NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0016

Pidgey

Normal

Flying

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Category: Tiny Bird Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 1.8 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Tangled Feet

Doubles evasion when confused.

Big Pecks Hidden ability

Protects against Defense drops.

Tiny Bird Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Pidgey
- Pidgeotto
  - Pidgeot

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 251

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric

×2

Ice

×2

Rock

×2

Resists

Grass

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Immune to

Ground

×0

Ghost

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Razor WindSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 29
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

GustSpecial · FlyingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 9
Crystal · Level Up · Level 9
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 9
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
Xd · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 5
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

Wing AttackPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 28
Yellow · Level Up · Level 28
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 29
Crystal · Level Up · Level 29
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Platinum · Level Up · Level 33
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 33
Black White · Level Up · Level 33
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
X Y · Level Up · Level 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 28
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 28

WhirlwindStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 19
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 19
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 21
Crystal · Level Up · Level 21
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 19
Emerald · Level Up · Level 19
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 19
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
Platinum · Level Up · Level 17
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 17
Black White · Level Up · Level 17
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 19
Xd · Level Up · Level 19
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
X Y · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 21
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 19
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 19
Blue Japan · Machine

FlyPhysical · FlyingPower 90Accuracy 95%Details +

User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Sand AttackStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 5
Yellow · Level Up · Level 5
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 5
Crystal · Level Up · Level 5
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Emerald · Level Up · Level 5
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 5
Xd · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 3
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 5
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 5

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 36
Yellow · Level Up · Level 36
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 37
Crystal · Level Up · Level 37
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
Emerald · Level Up · Level 39
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 39
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
Black White · Level Up · Level 29
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 39
Xd · Level Up · Level 39
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
X Y · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 23
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 36
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 36

Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 12
Yellow · Level Up · Level 12
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 15
Crystal · Level Up · Level 15
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
Xd · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 11
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 12
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 12

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Mirror MoveStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses the target’s last used move.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 44
Yellow · Level Up · Level 44
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 47
Crystal · Level Up · Level 47
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Emerald · Level Up · Level 47
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 47
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
Platinum · Level Up · Level 45
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 45
Black White · Level Up · Level 45
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 47
Xd · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
X Y · Level Up · Level 45
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 9
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 44
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 44

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Sky AttackPhysical · FlyingPower 140Accuracy 90%Details +

User charges for one turn before attacking. Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Feint AttackPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

ForesightStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it’s a Ghost.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

DetectStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Steel WingPhysical · SteelPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Egg
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Egg
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Egg
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PursuitPhysical · DarkPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

TwisterSpecial · DragonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
Platinum · Level Up · Level 21
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 21
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
X Y · Level Up · Level 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 21

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Heat WaveSpecial · FirePower 95Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Feather DanceStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Emerald · Level Up · Level 31
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 31
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 31
Xd · Level Up · Level 31
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25

Air CutterSpecial · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RoostStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 17
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

PluckPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

TailwindStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 41

U-turnPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Air SlashSpecial · FlyingPower 75Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 49
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 49
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 49
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 49
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 49
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 27
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 49
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Brave BirdPhysical · FlyingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

DefogStatus · FlyingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Ominous WindSpecial · GhostPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

HurricaneSpecial · FlyingPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 53
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 53
X Y · Level Up · Level 53
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 53
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 53
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 53
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 53

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue · Leafgreen · X

A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.

Yellow · Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back.

Gold

It usually hides in tall grass. Be cause it dislikes fighting, it pro tects itself by kicking up sand.

Silver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flap ping up sand.

Crystal

It rapidly flaps its wings in the grass, stirring up a dust cloud that drives insect prey out into the open.

Ruby · Sapphire

PIDGEY has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Emerald

It has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It can unerringly return home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

Firered

Does not like to fight. It hides in tall grass and so on, foraging for food such as small bugs.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

It is docile and prefers to avoid conflict. If disturbed, however, it can ferociously strike back.

Heartgold

It usually hides in tall grass. Because it dislikes fighting, it protects itself by kicking up sand.

Soulsilver

Common in grassy areas and forests, it is very docile and will chase off enemies by flapping up sand.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

Pidgey has an extremely sharp sense of direction. It is capable of unerringly returning home to its nest, however far it may be removed from its familiar surroundings.

POKÉMON TCG

Pidgey trading cards

25 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12