Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.
HeartGold	It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.
SoulSilver	It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.
X	The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.
Y	Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.
Omega Ruby	Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
Alpha Sapphire	Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pidgeotto in Pokémon GO?

Pidgeotto’s best moves are Steel Wing and Aerial Ace, for 6.07 DPS and 67.1 TDO.

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

What are Pidgeotto’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 Pidgeotto’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pidgeotto tops out at 1,194 CP at Level 40 and 1,350 CP at Level 50.

Can Pidgeotto be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pidgeotto can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pidgeotto Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pidgeotto cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgeotto?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pidgeotto: 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

Steel Wing

Aerial Ace

4.96

6.07

67.1

Wing Attack

Aerial Ace

4.88

5.98

66.1

Steel Wing

Air Cutter

4.63

5.67

62.7

Wing Attack

Air Cutter

4.48

5.49

60.7

Steel Wing

Twister

4.09

5.01

55.4

Wing Attack

Twister

3.85

4.72

52.2

Damage	10
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 1.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.7s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	5

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

1350 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

475 CP - 512 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

633 CP - 682 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

633 CP - 682 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

792 CP - 853 CP

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

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

16 CP

52 CP

89 CP

125 CP

161 CP

197 CP

233 CP

269 CP

305 CP

341 CP

375 CP

409 CP

443 CP

477 CP

512 CP

546 CP

580 CP

614 CP

648 CP

682 CP

716 CP

750 CP

785 CP

819 CP

853 CP

887 CP

921 CP

955 CP

989 CP

1024 CP

1041 CP

1058 CP

1075 CP

1092 CP

1109 CP

1126 CP

1143 CP

1160 CP

1177 CP

1194 CP

1209 CP

1225 CP

1240 CP

1255 CP

1271 CP

1287 CP

1302 CP

1318 CP

1334 CP

1350 CP

Pokédex Number

#17

Height

1.1 m

Weight

30 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

300

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

0.54 m

0.55 m

1.1 m

1.65 m

1.93 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.539 m1′09″

0.55 m1′10″

0.825 m2′08″

1.375 m4′06″

1.65 m5′05″

XXL

1.65 m5′05″

1.925 m6′04″

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

Very protective of its sprawling territorial area,this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Yellow

This POKéMON is full of vitality. It constantlyflies around its large territory in search of prey.

Gold

It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, itis able to distin guish the move ments of its prey.

Silver

It immobilizes its prey using well- developed claws,then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.

Crystal

It slowly flies in a circular pat tern, all thewhile keeping a sharp lookout for prey.

Ruby, Sapphire

PIDGEOTTO claims a large area as its own territory. This POKéMON flies around, patrolling its living space.If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

Emerald

This POKéMON flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

FireRed

The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an EXEGGCUTE to its nest over 60 miles away.

LeafGreen

Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this POKéMON will fiercely peck at any intruder.

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

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

HeartGold

It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.

SoulSilver

It renders its prey immobile using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more than 60 miles to its nest.

The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.

Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Omega Ruby

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

Alpha Sapphire

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

This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Pidgeotto Stats and Max CP

Pidgeotto's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pidgeotto Type Chart

Pidgeotto takes increased damage from:

Pidgeotto takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Pidgeotto family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pidgeotto in Pokémon GO?

What are Pidgeotto’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Pidgeotto be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pidgeotto Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgeotto?

Overview and stats

Pidgeotto Stats and Max CP

Pidgeotto's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pidgeotto Type Chart

Pidgeotto takes increased damage from:

Pidgeotto takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Normal

Flying

Evolution Chart

Pidgeotto family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pidgeotto in Pokémon GO?

What are Pidgeotto’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Pidgeotto be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pidgeotto Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pidgeotto?