Competitive Information for Pidgeot (Mega) [X/Y]


Normal / Flying
Abilities:
Every move used by or against this Pokemon will always hit.


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pidgeot-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Pidgeot-Mega, a superb Pokémon known for its Normal and Flying typing! It's a sight to see Pidgeot-Mega out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Pidgeot-Mega's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Pidgeotite
Ability: No Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 SpA / 76 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hurricane / Air Cutter
- Hyper Beam / Swift
- Heat Wave
- Ominous Wind
Pidgeot excels as a notable Special Sweeper during single battles. It tries to crush rivals using forceful special power. With No Guard, every move used by or against Pidgeot will always hit. With a Pidgeotite equipped to it, if held by a pidgeot, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Pidgeot cannot move next turn).
◆ Swift is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pidgeot-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Pidgeotite
Ability: No Guard
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 SpA / 76 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Swift / Hyper Beam
- Twister
Pidgeot makes an a stupendous Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with devastating special moves. With No Guard, every move used by or against Pidgeot will always hit. With a Pidgeotite equipped to it, if held by a pidgeot, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Hurricane is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Swift is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Pidgeot cannot move next turn).
◆ Twister is a special 40-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pidgeot-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 Pidgeot-mega.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pidgeot-mega can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Pidgeot-mega
- 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 Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Pidgeot-mega's stats
- Agility
- Ominous Wind
- Steel Wing
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Pidgeot-mega
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Pidgeot-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Pidgeot-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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