Pidgeot is a powerful avian Pokémon known for its impressive flying abilities and striking appearance. It has a large, muscular body covered in brown feathers, with cream-colored underparts and flight feathers. Its most distinctive feature is the elaborate crest of red and yellow feathers atop its head, which can grow nearly as long as its body. Pidgeot's sharp talons and hooked beak make it a formidable predator, capable of snatching prey from both land and water.
This Pokémon is renowned for its incredible speed, with the ability to fly at Mach 2, or twice the speed of sound. Its well-developed chest muscles allow it to create powerful gusts of wind by flapping its wings, which can bend tall trees. Pidgeot's keen eyesight enables it to spot potential prey from great heights, making it an efficient hunter.
Pidgeot is highly territorial, claiming sprawling areas of up to 60 miles (100 kilometers) as its domain. It fiercely defends this territory, often circling it throughout the day to look for food and intruders. In battle, Pidgeot may spread its wings wide to intimidate opponents, showcasing its beautiful plumage.
Pokédex Data
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Species: Bird Pokémon
- Height: 4'11" (1.5 m)
- Weight: 87.1 lbs (39.5 kg)
- Abilities: Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks (Hidden Ability)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Group: Flying
- Hatch Time: 15 cycles (3,599–3,855 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.
- Yellow: This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
- Gold/Silver: Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.
- Ruby/Sapphire: This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many Trainers are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose Pidgeot as their Pokémon.
Evolutions
Pidgeot is the final form in its evolutionary line. It evolves from Pidgeotto at level 36, which in turn evolves from Pidgey at level 18.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
- In Generation III, Feather Dance became Pidgeot's signature move, though other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.
- Starting from Generation VI, Pidgeot gained the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot using the Pidgeotite.
- Pidgeot's base Speed stat was increased from 91 to 101 in Generation VI, making it even faster.
- The Pokémon's habitat is typically temperate forests with thick growth and large trees.