Pidgey
#16 in the Black and White Pokédex • Tiny Bird Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Pokémon White
It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pidgey #16 | Level 18 |  Pidgeotto #17 |
Pidgeotto #17 | Level 36 |  Pidgeot #18 |
Normal
Shiny
Pidgey
Tiny Bird Pokémon
HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
56
Total
251
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | |  Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| 5 | Sand Attack | |  Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 9 | Gust | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| 13 | Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 17 | Whirlwind | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| 21 | Twister |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch. |
| 25 | Feather Dance | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| 29 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 33 | Wing Attack | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. |
| 37 | Roost | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 41 | Tailwind | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
| 45 | Mirror Move | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move. |
| 49 | Air Slash | | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 53 | Hurricane | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cutter | | Special | 55 | 95 | 25 | The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Air Slash | | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Brave Bird | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage. |
| Defog | | Status | - | - | 15 | A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness. |
| Feint Attack |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| Foresight | | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| Pursuit | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Steel Wing |  | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat. |
| Uproar | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM83 | Work Up | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM89 | U-turn | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Keen Eye
Ability Slot 1
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering accuracy.
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Tangled Feet
Ability Slot 2
Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.
Doubles evasion when confused.
Big Pecks
Hidden Ability
Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.
Protects against Defense drops.