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.

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
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.