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Pidgey Movesets & Competitive Sets

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Pidgey movesets cover 3 generations and 4 formats with 4 sets in total. Each set lists moves, ability, item, nature, EVs and Tera type picks with analysis, and can be copied with one click.

Normal Flying Generation I

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Generation: 3
Format: 4
set: 4

Pidgey Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Pidgey

LC Generation 7

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Big Pecks
Nature: Jolly
EVs: HP 36 / Attack 236 / Speed 228

Moves

Brave Bird Flying Physical

Power 120 Accuracy 100 PP 15
Return Normal Physical

Power — Accuracy 100 PP 20

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Analysis

Pidgey's most viable set would be a Choice Scarf set to revenge kill weakened Fighting-types. However, its low Attack and average Speed prevent it from being threatening; Doduo, Vullaby, and Rufflet all perform this role more effectively.

Generation 5 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

Choice

LC Generation 5

Item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Jolly
EVs: HP 36 / Attack 236 / Speed 228

Moves

Brave Bird Flying Physical

Power 120 Accuracy 100 PP 15
U-turn Bug Physical

Power 70 Accuracy 100 PP 20

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Analysis

It's no secret that Pidgey doesn't have much at its disposal, but it can manage to pull off an acceptable attacker set. Choice Scarf is the preferred option here, as it allows Pidgey to act as your team's revenge killer. After the boost, Pidgey hits a Speed stat of 24, meaning that it outruns every non-boosted Pokemon in Little Cup, as well as a number that are boosted. Brave Bird allows Pidgey to hit pretty hard, even with no Attack boost. U-turn is on the set as it helps to keep up the offensive momentum during the battle. Feint Attack is used to hit Ghost-type Pokemon hard without suffering recoil damage, although Brave Bird will still deal more damage to every Ghost-type in the tier. Return gives good neutral coverage while being a strong move without recoil. Pursuit is a suitable option over Feint Attack as it allows Pidgey to trap and KO fleeing Ghost- and Psychic-type Pokemon. Steel Wing can be used over Return to help with coverage a bit, but Pidgey loses out on the raw power of Return in exchange for minor coverage. Ferroseed makes a good partner to Pidgey as it can handle any super effective move aimed at Pidgey. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Mienfoo or Timburr that can deal with Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon will make it a lot easier for Pidgey to deal damage to the opponent's team.

Generation 1 Sets （Format 2 · 2 set）

Priority Attacker

LC Generation 1

Moves

Double-Edge Normal Physical

Power 120 Accuracy 100 PP 15
Quick Attack Normal Physical

Power 40 Accuracy 100 PP 30

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Mirror Move

LC Generation 1

Moves

Double-Edge Normal Physical

Power 120 Accuracy 100 PP 15
Quick Attack Normal Physical

Power 40 Accuracy 100 PP 30

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