#018 · Generation 1
Pidgeot
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,129 / 2,407
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,216 / 1,521
- Research CP (L15)
- 912
- Buddy distance
- 1 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Pidgeot has a niche: C-tier Great League, C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat League#218 of 1154 · score 81.8
It is ranked #218 in Great League on PvPoke with Gust / Twister / Brave Bird.
- CUltra Leagueshadow#237 of 851 · score 81.1
The Shadow version is ranked #237 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Gust / Brave Bird / Twister.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #218 / 1154 | 81.8 | Gust · Twister · Brave Bird | L26.5 · 4/14/12 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #232 / 1154 | 81.4 | Gust · Twister · Brave Bird | L26.5 · 4/14/12 |
| Ultra League | C | #257 / 851 | 80.7 | Gust · Twister · Brave Bird | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #237 / 851 | 81.1 | Gust · Brave Bird · Twister | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #343 / 689 | 76.9 | Gust · Air Cutter · Brave Bird | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #368 / 689 | 75.9 | Gust · Brave Bird · Air Cutter |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flyingShadow | – | #90 / 238 | 10.8 | 149 | Gust · Brave BirdElite TM |
| flying | – | #111 / 238 | 9.4 | 155 | Gust · Brave BirdElite TM |
| dragonShadow | – | #135 / 168 | 7.8 | 106 | Gust · TwisterElite TM |
| dragon | – | #139 / 168 | 6.5 | 107 | Gust · TwisterElite TM |
| fireShadow | – | #160 / 263 | 8.6 | 118 | Gust · Heat WaveElite TM |
| fire | – | #179 / 263 | 7.4 | 121 | Gust · Heat WaveElite TM |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air SlashSTAB | flying | 12 | +8 | 1.0s | 12.0 | 9 | +9 | 3 turns |
Steel Wing | steel | 14 | +8 | 1.0s | 14.0 | 7 | +5 | 2 turns |
Wing AttackElite TMSTAB | flying | 10 | +11 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 5 | +8 | 2 turns |
GustElite TMSTAB | flying | 25 | +20 | 2.0s | 12.5 | 16 | +14 | 4 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HurricaneSTAB | flying | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 110 | -60 | |
Aerial AceSTAB | flying | 55 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.67 | 60 | -45 | |
Brave BirdSTAB | flying | 130 | -100 | 2.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -3 own Def |
Feather DanceSTAB | flying | 35 | -50 | 3.0s | 0.70 | 35 | -50 | 100% chance: -2 foe Atk |
Heat Wave | fire | 95 | -100 | 3.0s | 0.95 | 75 | -45 | |
Twister | dragon | 50 | -33 | 3.0s | 1.52 | 70 | -40 | |
Air CutterElite TMSTAB | flying | 55 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.10 | 60 | -40 | 12% chance: +1 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Pidgeot good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Pidgeot is C-tier for Great League and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Pidgeot?
- Pidgeot has a niche: C-tier Great League, C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Pidgeot IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/14/12 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 26.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Pidgeot IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 15/15/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 50. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Pidgeot a good raid attacker?
- Pidgeot ranks #111 of 238 flying attackers with 9.4 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Pidgeot be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Pidgeot is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Pidgeot worth keeping?
- Shadow Pidgeot hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Ultra League, so keep it.
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