Type matchups
Damage Pidgey takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidgey 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
- 40
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 56
- Total
- 251
Pidgey has a base stat total of 251, higher than 5% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (56). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 56 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 40 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Pidgey can have the abilities Keen Eye, Tangled Feet and Big Pecks.
How to beat Pidgey
Pidgey 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
Pidgey is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Pidgey → Pidgeotto → Pidgeot) and evolves into Pidgeotto.
Best counters to Pidgey
Other Normal/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pidgey weak to?
As a Normal/Flying type, Pidgey takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
What is Pidgey resistant to?
Pidgey resists Bug and Grass moves. It is immune to Ground and Ghost.
What are the best counters to Pidgey?
Strong type-based picks include Stakataka, Aggron and Probopass, which hit Pidgey with super-effective attacks.