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Pidgey (Japanese: ポッポ, HepburnPoppo) (PIDG-ee[1]) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

RG-Pidgey

Artwork of Pidgey for Pokémon Red and Blue

Pidgey resembles a small, plump-bodied bird. It is brown in color, with a cream-colored throat and belly. The tips of its wings share the same color. Both its feet and beak are a pinkish-gray color. Its plumage is fairly nondescript, particularly compared to its evolutions, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. It has black markings around its eyes and a small crest of brown and cream feathers above its eyes.

It resembles other small flying-type Pokémon, such as Starly, Taillow, and Spearow. However, due to the fact that this Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, with the exception of Spearow, it is likely that they are a result of convergent evolution.

Behavior[]

Pidgey are very docile Pokémon that prefer to avoid confrontation with other Pokémon and humans altogether, hiding in tall grass to prevent themselves from being seen. If cornered, though, they will attempt to escape by using Sand Attack to blind foes or Whirlwind to blow them away and buy themselves time to fly away. When hunting, however, Pidgey often use these attacks to stir up their surroundings, exposing vulnerable insects for them to chase down.

These Pokémon have extremely keen senses of direction. They can always find their way back to their nests regardless of how far they have flown. Because of this, Pidgey were commonly used to send messages in the Kanto and Johto regions (much like the Wingull of Hoenn), at least until the advent of e-mail. Many Pidgey have grown accustomed to and now dwell in urban areas due to this practice, flying to forests and fields only to hunt for food before returning to their nests in cities. Some people still train Pidgey to deliver messages as a way of preserving tradition.

Natural abilities[]

When on the ground, Pidgey flaps its wings to kick up sand and dust that blinds its opponents. It has an excellent sense of direction and homing instincts. It can locate its nest even when far removed from familiar surroundings. These skills enable it to be easily trained to deliver messages.

Pidgey are shown to be prey for Pokémon such as Meowth. Their eggs are often the victim of hungry Ekans.

Evolution[]

Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto starting at level 18, and from Pidgeotto, evolves into Pidgeot starting at level 36.

Game info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, 25 Common
Yellow Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest Common
Gold and Silver Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, National Park Common
Crystal Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, National Park, Ilex Forest Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest, Bond Bridge, Berry Forest, Five Isle Meadow Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 229 Swarm
Platinum Route 229 Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, National Park, Viridian Forest Common
Black and White White Forest (White only) Common
X and Y Routes 2, 3 Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Breed Pidgeotto or Pidgeot None
Sun and Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Breed Pidgeot None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, 25, Viridian Forest Common
Sword and Shield Trade None

Spin-off game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Beach
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 14, Endless Level 33, Forever Level 14, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Tiny Woods (1F-3F), Howling Forest (9F-13F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Concealed Ruins (B1F-B9F), World Abyss (B1F-B15F)
Pokémon Rumble Cold Meadow


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

  • Yellow

    Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

  • Gold

    It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.

  • Silver

    Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.

  • Crystal

    It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.

  • Ruby

    Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

  • Sapphire

    Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

  • FireRed

    Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.

  • LeafGreen

    A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings and ground level to kick up blinding sand.

  • Emerald

    It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

  • Diamond

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • Pearl

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • Platinum

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • HeartGold

    It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.

  • SoulSilver

    Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.

  • Black

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • White

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • Black 2

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • White 2

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • X

    A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

  • Y

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • Omega Ruby

    Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

  • Shining Pearl

    It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
56
Total
251

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Whirlwind —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
21 Twister 40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
25 Feather Dance 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
29 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
33 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
37 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
41 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
45 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
49 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
53 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Clever 2 3 ♥
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
17 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
21 Twister 40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 4 0 ♥
25 Feather Dance 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
29 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
33 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
37 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
41 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
45 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 1 0 ♥
49 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
53 Hurricane 120 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
21 Twister 40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
25 Feather Dance 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
29 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
33 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
37 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
41 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
45 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
49 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
53 Hurricane 120 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Smart 3
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
17 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
21 Twister 40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
25 Feather Dance 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
29 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
33 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
37 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
41 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
45 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
49 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 3 0 ♥
13 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
19 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
25 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
31 Feather Dance 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Beauty 2 0 ♥
39 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
47 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground
9 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
15 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
23 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
29 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
37 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
47 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Gust 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
5 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
12 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
19 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
28 Wing Attack 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
36 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
44 Mirror Move —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94ORAS Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 2
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 3 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Razor Wind 80 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying
TM04 Whirlwind 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Egg Moves[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Air Cutter Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Noibat, Noivern, Oricorio 60 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Air Slash Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot, Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Xatu, Skarmory, Taillow, Swellow, Wingull, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Noibat, Noivern, Oricorio 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Brave Bird Farfetch'd, Taillow, Swellow, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Talonflame, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Feint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Steel Wing Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Uproar Doduo, Dodrio, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Chatot 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Air Cutter Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Noibat, Noivern 60 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 4 0 ♥
Air Slash Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Hoothoot, Noctowl, XatuORAS, Skarmory, Swallow, Taillow, Wingull, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Noibat, Noivern 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
Brave Bird Farfetch'd, TaillowORAS, SwellowORAS, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary, Talonflame 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Feint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull, Pelipper 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
Steel Wing Skarmory, Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Uproar Doduo, Dodrio, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Chatot 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Air Cutter Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Skarmory, Wingull, Pelipper, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph 55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Air Slash Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Skarmory, Swallow, Taillow, Wingull, Togekiss, Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Brave Bird Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Defog Ducklett, Swanna, Rufflet, Braviary —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Faint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull, Pelipper 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Steel Wing Skarmory 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Uproar Doduo, Dodrio, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Chatot 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Air Cutter Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Skarmory 55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Air Slash Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Farfetch'd, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Skarmory, Swallow, Taillow, Wingull, Togekiss 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 2
Brave Bird Starly, Staravia, Staraptor 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 2
Faint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Honchkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
Steel Wing Skarmory 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
Uproar Doduo, Dodrio, Hoothoot, Noctowl, Chatot 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Air Cutter Zubat, Golbat, Crobat, Skarmory 55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 1 ♥
Faint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow, Wingull 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
Steel Wing Skarmory 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Faint Attack Murkrow 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
Foresight Hoothoot, Noctowl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Pursuit Spearow, Fearow, Doduo, Dodrio, Murkrow 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Heat Wave ORAS 100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Tough 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge  120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Goh Pidgey

Goh's Pidgey.

Pidgey often appear in the anime series. They debuted in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash had attempted to catch one without Pikachu's help. He later mistook a Spearow for a Pidgey, which caused a flock of Spearow to chase after him.

Pidgey later appeared as the main Pokémon in Fly Me to the Moon, where Ash and friends find an island of fat Pidgey that could not fly.

Trivia[]

  • Pidgey are often seen flying in small flocks in the anime.
  • Pidgey is the first Pokémon in the National Pokédex order to have 2 abilities.
  • Pidgey is the first Normal-type Pokémon in the National Pokédex.
  • Pidgey was officially going to be named "Pidge".
  • Pidgey has the same cry as Jigglypuff, except Pidgey's cry is a little lower and quicker.
  • Pidgey has the shortest cry of all Pokémon.
  • In "PJ023", Pidgey enjoy taking sand or dust baths; this behavior is also observed in many real-world birds.
  • Despite its name, Pidgey has little resemblance to pigeons.


Origin[]

Pidgey is based on an Old World sparrow, most likely the Eurasian tree sparrow, a common bird in Japan.

Etymology[]

Pidgey may come from the words pigeon and pudgy (something plump and miniature, usually the former).

Name in other languages[]

  • Japanese: ポッポ (Poppo in Romaji) from the Japanese onomatopoeic word poppo (ぽっぽ) which means coo.
  • English: The name "Pidgey" is a play on the word "pigeon", the name of a common bird.
  • French: "Roucool" is a pun using the words "roucouler" (to coo) and "cool" (cool).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 280. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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