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Pidgeot (Japanese: ピジョット Pigeot) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Pidgeotto starting at level 36. It is the final form of Pidgey.

Pidgeot can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot using the Pidgeotite.

Biology

Pidgeot is an avian Pokémon with large wings, sharp talons, and a short, hooked beak. Its glossy plumage is mostly brown with cream-colored underparts and flight feathers. Its head has a decorated crest that is nearly as long as its body. The center feathers of its crest are yellow, while the outer feathers are red. The fan-like feathers of its tail are red or brown. Its beak and legs are pink, and there are three forward-facing toes and one backward-facing toe on each foot. Behind each eye is an angular black marking.

Pidgeot's powerful wings are capable of stirring up windstorms in just a few flaps, and it may spread its wings to intimidate enemies. This Pokémon is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. Its plumage is often described as beautiful, making it a popular choice for skilled Trainers. Gust and Feather Dance are its former signature moves. Pidgeot typically dwells in temperate forests with thick growth and large trees. It is known to prey on Magikarp, which it can spot from great heights.

Pidgeot grows noticeably when it Mega Evolves, developing a larger body and longer, broader wings. Its wingtips and tail feathers are tipped with blue, and its cream coloring is now white. Its eyes turn red and its pupils turn white. Mega Pidgeot has an even more elaborate crest on its head, with a streamer-like red plume extending from a mane of yellow feathers. A red feather projects from the front of its crest and there is a single red highlight on the left side. The crest is sensitive to air currents, acting like a large antenna and stabilizing Mega Pidgeot's flight.[1] Additionally, its increased wing power allows it to fly for two weeks without rest.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Ash had a Pidgeot that he caught as a Pidgeotto early in his journey during Ash Catches a Pokémon. In Pallet Party Panic!, the same Spearow Ash had thrown a rock at in the first episode returned with its flock, but it had evolved into a Fearow. The flock attacked Ash, so Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow. After Pidgeot defeated Fearow, Pidgeot left Ash's party to watch over a local flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Ash promised to return for it someday.

Other

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Corey's Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon captured and cloned by Mewtwo. It was referred to as a Pidgeotto in the original's dub due to a dubbing error that was corrected in the remake. The Pidgeot clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

In Bound for Trouble, a giant Pidgeot was a resident of Fairchild Island. Its size was due to there being excessive quantities of food on the island. Pidgeot snatched Meowth and Pikachu when they got tethered together.

In Fighting Flyer with Fire, Falkner used his Pidgeot in his Gym battle against Ash, where it battled and defeated Pikachu with a single Whirlwind attack. It was later defeated by Charizard following a lengthy battle, earning Ash the Zephyr Badge.

In Channeling the Battle Zone!, Solidad used her Pidgeot alongside aSlowbro in a two-on-two Contest Battle. They went up against May's Combusken and Munchlax during the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!, Ben used a Pidgeot to spy on Heatran.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Pidgeot that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Pidgeot battled Ash's Pikachu, Talonflame, and Greninja. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

Minor appearances

Pidgeot debuted in a fantasy in The School of Hard Knocks.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Pidgeot was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Pidgeot assisted his referee in overseeing the match between him and Ash.

In The Power of One, multiple Pidgeot sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Pidgeot appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Pidgeot lived in Big Town.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Pidgeot participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

Two Pidgeot briefly appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

In Hoenn Alone, an Officer Jenny used a Pidgeot to help locate Ash's Pikachu after it was stolen by Team Rocket.

In Who's Flying Now?, a Pidgeot was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Sir Aaron used a Pidgeot for aerial transport, while Mew transformed into another one.

In A Hurdle for Squirtle, a Coordinator's Pidgeot participated in the Saffron City Pokémon Contest.

A Pidgeot appeared in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2).

In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie had a fantasy that included a Pidgeot.

In A Staravia is Born!, a Pidgeot helped Ash and his friends rescue some Flying-type Pokémon from Team Rocket.

A Pidgeot appeared in The Keystone Pops!.

In Riding the Winds of Change, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy used a Pidgeot to blow a Gligar away from the city.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Pidgeot appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Pidgeot that can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

In I Choose You!, two Pidgeot fell under Marshadow's control.

In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom photographed a Pidgeot.

A Pidgeot appeared in a video hologram in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, a Pidgeot was seen flying in a forest.

Multiple Pidgeot appeared in Dreams Are Made of These!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP081 Pidgeot Ash's Pokédex Pidgeot, the Bird Pokémon. The evolved form of Pidgeotto. It can fly at twice the speed of sound at an altitude of nearly one mile.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN020 Pidgeot Ash's Rotom Phone Pidgeot, the evolved form of Pidgeotto.

In Pokémon Origins

In File 1: Red, a Pidgeot was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Blue used a Pidgeot during his battle with Red in File 4: Charizard.





In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Pidgeot in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Pidgeot battled a Mega Salamence.





In Pokémon Generations

Blue owns a Pidgeot, which appeared in The Challenger. He used it during his Indigo League battle against Bruno and his Machamp. It eventually won, much to Bruno's shock, and Blue was allowed to progress to Agatha's room.



In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Gary has a Pidgeot and used it along with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette in JBA5, under the ownership of Blue.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Blue owns a Pidgeot that was one of the earliest members of his team. It first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales. In the Yellow chapter, it delivered mail from Blue to Professor Oak and vice-versa. It now resides in the Viridian Gym as one of its defenders in case challengers appear while he is away, with Blue's Rhydon taking its place in his active team.

Professor Oak, in his disguise as "Dr. O", is seen with a Pidgeot in Just a Spearow Carrier.

In Can You Diglett?, a Pidgeot appeared as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

Crystal mentioned that she caught a Pidgeot on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

A Pidgeot appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Pidgeot appeared in a fantasy in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Falkner's Pidgeot debuted in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!. It went up against Gold's Totodile and lost.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

In PZ09, Shigeru used a Pidgeot to attack Satoshi while he was flying on his Charizard.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Two Pidgeot appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Pidgeot

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Generations I-V

Generation VI onward

Mega Pidgeot

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.

Click on the generation numbers above to see Pidgeot's learnsets from other generations.





Side game data

Evolution

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Pidgeot Pidgeot

Normal Flying

Pidgeotite





↔ Held Pidgeotite Mega Pidgeot Pidgeot

Normal Flying

Sprites

Trivia

Pidgeot is depicted with red and yellow tail feathers in its official Generation I artwork, while the Generation III artwork depicts red ones only. This discrepancy is expressed in numerous ways in Pidgeot's in-game sprites and anime depictions.

When rebattling Gym Leaders in HeartGold and SoulSilver, both Falkner and Blue have a Pidgeot as their highest-leveled Pokémon. Coincidentally, Falkner is the first Gym Leader while Blue is the last.

Mega Pidgeot is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 579.

Mega Pidgeot is tied with Drampa and Porygon-Z for the highest base Special Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.

Origin

Despite its name, Pidgeot's appearance and behavior do not resemble a pigeon so much as that of a bird of prey, especially an osprey or an eagle. In particular, its Shiny coloration resembles a golden eagle. Its eye markings strongly resemble the Sun and Sky gods of Egyptian mythology, Ra and Horus.

Name origin

Pidgeot and Pigeot are combinations of pigeon and jet (referring to its great speeds).

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