Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Pidgeot
Say it: MEGA PIDGE-ee-ot
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Mega Pidgeot is Pidgeot’s Mega form — still Normal and Flying. You need Candy and Mega Pidgeot Energy. It boosts Flying attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA PIDGE-ee-ot
Mega Pidgeot is Pidgeot’s Normal / Flying Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Pidgeot Energy and boosts Flying attackers in the raid lobby. Weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Pidgeot is a Mega Normal / Flying form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Pidgeot Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Prefer Mega Pidgeot on Flying raid days.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Mega Pidgeot is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Pidgeot— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 166
- Defense
- 154
- Stamina
- 195
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- air slash
- steel wing
Charged
- hurricane
- aerial ace
- brave bird
- feather dance
- heat wave
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #307 of 954 · CP 1490
Steel Wing + Brave Bird
- Ultra League · rank #250 of 747 · CP 2407
Steel Wing + Brave Bird
- Master League · rank #467 of 1023 · CP 2407
Steel Wing + Brave Bird
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Flying-type shortlist
- Mega Pidgeot — Gust + Brave Bird
- Pidgeot — Air Slash + Brave Bird
Normal-type shortlist
- Mega Pidgeot — Gust + Brave Bird (Flying secondary — situational)
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.