pidove

Pidove is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Normal / Flying

Abilities:

• Big Pecks: Protects Pidove from having its Defense stat lowered.
• Super Luck: Heightens the critical hit ratio of Pidove's moves.
• Rivalry (Hidden Ability): Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender and less to those of the opposite gender.

Physical Characteristics:

• Pidove is a small, gray avian Pokémon resembling a pigeon.
• It has a rounded body with a lighter gray face and darker gray wings.
• Its eyes are round and yellow with small black pupils.
• Pidove's beak is short and orange, while its feet are pink.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Pidove is often found in urban areas and cities, as well as forests and plains.
• It is known to be forgetful and may not always understand its trainer's commands.
• Pidove typically forms flocks and can be seen gathering in public squares and parks.
• Despite its somewhat aloof nature, it can form close bonds with its trainer over time.

In Battle:

• Pidove is a balanced Pokémon with a focus on Speed and Attack.
• Notable moves include Air Cutter, Quick Attack, and Roost.
• It is effective against Bug, Grass, and Fighting-types due to its Flying-type moves.
• Pidove is vulnerable to Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves, which are common threats to Flying-types.

Evolution:

• Pidove evolves into Tranquill starting at level 21.
• Tranquill further evolves into Unfezant when it reaches level 32.

Interesting Facts:

• Pidove's design is inspired by common city pigeons, emphasizing its urban habitat.
• It first appeared in the Pokémon Black and White games, which are set in the Unova region.
• Despite its forgetfulness, Pidove is known to be a dependable messenger when it focuses.
• In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum caught a Pidove, which later evolved into Unfezant, showcasing its potential in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Each follows its Trainer’s orders as best it can, but they sometimes fail to understand complicated commands.
• White: These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas.
• Black-2: This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.
• White-2: This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.
• X: This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.
• Y: These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas.
• Omega-Ruby: This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.
• Alpha-Sapphire: These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas.
• Sword: Where people go, these Pokémon follow. If you’re scattering food for them, be careful— several hundred of them can gather at once.
• Shield: It’s forgetful and not very bright, but many Trainers love it anyway for its friendliness and sincerity.