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Mega Pidgeot

Bird Pokémon

Mega Pidgeot official artwork
Official art

Mega Pidgeot is the Normal/Flying-type Mega Evolution of Pidgeot, 2× weak to Rock, Electric and Ice, with a base stat total of 579. It’s usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
50.5 kg 111.3 lbs
Base stat total
579 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Abilities
This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.
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Base stats

HP83158–190276–370
Atk8090–145148–284
Def8090–145148–284
SpA135139–205247–405
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe121126–190222–375
Total579Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP83Atk80Def80Spe121SpD80SpA135

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Flying)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Grass (because of Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 121); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+190Max173No SP141Min126Scarf285Tailwind380

At max Speed, Mega Pidgeot outspeeds 27 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Pidgeot against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Pidgeot · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
173Mega Pidgeot · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
141Mega Pidgeot · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Pidgeot, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.4% of teams · rank #125 · Singles · about 200 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Heat Wave
  2. Hurricane
  3. U-turn
  4. Agility

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.4%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe79.9%
  • Timid 1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.5%
  • Timid 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe6.2%
  • Modest 25 HP / 31 SpA / 10 Spe3.4%

These 4 cover 96.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 18

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
9GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
13Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
17WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
22Twister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
27Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
32AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
38Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35
44RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
50TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
56Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
62Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
68Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM / HM / TR 22

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
HM02FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
HM05Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMSteel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.SteelPhys7090%25
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TMRoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
TMPluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
TMU-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

Biology

Its wings are strong enough to fly at Mach 2 speed, whip up windstorms strong enough to bend trees, and fly up to 3,300 feet over the air. It skims over the water to hunt for unsuspecting fish Pokémon like Magikarp. Its glossy feathers make it a popular pick among trainers.

Forms

Mega Pidgeot

NormalFlying
BST 579

HoldsPidgeotite

Mega Pidgeot's wing strength is now significantly enhanced, enabling it to fly for about two weeks straight.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Bird Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Forest
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#018Original Johto#012Updated Johto#012Central Kalos#019Let’s Go Kanto#018Lumiose#023
  1. By flapping its wings with all its might, PIDGEOT can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  2. It spreads its gorgeous wings widely to intimidate enemies. It races through the skies at Mach-2 speed.

    FireRed · Y
  3. This Pokémon has gorgeous, glossy feathers. Many TRAINERS are so captivated by the beautiful feathers on its head that they choose PIDGEOT as their Pokémon.

    Emerald
  4. This Pokémon has a dazzling plumage of beautifully glossy feathers. Many TRAINERS are captivated by the striking beauty of the feathers on its head, compelling them to choose PIDGEOT as their Pokémon.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  5. Its outstanding vision allows it to spot splashing MAGIKARP, even while flying at 3300 feet.

    Crystal
  6. It spreads its beautiful wings wide to frighten its enemies. It can fly at Mach 2 speed.

    Silver · SoulSilver
  7. Its well-developed chest muscles make it strong enough to whip up a gusty windstorm with just a few flaps.

    Gold · HeartGold
  8. This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
  9. When hunting, it skims the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as MAGIKARP.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · X

Names around the world

English
Pidgeot
Japanese
ピジョット
Japanese (romaji)
Pigeot
Korean
피죤투
Chinese (Traditional)
大比鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
大比鸟
French
Roucarnage
German
Tauboss
Spanish
Pidgeot
Italian
Pidgeot

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

3 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
261
Medium Slow

Breeding

Flying
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Pidgeot holding Pidgeotite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.