Pidgeotto is a raptor-like avian Pokémon that evolves from Pidgey at level 18. It is covered with brown feathers and has a cream-colored face, underside, and flight feathers. Its head features a crest of pinkish-red feathers and black angular markings behind its eyes. Pidgeotto's beak and legs are pink, with two toes pointing forward and one backward. It possesses powerful, sharp talons that it uses to grasp prey.
This Bird Pokémon is known for its exceptional flying abilities and keen eyesight. Pidgeotto can fly at speeds over 60 miles per hour and is capable of carrying prey several miles to its nest. It has amazing vision, which helps it locate preferred prey Pokémon such as Exeggcute and Magikarp from great heights.
Pidgeotto is fiercely territorial, claiming a sprawling area of more than 60 miles (100 kilometers) as its own. It patrols this territory throughout the day, searching for food and watching for intruders. The nest is usually located at the center of its territory. Pidgeotto will aggressively defend its living space against any perceived threats.
Pokédex Data
- Height: 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight: 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
- Type: Normal/Flying
- Abilities: Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks (Hidden Ability)
Breeding
- Egg Group: Flying
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: "Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder."
- Yellow: "This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey."
- FireRed: "The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away."
- Omega 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."
Evolutions
Pidgey (Level 18) → Pidgeotto (Level 36) → Pidgeot
Habits and Additions Across Generations
In Generation III, Feather Dance became Pidgeotto's signature move, though other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding. The Pokémon's territorial nature and hunting habits have remained consistent throughout the generations, with its keen eyesight and powerful flight abilities being emphasized in various Pokédex entries.