Pidgey Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Pidgey Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Pidgey can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Pidgey level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Tackle
Twister
3.63
13.6
4127.3s
2.18
2
Tackle
Aerial Ace
3.63
13.6
4127.3s
2.18
3
Tackle
Air Cutter
3.63
13.6
4127.3s
2.18
4
Quick Attack
Twister
3.13
11.7
4785.7s
1.88
5
Quick Attack
Aerial Ace
3.13
11.7
4785.7s
1.88
6
Quick Attack
Air Cutter
3.13
11.7
4785.7s
1.88

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Pidgey PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Pidgey moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Air Cutter

Flying type

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Pidgey Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Pidgey can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-type damage. Quick Attack and Tackle match Pidgey's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Quick Attack

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Tackle

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Quick Attack
10
13
1.0s
10
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Quick Attack	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Pidgey Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Pidgey can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying- and Dragon-type damage. Aerial Ace and Air Cutter match Pidgey's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aerial Ace

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.3s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Air Cutter

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.3s

DPE

1.1

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Twister

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 2.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.75

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Aerial Ace
55
-33
2.5s
22
Air Cutter
55
-50
2.5s
22
Twister
50
-33
3.0s
16.67

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Aerial Ace	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Air Cutter	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Twister	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	39.1%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Pidgey carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pidgey's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Tackle and Twister make up Pidgey's best raid moveset, dealing 3.6 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Pidgey for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Pidgey learn in Pokémon GO?

Pidgey can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Pidgey's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Pidgey costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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