Competitive Information for Pidgeotto [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal / Flying
Abilities:
Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon's accuracy stat stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pidgeotto? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Pidgeotto, the astounding Normal and Flying-typed Pokémon! Pidgeotto is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Pidgeotto below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sky Attack / Air Cutter
- Steel Wing
- Mud-Slap
Taking on single battles? Pidgeotto is a superb Physical Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with intense physical power. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Pidgeotto's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Pidgeotto recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Pidgeotto's accuracy stat stage.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Air Cutter is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Pidgeotto's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Black Glasses
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Pursuit / Thief
- Toxic
- Whirlwind
- Protect
Dominating single battles, Pidgeotto is an outstanding Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Pidgeotto's accuracy stat stage. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Pidgeotto's dark-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Pidgeotto has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Pidgeotto this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pidgeotto? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Sky Attack
- Double-Edge / Return
- Steel Wing
- Mud-Slap
Taking on double battles? Pidgeotto is an exceptional Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Pidgeotto's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Pidgeotto recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Pidgeotto's accuracy stat stage.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Pidgeotto's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
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Item: Black Glasses
Ability: Keen Eye
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Pursuit / Thief
- Toxic
- Whirlwind
- Protect
When it comes to double battles, Pidgeotto shines as a prestigious Special Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Keen Eye, prevents other pokemon from lowering Pidgeotto's accuracy stat stage. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Pidgeotto's dark-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thief is a special 40-base power Dark-type move (if your Pidgeotto has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Pidgeotto this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pidgeotto can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pidgeotto.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pidgeotto can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Pidgeotto
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Pidgeotto's stats
- Agility
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Pidgeotto
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Pidgeotto in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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