Pidgeotto (#017)

Pidgeotto (#017) is a Normal/Flying-type Bird Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Pidgeotto in Route 14, Route 15, and Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 21 (14.8%, Lv 30–32). It evolves into Pidgeot at level 36. Its best stat is Speed (71), and its base stat total of 299 ranks #98 of 151.

Pidgeotto pixel-art sprite — Pidgeotto, drawn from code for Pokémon Claude Red

National No.: #017
Type: Normal Flying
Category: Bird Pokémon
Height: 3′07″ (1.1 m)
Weight: 66.0 lb (29.9 kg)
Catch rate: 120 of 255
Base EXP: 113
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Fiercely territorial, Pidgeotto will peck viciously at anything that dares wander into its wide claimed range.

Where to find Pidgeotto in Pokémon Red

Route 21: tall grass, Lv 30–32, 14.8% of encounters.
Route 14: tall grass, Lv 28–30, 5.5% of encounters.
Route 15: tall grass, Lv 28–30, 5.5% of encounters.

Base stats

Stat	Base	Rank
HP	63	#70 of 151
Attack	60	#98 of 151
Defense	55	#96 of 151
Special	50	#101 of 151
Speed	71	#65 of 151
Total	299	#98 of 151

Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.

Evolution

Pidgey
Pidgeotto at level 18
Pidgeot at level 36

Type effectiveness against Pidgeotto

Damage taken	Types
4× (double weakness)	—
2× (weak to)	Electric Ice Rock
½× (resists)	Grass Bug
¼× (double resistance)	—
0× (immune)	Ground Ghost

Moves learned by level up

Level	Move	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Start	Gust	Normal	40	100%	35
Start	Sand Attack	Normal	—	100%	15
5	Sand Attack	Normal	—	100%	15
12	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100%	30
21	Whirlwind	Normal	—	85%	20
31	Wing Attack	Flying	35	100%	35
40	Agility	Psychic	—	100%	30
49	Mirror Move	Flying	—	100%	20

TM and HM moves

TM/HM	Move	Type	Power
HM02	Fly	Flying	70
TM02	Razor Wind	Normal	80
TM04	Whirlwind	Normal	—
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM09	Take Down	Normal	90
TM10	Double-Edge	Normal	100
TM20	Rage	Normal	20
TM31	Mimic	Normal	—
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM33	Reflect	Psychic	—
TM34	Bide	Normal	—
TM39	Swift	Normal	60
TM43	Sky Attack	Flying	140
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM50	Substitute	Normal	—

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Pidgeotto in Pokémon Red?

You can catch Pidgeotto in Route 14, Route 15, and Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 21 (14.8%, Lv 30–32).

What type is Pidgeotto?

Pidgeotto is Normal/Flying type. It takes double damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock and is immune to Ground and Ghost.

What level does Pidgeotto evolve?

Pidgeotto evolves into Pidgeot at level 36.

What moves does Pidgeotto learn?

Pidgeotto starts with Gust and Sand Attack and learns Sand Attack (Lv 5), Quick Attack (Lv 12), Whirlwind (Lv 21), Wing Attack (Lv 31), Agility (Lv 40), and Mirror Move (Lv 49) by leveling up. It can learn 15 TMs and HMs.

What are Pidgeotto's base stats?

HP 63, Attack 60, Defense 55, Special 50, Speed 71, for a total of 299.

What's the catch rate of Pidgeotto?

Pidgeotto's catch rate is 120 out of 255.