Pidgeotto
National Pokédex Pidgey - Pidgeotto (#017) - Pidgeot Johto Pokédex Pidgey - Pidgeotto (#011) - Pidgeot
Japanese name	Pigeon
Evolves from	Pidgey
Evolves into	Pidgeot
Generation	First
Species	Bird Pokémon
Type	Normal / Flying
Height	3 ft 7 in (1.1 m)
Weight	66.1 lb (30.0 kg)
Ability	Keen Eye / Tangled Feet (the latter from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Pidgeotto (ピジョン, Pijon^?, Pigeon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. Pigeotto is well-known for evolving from one of the Pokémon encountered in the first route in Pokémon Red and Blue (and their remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen) Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon Crystal. The purpose of Pidgeotto in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] Image File history File links Pidgeotto artwork by Ken Sugimori © This image is copyrighted. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... 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The name Pidgeotto is a variation of the name Pidgey, the Pokémon it evolves from, and is based on the word pigeon. The Japanese name ピジョン Pijon is derived from pigeon, a bird. Pidgey Poppo in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... Subfamilies see article text Feral Rock Pigeon beside Weiming Lake, Peking University Dove redirects here. ...

Biological characteristics

Pidgeotto are large birds, perhaps based on the Osprey and Merlin, with sharp talons, a red and yellow feathered tail and a red crest on its head. It looks very similar to its final evolution, Pidgeot. The difference between the two is Pidgeot's headfeathers are longer than Pidgeotto and Pidgeot is larger than Pidgeotto. Binomial name Pandion haliaetus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Osprey, Pandion haliaetus is a medium-large raptor which is a specialist fish-eater with a worldwide distribution. ... Binomial name Falco columbarius (Linnaeus, 1758) Merlin (Falco columbarius) is a falcon that breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia. ... The cockatiel - an example of a crested bird species Several bird species exhibit prominent feathered crests upon their heads. ... Pidgeot , Pigeot in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise—a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Pidgeotto are extremely territorial, generally claiming a large area with its nest built in the center. Full of vitality, it constantly patrols its territory, mercilessly punishing intruders. It flies about in circular patterns while hunting, and can spot the movements of its prey on the ground no matter how high it flies. Pidgeotto then attacks with its wickedly sharp talons and carries its prey, including Exeggcute and Magikarp, back to its nest from as far as 60 miles away - or more. Exeggcute Tamatama in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 (see TFD) fictional species belonging to the Pokémon franchise. ... Magikarp , Koiking) is a Pokémon widely considered to be the most useless Pokémon in the entire game series. ...

In the Pokémon games

It appears on the Routes 14, 15, & 21 in Red/Blue/Yellow. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it appears in Routes 13-15, Three Island Bond Bridge, Three Island Berry Forest, & Five Isle Meadow. In Pokémon Red and Blue, Pidgeotto's sprite makes Pidgeotto look larger and fatter than it really is (this was a common problem in the early Pokémon games as the sprites for most of the Pokémon where like this, even Pikachu's sprite made it look a little chubby). Being its evolved form, Pidgeotto is less common than Pidgey. Its statistics are mostly average or below, though it is quite fast. In FireRed and LeafGreen, Pidgeotto can learn a new move called Featherdance at Level 34. A shadow Pidgeotto can be obtained in Pokémon XD. This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Pidgey Poppo in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ...

In the Pokémon anime

In the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum caught a Pidgeotto in an early episode. It is often used to blow away Weezing's smokescreens and pop holes in Team Rocket's balloon. It remained one of the feature members of his team throughout his Indigo League challenge. When Pigeot helped save pokemon near Pallet Town, Ash thought it would be best for it to stay and protect them. Ash left Pigeot before going to the Orange Islands. The main characters of the Advanced Generation: Brock, Ash, May, Max, along with Mudkip, Treecko, Pikachu, and Torchic. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... Weezing , Matadogas) is a Pokémon, the evolved form of Koffing. ... The Pokémon League is an organization within the fictional Pokémon World whose feature members are the Elite Four and which is led by the Elite Four Champion. ...

Much later, in Hoenn, an old trainer with a Pidgeotto tutors Ash’s Swellow, which is trying to learn Aerial Ace. Hoenn map The Hoenn Pokédex Hoenn (pronounced Hoe-en and spelled Hōen in Japan) is a last name and is also a region in the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ... Swellow (オオスバメ Oosubame in Japanese, Schwalboss in German and Heledelle in French) is a fictional character from the Pokémon Franchise. ...

Pidgeotto was voiced in both versions by Megumi Hayashibara. Megumi Hayashibara ), born March 30, 1967 in Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan) is a very popular Japanese seiyū, lyricist and singer. ...

In Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, Pidgeotto emits a cry that sounds similar to the Great Northern Diver/common loon when summoned in battle, unlike its raptor-like screech in most other games. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Stadium 2 (Pokémon Stadium GS in Japan) is a video game for the Nintendo 64. ... Binomial name Gavia immer (Brunnich, 1764) The Great Northern Diver, known in North America as the Common Loon (Gavia immer), is a large member of the loon, or diver, family. ... Orders Accipitriformes     Cathartidae     Pandionidae     Accipitridae     Sagittariidae Falconiformes     Falconidae A bird of prey or raptor is a bird that hunts its food, especially one that preys on mammals or other birds. ...

In other media

Pidgeotto in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a Pidgeotto attempts to abduct Yellow’s Caterpie, probably for food, but is stopped by Yellow’s Pikachu, Pika. Falkner also has a Pidgeotto when Gold meets him. Image File history File links Pidgeotto_tcg. ... Image File history File links Pidgeotto_tcg. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Jimmy, an anime character based on Gold Gold ) Is the protagonist of Pokémon Gold and Silver and one arc of the Pokémon Adventures manga. ...

Pidgeotto appears several times in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, in the Base Set (also in Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection), Gym Challenge (as Koga’s Pidgeotto), Expedition, and EX FireRed & LeafGreen. It also appeared in the 5th movie promotional half-deck in Japan (as Altomare’s Pidgeotto, a basic Pokémon). This article is about the card game. ... Koga (Kyō) is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Pidgeotto as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
• Pidgeotto’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Pidgeotto Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Pidgeotto Previously hosted by Wikibooks