Pidgey (Japanese: ポッポ Poppo) is a Normal/ -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology
Physiology
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 th 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 these Pokémon tend to be unique to a region, with the exception of Spearow, it is likely that they are a result of convergent evolution. Pidgey's feet allow it to walk on the ground for a while, but can also reach out and safely land on perches.
Special 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 to be easily trained to deliver messages.
Evolution
Pidgey evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18, Then it evolves into Pidgeot at level 36.
Game info
Locations
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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 |
Spin-off game locations
Locations | |
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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
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | Normal | Physical | |||
5 | Sand-attack | — | 100% | 15 | Ground | Status | |||
9 | Gust | 40 | 100% | 35 | Flying | Special | |||
13 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | Physical | |||
17 | Whirlwind | — | 100% | 20 | Flying | Status | |||
21 | Twister | 40 | 100% | 20 | Dragon | Special | |||
25 | FeatherDance | — | 100% | 15 | Flying | Status | |||
29 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | |||
33 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100% | 35 | Flying | Physical | |||
37 | Roost | — | —% | 10 | Flying | Status | |||
41 | Tailwind | — | —% | 30 | Flying | Status | |||
45 | Mirror Move | — | —% | 20 | Flying | Status | |||
49 | Air Slash | 75 | 95% | 20 | Flying | Special | |||
53 | Hurricane | 120 | 70% | 10 | 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. |
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LevelingGeneration II | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
— | Tackle | 35 | 95% | 35 | Normal | ||||
5 | Sand-Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Ground | ||||
9 | Gust | 40 | 100% | 35 | Flying | ||||
15 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | ||||
23 | Whirlwind | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | ||||
29 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100% | 35 | Flying | ||||
37 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | ||||
47 | Mirror Move | — | —% | 20 | Flying | ||||
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LevelingGeneration I | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
— | Gust | 40 | 100% | 35 | Normal | ||||
5 | Sand-Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | ||||
12 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal | ||||
19 | Whirlwind | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | ||||
28 | Wing Attack | 35 | 100% | 35 | Flying | ||||
36 | Agility | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | ||||
44 | Mirror Move | — | —% | 20 | 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
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Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Egg Moves
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Template:MovessetendIIAppearances
In the anime
Pidgeys often appear in the anime series. They debuted in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!, where Ash Ketchum 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 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.
Origins
Pidgey appears to be based off a pigeon.
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).
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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