Type matchups
Damage Pidgeot takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidgeot has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 28 other Pokémon share the Normal/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 83
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 101
- Total
- 479
Pidgeot has a base stat total of 479, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (101). Its Attack (80) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 101 beats 85% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 83 HP, 75 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Pidgeot can have the abilities Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks.
How to beat Pidgeot
Pidgeot takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Ghost moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves. Probopass hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Normal and Flying moves.
Evolution
Pidgeot is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Pidgey → Pidgeotto → Pidgeot), evolving from Pidgeotto.
Best counters to Pidgeot
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pidgeot weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidgeot takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Pidgeot resistant to?
Pidgeot resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Pidgeot?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Pidgeot with super-effective attacks.