Pidgey | Pokémon guide

Pidgey, recognized as the Tiny Bird Pokémon, captivates trainers with its compact form. This guide explores its evolutionary stages, habitat distribution across game versions, and technical machine techniques to maximize effectiveness in skirmishes.

Critical Attributes of Pidgey

EV yield	1
Egg groups	Flying
Catch rate	43.9%
Gender ratio	Male – 50 Female – 50
Hidden ability	Big Pecks
Abilities	Keen Eye / Tangled Feet
Type	Normal flying
National Pokédex #	0,016

Pidgey’s Evolutionary Progression

Upon reaching level 18, Pidgey transforms into Pidgeotto. Subsequent evolution into Pidgeot occurs at level 36, requiring no special items.

Habitat Details by Generation

Generation 9 Areas

Legends: Z-A	Wild Zone 1, on rooftops
Scarlet / Violet	Unobtainable

Generation 8 Habitats

Legends: Arceus	Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl	Route 229
Sword / Shield	Unobtainable

Generation 7 Spawning Zones

Let’s Go Pikachu / Let’s Go Eevee	Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 – 25, Viridian Forest
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon	Breed a Pidgeot
Sun / Moon	Trade

Generation 6 Availability

Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire	Breed Pidgeotto
X / Y	Routes 2 and 3

Generation 5 Encounters

White 2	Trade
Black 2	Trade
White	White Forest
Black	Trade

Generation 4 Territories

HeartGold / SoulSilver	Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, and 37, Viridian Forest, National Park, Safari Zone
Platinum	Route 229
Diamond / Pearl	Route 229

Generation 3 Locales

XD	Trade
Colosseum	Trade
FireRed / LeafGreen	Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, and 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow
Emerald	Trade
Ruby / Sapphire	Trade

Generation 2 Regions

Crystal	Routes 1, 2, 5, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, and 37, National Park, Ilex Forest
Gold / Silver	Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, and 37, National Park

Generation 1 Spots

Yellow	Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 21, 24, and 25, Viridian Forest
Red / Blue	Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 24, and 25

Statistical Overview

HP – 40
Attack – 45
Defense – 40
Sp. Atk – 35
Sp. Def – 35
Speed – 56

Type Matchups

Immune	Ghost, Ground
Resistant	Bug, Grass
Weak	Electric, Ice, Rock
Normal damage	Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel, Water

Pidgey’s Combat Techniques

50	Brave Bird	Flying
45	Hurricane	Flying
40	Feather Dance	Flying
33	Air Slash	Flying
29	Agility	Psychic
25	Whirlwind	Normal
21	Wing Attack	Flying
17	Twister	Dragon
13	Quick Attack	Normal
Nine	Gust	Flying
One	Growl	Normal
One	Tackle	Normal

Work Up	Normal
Whirlwind	Normal
U-turn	Bug
Substitute	Normal
Reflect	Psychic
Protect	Normal
Hurricane	Flying
Heat Wave	Fire
Headbutt	Normal
Fly	Flying
Endure	Normal
Double Team	Normal
Agility	Psychic
Aerial Ace	Flying