Where can I find Pidgey in Polished Crystal?

Pidgey can be found in 11 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Pidgey is a normal/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Pidgey learn in Polished Crystal?

Pidgey can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Pidgeyin Pokémon Polished Crystal

normalflying

Pokédex Entry

Tiny Bird Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

NormalFlying

Dex

#010 Johto Dex · #016 National

Abilities

Keen Eye(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering accuracy.

Tangled Feet(Secondary)

Boosts evasion if it is confused.

Big Pecks(Hidden)

Prevents foes from lowering Defense.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Fast (15 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

groundghost

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Pidgey

Base form

→

Pidgeotto

Level up Pidgey to Lv. 18

→

Pidgeot

Level up Pidgeotto to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Look for Pidgey very common in Route 36 in the morning and day-time, common in Route 29 in the morning and day-time, and common in Route 30 in the morning and day-time, among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level two to 15, unless in a badge-dependent area. During swarms, you can also find it in Route 35.

Wild Encounters (24)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
5	GustLevel: 5Gust	flying	40	100	35
5	GustLevel: 5Gust	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
9	Mud SlapLevel: 9Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
9	Mud SlapLevel: 9Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
13	Quick AttackLevel: 13Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
13	Quick AttackLevel: 13Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
17	RageLevel: 17Rage	normal	20	100	20
17	RageLevel: 17Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
21	CharmLevel: 21Charm	fairy	0	100	20
21	CharmLevel: 21Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
25	SwiftLevel: 25Swift	normal	60	100	20
25	SwiftLevel: 25Swift	An attack that never misses.
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	psychic	0	100	30
29	AgilityLevel: 29Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
33	Wing AttackLevel: 33Wing Attack	flying	60	100	35
33	Wing AttackLevel: 33Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
37	RoostLevel: 37Roost	flying	0	100	5
37	RoostLevel: 37Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
41	Drill PeckLevel: 41Drill Peck	flying	80	100	20
41	Drill PeckLevel: 41Drill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
45	Steel WingLevel: 45Steel Wing	steel	70	90	25
45	Steel WingLevel: 45Steel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
49	Air SlashLevel: 49Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
49	Air SlashLevel: 49Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
53	HurricaneLevel: 53Hurricane	flying	110	70	10
53	HurricaneLevel: 53Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PeckPeck	flying	35	100	35
PeckPeck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	100	40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Air SlashAir Slash	flying	75	95	15
Air SlashAir Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	normal	80	100	5
ExtremespeedExtremespeed	A powerful firststrike attack.
Brave BirdBrave Bird	flying	120	100	15
Brave BirdBrave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.

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TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Pidgey. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×ice2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Pidgey resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground ghost

grass0.5×bug0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Pidgey, either offensively or defensively.

Pidgeyin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry