Pidove (#0519) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk5554–117103–229

Def5049–11294–218

SpA3636–9669–188

SpD3031–9058–174

Spe4343–10481–203

Total264Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 43). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+104Max95No SP63Min56Scarf156Tailwind208

At max Speed, Pidove outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ghost0×Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Big Pecks
Protects against Defense drops.
Super Luck
Raises moves' critical hit rates one stage.
RivalryHidden ability
Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0519PidoveNormalFlying
1. Level 21#0520TranquillNormalFlying
  1. Level 32#0521UnfezantNormalFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

4LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

8Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

12TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

16Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

20SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

24Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

28DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

32Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

36RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

40TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

44Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 22

TM06FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM30Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM95Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

Egg moves 5

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggMorning SunHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.NormalStatus——5

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Tutor 1

TutorDual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Pigeon Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#025Updated Unova#014Galar#026

It’s forgetful and not very bright, but many Trainers love it anyway for its friendliness and sincerity.
Shield
Where people go, these Pokémon follow. If you’re scattering food for them, be careful— several hundred of them can gather at once.
Sword
This very forgetful Pokémon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
These Pokémon live in cities. They are accustomed to people. Flocks often gather in parks and plazas.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Each follows its Trainer’s orders as best it can, but they sometimes fail to understand complicated commands.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: マメパト
Japanese (romaji): Mamepato
Korean: 콩둘기
Chinese (Traditional): 豆豆鴿
Chinese (Simplified): 豆豆鸽
French: Poichigeon
German: Dusselgurr
Spanish: Pidove
Italian: Pidove

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 53
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 12 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

Sword 12 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellFlying Pokemon in the sky, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

White 2 4 areas

Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
Virbank Complex (outer)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

Black 2 4 areas

Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
Road 20Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–10
Virbank Complex (outer)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

White 3 areas

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13

Black 3 areas

Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
Pinwheel Forest (outside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
Road 3Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13