Pidgeot is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Type: Normal / Flying
Abilities:
- Keen Eye: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Pidgeot's accuracy.
- Tangled Feet: Increases evasiveness when Pidgeot is confused.
- Big Pecks (Hidden Ability): Protects Pidgeot from having its Defense stat lowered.
Physical Characteristics:
- Pidgeot is a large, bird-like Pokémon with a majestic appearance.
- It features a cream-colored plumage with a striking red and yellow crest that extends from its head to its back.
- Pidgeot has sharp talons and a strong beak, both ideal for hunting.
- Its wings are broad and powerful, allowing it to fly at high speeds.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Pidgeot typically inhabits forests and wooded areas, often nesting in tall trees.
- Known for its keen eyesight, it can spot prey from great distances while soaring in the sky.
- Pidgeot is a territorial Pokémon, fiercely defending its domain and young.
- It forms strong bonds with its trainer and is known for its loyalty.
In Battle:
- Pidgeot excels as a fast physical attacker with access to moves such as Aerial Ace and Brave Bird.
- It can utilize special moves like Hurricane to exploit its Flying-type STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus).
- Mega Pidgeot, when evolved using Pidgeotite, gains the ability No Guard, ensuring its moves never miss.
- It is strong against Bug, Grass, and Fighting types but weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock types.
Evolution:
- Pidgeot evolves from Pidgeotto at level 36.
- It is the final form of Pidgey, which evolves into Pidgeotto starting at level 18.
Interesting Facts:
- Pidgeot can fly faster than the speed of sound, making it one of the fastest Pokémon in the skies.
- Its glossy plumage is admired and often used as a symbol of elegance and speed.
- In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum had a Pidgeot that he released to protect a flock of wild Pidgey and Pidgeotto.
- Pidgeot was one of the first Pokémon to receive a Mega Evolution, further enhancing its battle capabilities.