Pidgeotto

#17 in the National Pokédex • Bird Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

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Shiny

Pidgey Pidgeot

Pokédex entries

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.

Sapphire

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	120
Base Exp.	113

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Flying
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pidgey #16	Level 18	Pidgeotto #17
Pidgeotto #17	Level 36	Pidgeot #18

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Start	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
Start	Gust	Physical	40	100	35	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
5	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
9	Gust	Physical	40	100	35	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
13	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
20	Whirlwind	Status	-	100	20	Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
27	Wing Attack	Physical	60	100	35	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
34	Feather Dance	Status	-	100	15	Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce ATTACK.
43	Agility	Status	-	-	30	Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
52	Mirror Move	Status	-	-	20	Counters the foe's attack with the same move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

			Class				Description
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace		Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing		Physical	70	90	25	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
HM02	Fly		Physical	70	95	15	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.