#0016 · Gen 1 · 251 BST
Pidgey
A starter-form Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Keen Eye.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/58/54/49/49/68
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/106/101/95/95/118
Abilities
Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's accuracy.
Raises evasion if the Pokémon is confused.
Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering effects.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Pidgey
Pidgey is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 251. A starter-form Normal/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Keen Eye.
Best stat: Speed (56 base)
Pidgey's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Attack and 56 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Keen Eye
- Tangled Feet
- Big Pecks
How to use Pidgey competitively
Open the damage calculator with Pidgey selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Pidgey appears in the species dropdown. Drop Pidgey into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0016 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Normal / Flying |
| Abilities | Keen Eye, Tangled Feet, Big Pecks |
| Base Stat Total | 251 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 45 / 40 / 35 / 35 / 56 |