Pidgey evolutionary line

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Pidgey, Pidgeotto, and Pidgeot are fictional characters in the Pokemon franchise.

Pidgey
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National Pokédex
Beedrill - Pidgey (#016) - Pidgeotto
Johto Pokédex
Feraligatr - Pidgey (#010) - Pidgeotto
Japanese name Poppo
Evolves from None
Evolves into Pidgeotto
Generation First
Species Tiny Bird Pokémon
Type Normal / Flying
Height 1 ft (0.3 m)
Weight 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Ability Keen Eye / Tangled Feet (the latter from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

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[edit] Pidgey

Pidgey (ポッポ? 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).

Pidgey resembles a number of small birds, and is perhaps based on the thrush or the pigeon.
It is quite docile and non-confrontational. Often found hiding in tall grass and foraging for small insects to eat, it does its best to avoid battle. Its two shades of brown feathers and black stripes behind its eyes (possibly working like a tiger's stripes) would make a good camouflage for sandy or grassy areas. It will either blow small or weak foes away with its Whirlwind, or use kick up dust in a Sand Attack to blind its enemy. It dwells in forests and grassy areas, and is able to return to its nest from anywhere thanks to an astoundingly sharp sense of direction. Pidgey are common throughout large cities and they often make their home on the ledges of tall buildings or tall structures.

Pidgey is introduced in the very first episode of the Pokémon anime, but Ash fails to catch it; however, he does catch its evolved form, Pidgeotto, two episodes later. It is a common Pokémon, and many junior trainers have one. Pidgey are sometimes used as mail carriers (as seen in the episode Carrying On), and in “Fly Me to the Moon” a Pidgey named Orville (named after one of the Wright Brothers), who dreams of flying higher than any Pokémon, manages to reach the upper atmosphere.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, a robotic Pidgey serves as Red’s guide to the Safari Zone.

[edit] Pidgeotto

Pidgeotto
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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]

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. 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.

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. As Ash made his way to the Orange Islands, it evolved into a Pidgeot. Much later, in Hoenn, an old trainer with a Pidgeotto tutors Ash’s Swellow, which is trying to learn Aerial Ace. Pidgeotto was voiced in both versions by Megumi Hayashibara.

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.

[edit] Pidgeot

Pidgeot

National Pokédex
Pidgeotto - Pidgeot (#018) - Rattata
Johto Pokédex
Pidgeotto - Pidgeot (#012) - Spearow
Japanese name Pigeot
Evolves from Pidgeotto
Evolves into 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 / Tangled Feet (the latter from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Pidgeot (ピジョット Pijotto?, 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.

Pidgeot appear very similar to Pidgeotto. However, the feathers of Pidgeot’s crest are much longer, as is its body. 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.

In the Pokemon 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, with a promise to return for it after visiting the next gym. 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. In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Sir Aaron has an oversized Pidgeot.

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

[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

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