Pidgeot

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Pidgeot

National
Pidgeotto - Pidgeot (#018) - Rattata
Johto
Pidgeotto - Pidgeot (#012) - Spearow
Japanese name Pidgeot
Stage Stage 2
Evolves from Pidgeotto
Evolves to None
Generation First
Species Bird Pokémon
Type Normal / Flying
Height 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m)
Weight 87.1 lb (39.5 kg)
Ability Keen Eye/Unstable Gait(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Pidgeot (ピジョット Pijotto?) 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).

The name Pidgeot is a variation of the name Pidgeotto, the Pokémon it evolves from, and is based on the word pigeon, and is a semi-homonym for pigeon hawk as well. Its name in the English beta version of Red/Blue was “Pidgeott”.

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[edit] Characteristics

Pidgeot appear very similar to Pidgeotto, so much so that one has been easily mistaken for the other, even by official sources. However, the feathers of Pidgeot’s crest are much longer.

The glossy feathers of Pidgeot’s plumage have been described as “dazzling”, and some trainers choose it solely because of its beauty. Its head is adorned with a gorgeous crest of pale yellow and red-orange feathers, complemented by its red-orange tail. Like Pidgey and Pidgeotto, it has a pair of intimidating black stripes behind its eyes. It spreads its large wings wide to intimidate its foes. Flapping these wings with their powerful chest muscles, Pidgeot are capable of whipping up gusts of wind similar to tornadoes. Pidgeot are very aerodynamic, capable of soaring to an altitude of 3300 feet and reaching speeds of up to Mach 2. Like Pidgeotto, Pidgeot feed on Magikarp by swooping from the sky and snatching them out of the water with their talons.

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Pidgeot are not catchable in the wild, but they evolve from Pidgeotto, which in turn evolve from the fairly common Pidgey.

Pidgeot is vulnerable to Electric, Ice and Rock attacks. Grass and Bug types are ineffective against Pidgeot. Pidgeot is invulnerable to Ground and Ghost-types attacks.

Pidgeot is a good choice for a Flying-type. All of its stats are average or above, its speed in particular. However, not having higher Attack and/or Speed, like its fellow Normal-Flying types (such as Fearow, Dodrio, Swellow, and Mukuhawk) really hurts the usefulness of this beautiful bird. Nevertheless, thanks to its elegant looks and somewhat decent use, Pidgeot is very popular amongst many Pokémon fans and it's thus used often for in-game teams. In the metagame, however, it's never used, only appearing ocassionally on UU teams. Even though sometimes it may occur on OU teams too, this may be because its pre-evolved forms are quite common.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

On his way to the Orange Islands, Ash encountered a Fearow with an old grudge against him. It also happened to be terrorizing a flock of Pidgey and Pidgeotto with its flock of Spearow. Ash’s Pidgeotto finally evolved into Pidgeot to battle Fearow, and Ash left it behind to protect its new friends.

One of the trainers in Pokémon: The First Movie owns a Pidgeot (referred to as Pidgeotto due to a dubbing error).

Falkner, the Violet City Gym Leader, also has a Pidgeot. It fights with Ash's Charizard but is eventually narrowly defeated.

In Hoenn, an Officer Jenny with a Pidgeot helps Ash reunite with Pikachu.

Along with many other of Ash's previous Pokémon, Pidgeot is featured in the 10th Japanese anime opening.

[edit] In other media

Pidgeot in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Pidgeot in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga Green has a Pidgeot, which she sometimes uses for transportation or to relay messages.

Pidgey and Pidgeotto cards were available in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set, but Pidgeot was not available until the Jungle set was released. Pidgeot’s appearances in the TCG were in Jungle (included in Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection), Southern Islands, Pokémon *VS (as Falkner’s Pidgeot, a basic Pokémon), Expedition, EX FireRed & LeafGreen, and EX Holon Phantoms (as Pidgeot δ, Lightning/Metal type) along with appropriate Pidgey and Pidgeotto cards. It also appeared in the 8th movie promotional half-deck in Japan (as Aron’s Pidgeot, a basic Pokémon).

[edit] The Pokédex Error

When the original toy Pokédex was released a little after Pokémon Red and Blue, there was an error involving Pidgeot. Although it was available in the Pokédex's lists, the Search function came up with an error message whenever a user attempted to search for Pidgeot. It is believe that the unsophisticated technology used to create it (as it is simply a children's toy) is incapable of perceiving Pidgeot and finding it in its database when there is a Pokémon with a similar, yet longer name (Pidgeotto).

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links

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