Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot

#016 Pidgey

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

Type: Normal/Flying

Stats:

HP          Attack     Defense

40              45            40

Speed   Spec Atk   Spec Def

56              35             35

Growth Rate: Medium Slow

Hatch Steps: 4,000

Evolution: Level 18

Weaknesses: Electric; Ice; Rock

Strengths: Grass; Bug; Fighting
(Ground-No Effect; Ghost-No Effect)

Pidgey is amazing. Although a lot of people do not like pidgey, I for one find him wonderful and a great flying type, especially if one is just starting out with pokémon. His specials are low, which can be a downside because the first flying move pidgey learns uses special attack (gust), but that doesn't affect how effective the flying move is against opponents too much. His attack, however is much higher so a move like tackle will do a lot more damage unless one is fighting a grass or fighting type. Pidgey can be a little hard to train at first, but once he starts learning some of the better moves you can take down most anything (other than weaknesses of course). I try to broaden my horizons and choose different pokémon each time I play, but somehow this little guy frequently ends up in my permanent team.

#017 Pidgeotto

 Pidgeotto: It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Type: Normal/Flying

Stats:
HP          Attack     Defense
63              60            55            

Speed   Spec Atk   Spec Def
71              50             50          

Growth Rate: Medium Slow

Hatch Steps: 4,000

Evolution: Level 36

Weaknesses: Electric; Ice; Rock

Strengths: Grass; Bug; Fighting
(Ground-No Effect; Ghost-No Effect)

Pidgeotto starts getting stronger, and looks way way cooler than Pidgey, but I sure hope your Pidgey learned some decent moves because Pidgeotto's moveset is awful. With the low power Twister (22), fairly useless Featherdance (27), and comepletely useless Agility (32), you won't get very far. Yes, Featherdance can be great for boosting stats during battle, but you risk getting hit and with such low defense, that's not something you'd want to risk. Agility is useless because Pidgeotto's speed is really high, and he's going to strike first anyway, so using a move to boost your speed and miss out on getting a hit in is really pointless and redundant. If you wait one level to evolve him, however, Pidgeotto learns Wing Attack (37) which can be a hard hitter, but if not Pidgeot learns it only one level later at 38.

#018 Pidgeot

Pidgeot: By flapping its wings with all its might, Pidgeot can make a gust of wind capable of bending tall trees.

Type: Normal/Flying

Stats:
HP          Attack     Defense
83               80           75            

Speed   Spec Atk   Spec Def
91               70            70                


Growth Rate: Medium Slow

Hatch Steps: 4,000

Evolution: Final Stage

Weaknesses: Electric; Ice; Rock

Strengths: Grass; Bug; Fighting
(Ground-No Effect; Ghost-No Effect)

Pidgeots stats may be a little lower, but don't let that fool you. When it comes to battle, he's got speed and attack, which can take down most foes before they have a chance to strike. I've used him numerous times against the elite four and he's done quite well. I think this guy is a wonderful addition to any team and will get a trainer very far. He learns strong moves and can be taught a number of TM's, and I give this guy two thumbs up.

In summary: Pidgey may be a little difficult to start out with, but once you get him to about level 10 you'll be well on your way to an awesome pokémon. Pidgeotto is fast for a middle evolution, but he learns absolutely no good moves. Pidgeot is strong; don't let the stats fool you. He can take on strong foes and will get you far. He's a great addition to a team.