Pidove Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Pidove Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Pidove 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

Pidove level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Air Slash
Heat Wave
4.07
18.6
3683.6s
2.63
2
Air Slash
Aerial Ace
4.07
18.6
3683.6s
2.63
3
Air Slash
Air Cutter
4.07
18.6
3683.6s
2.63
4
Quick Attack
Aerial Ace
3.99
18.2
3760.9s
2.58
5
Quick Attack
Air Cutter
3.70
16.9
4055.5s
2.39
6
Quick Attack
Heat Wave
3.48
15.9
4314.3s
2.25

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Pidove PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Pidove 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%

Pidove Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

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

Air Slash

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

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

Compare fast moves

Air Slash
12
8
1.0s
12
Quick Attack
10
13
1.0s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Air Slash	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Quick Attack	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Pidove Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Pidove can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying- and Fire-type damage. Aerial Ace and Air Cutter match Pidove'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%

Heat Wave

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.8s

DPE

0.95

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Aerial Ace
55
-33
2.5s
22
Air Cutter
55
-50
2.5s
22
Heat Wave
95
-100
3.0s
31.67

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%
Heat Wave	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%

Second charged move cost

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

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pidove's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Air Slash and Heat Wave make up Pidove's best raid moveset, dealing 4.1 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Pidove for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Pidove learn in Pokémon GO?

Pidove can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Pidove's second charged move cost?

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

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