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Mega Pidgeot Weakness & Counters

Weak toRock2×Electric2×Ice2×
Mega Pidgeot

Type matchups

Damage Mega Pidgeot takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal/Flying type, Mega 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
80
Sp. Atk
135
Sp. Def
80
Speed
121
Total
579

Mega Pidgeot has a base stat total of 579, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (135) well above Attack (80), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 121 beats 95% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 83 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Mega Pidgeot's only ability is No Guard.

How to beat Mega Pidgeot

Mega 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

Mega Pidgeot is a Mega Evolution of Pidgeot, so it shares Pidgeot's evolution line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Pidgeot weak to?

As a Normal/Flying type, Mega Pidgeot takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Mega Pidgeot resistant to?

Mega Pidgeot resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.

What are the best counters to Mega Pidgeot?

Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Mega Pidgeot with super-effective attacks.