Pidgey
General Information - [Back to top ]
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Names
Pokédex Numbers
Male Female
English
Pidgey
National
16 (1st Gen.)
Japanese
Poppo
Sinnoh
--
French
Roucool
Hoenn
218
German
Taubsi
Johto
10
Other Information
Species
Tiny Bird
Colour
Brown
Type(s)
Normal / Flying
Gender
Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Height
0.3 m / 1'0"
Weight
1 kg / 2.2 lbs
Egg Groups
Flying
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Aerodactyl
Altaria
Chatot
Crobat
Dodrio
Doduo
Farfetch'd
Fearow
Golbat
Honchkrow
Hoothoot
Murkrow
Natu
Noctowl
Pelipper
Pidgeot
Pidgeotto
Pidgey
Skarmory
Spearow
Staraptor
Staravia
Starly
Swablu
Swellow
Taillow
Togekiss
Togetic
Wingull
Xatu
Zubat
Wild Item
(none)
Advanced Information
Tier
(none - see evolutions)
Steps to hatch
3 840
GK/LK Power
20
Max. EXP
1 059 860
Base Happiness
70
Catch Rate
255
Abilities
Keen Eye
Users
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Chatot
Farfetch'd
Fearow
Furret
Hitmonchan
Hoothoot
Noctowl
Pelipper
Pidgeot
Pidgeotto
Pidgey
Sableye
Sentret
Skarmory
Sneasel
Spearow
Starly
Wingull
Battle effect: User is immune to Accuracy reduction. Field effect: Reduces chance of finding lower leveled Pokémon by 1/2.
Tangled Feet
Users
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Chatot
Pidgeot
Pidgeotto
Pidgey
Spinda
Battle effect: Evasion is increased by 1/6 when confused.
Locations
Diamond
Swarm in Route 229 [Swarm]
Pearl
Swarm in Route 229 [Swarm]
Pokédex Flavour Text
Red/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 returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.
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.
Fire Red
Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.
Leaf Green
A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.
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.
Level-Up Attacks - [Back to top ]
Lv.
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
0
Tackle
35
95
--
35
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
5
Sand-Attack
--
100
--
15
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
9
Gust
40
100
--
35
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.
13
Quick Attack
40
100
--
30
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
17
Whirlwind
--
100
--
20
The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
21
Twister
40
100
20
20
The user whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
25
Featherdance
--
100
--
15
The user covers the foe with a mass of down that sharply lowers the Attack stat.
29
Agility
--
--
--
30
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
33
Wing Attack
60
100
--
35
The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
37
Roost
--
--
--
10
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
41
Tailwind
--
--
--
30
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.
45
Mirror Move
--
--
--
20
The user counters the foe by mimicking the move last used by the foe.
49
Air Slash
75
95
30
20
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.
TM/HM Attacks - [Back to top ]
TM/HM
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
TM06
Toxic
--
85
--
10
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10
Hidden Power
??
100
--
15
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11
Sunny Day
--
--
--
5
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17
Protect
--
--
--
10
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18
Rain Dance
--
--
--
5
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21
Frustration
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27
Return
??
100
--
20
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32
Double Team
--
--
--
15
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM40
Aerial Ace
60
--
--
20
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42
Facade
70
100
--
20
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43
Secret Power
70
100
30
20
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44
Rest
--
--
--
10
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45
Attract
--
100
--
15
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
40
100
--
10
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM47
Steel Wing
70
90
10
25
The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
TM51
Roost
--
--
--
10
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
TM58
Endure
--
--
--
10
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78
Captivate
--
100
--
20
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82
Sleep Talk
--
--
--
10
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83
Natural Gift
??
100
--
15
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87
Swagger
--
90
--
15
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM88
Pluck
60
100
--
20
The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
TM89
U-Turn
70
100
--
20
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90
Substitute
--
--
--
10
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM02
Fly
90
95
--
15
The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
HM05
Defog
--
--
--
15
Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe's evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.
Egg Moves - [Back to top ]
Name
Type
Cat.
C. Type
Power
Acc.
Eff. Acc.
PP
Effect
Pursuit
40
100
--
20
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Faint Attack
60
--
--
20
The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
Foresight
--
--
--
40
Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Steel Wing
70
90
10
25
The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Air Cutter
55
95
--
25
The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Air Slash
75
95
30
20
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.
Brave Bird
120
100
--
15
The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.
Uproar
50
100
--
10
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Statistics - [Back to top ]
Description
HP
ATK
DEF
SP ATK
SP DEF
SPD
Base Stats
40
45
40
35
35
56
EVs Earned
0
0
0
0
0
1
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
100 - 116 132 - 147
190 - 221 253 - 284
45 - 59 73 - 87
86 - 113 142 - 170
41 - 54 69 - 83
77 - 104 133 - 161
36 - 50 64 - 78
68 - 95 124 - 152
36 - 50 64 - 78
68 - 95 124 - 152
55 - 69 83 - 97
105 - 133 162 - 190
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
100 - 116 132 - 147
190 - 221 253 - 284
50 - 66 82 - 97
95 - 126 158 - 189
45 - 61 77 - 92
85 - 116 148 - 179
40 - 56 72 - 87
75 - 106 138 - 169
40 - 56 72 - 87
75 - 106 138 - 169
61 - 77 93 - 108
117 - 148 180 - 211
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 Wild Lv. 50 Trained Lv. 100 Wild Lv. 100 Trained
100 - 116 132 - 147
190 - 221 253 - 284
55 - 72 90 - 107
105 - 139 174 - 208
50 - 67 84 - 101
94 - 128 163 - 197
44 - 61 79 - 96
83 - 117 152 - 186
44 - 61 79 - 96
83 - 117 152 - 186
67 - 84 102 - 119
129 - 163 198 - 232