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Pokémon Gold & SilverJohto · 1999#010 in the Johto dex

Pidgey #0016

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Pokédex entry

Each version has its own entry.

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

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

Base stats

Base stat total 251

Atk

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Total251

Abilities

Abilities weren't introduced until Generation 3, so Pidgey has none in Gold & Silver.

Moves learned by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power
1	Tackle	Normal	35
5	Sand Attack	Ground	—
9	Gust	Flying	40
15	Quick Attack	Normal	40
21	Whirlwind	Normal	—
29	Wing Attack	Flying	60
37	Agility	Psychic	—
47	Mirror Move	Flying	—

TM / HM moves

Fly Toxic Double Team Swift Rest Thief Snore Curse Protect Mud-Slap Detect Endure Swagger Attract Sleep Talk Return Frustration Hidden Power Sunny Day

Egg move moves

Feint Attack Foresight Steel Wing Pursuit

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock2×Electric2×Ice2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×Ground0×Ghost0×

Evolution line

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#0017Pidgeotto

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Where to find Pidgey in Gold & Silver

Recorded encounters for each edition. Methods and levels can vary by area or condition; open a place for its exact encounter table and odds.

Pokémon Gold

12 places

National ParkWalking in grass · Lv. 10–14 · Conditions apply Route 1Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 2Walking in grass · Lv. 3–7 · Conditions apply Route 25Walking in grass · Lv. 8–10 · Conditions apply Route 29Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 30Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 31Walking in grass · Lv. 3 · Conditions apply Route 35Walking in grass · Lv. 14 · Conditions apply

Show 4 more places in Gold

Route 36Walking in grass · Lv. 13–15 · Conditions apply Route 37Walking in grass · Lv. 13–15 · Conditions apply Route 5Walking in grass · Lv. 13–15 · Conditions apply Route 6Walking in grass · Lv. 13–14 · Conditions apply

Pokémon Silver

12 places

National ParkWalking in grass · Lv. 10–14 · Conditions apply Route 1Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 2Walking in grass · Lv. 3–7 · Conditions apply Route 25Walking in grass · Lv. 8–10 · Conditions apply Route 29Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 30Walking in grass · Lv. 2–4 · Conditions apply Route 31Walking in grass · Lv. 3–5 · Conditions apply Route 35Walking in grass · Lv. 14 · Conditions apply

Show 4 more places in Silver

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