Type matchups
Damage Pidove takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidove 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
- 50
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 36
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 43
- Total
- 264
Pidove has a base stat total of 264, higher than 6% of Pokémon. With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (36), it works best as a physical attacker. At 43 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 50 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Pidove can have the abilities Big Pecks, Super Luck and Rivalry.
How to beat Pidove
Pidove 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
Pidove is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Pidove → Tranquill → Unfezant) and evolves into Tranquill.
Best counters to Pidove
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pidove weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidove takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Pidove resistant to?
Pidove resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Pidove?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Pidove with super-effective attacks.