Best Pidgeot moveset and nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Once Pidgeot's moveset and nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A are optimized well, this Gen I regional bird becomes a great member of your team. Known for being commonly found in early areas, this evolution line is more often found on early-game teams.

While Pidgeot doesn't shine competitively well, its Mega Evolution completely changes its potential capabilities. Mega Pidgeot, even in Pokemon Legends Z-A, stands out as a powerful Special Attacker and solid Speed.

This guide covers the best moveset, ideal nature, stats, and how to obtain Pidgeotite in the game.

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Best moveset for Pidgeot in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pidgeot Mega evolving in Legends Z-A (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To maximize its effectiveness, especially if you are planning on Mega Evolving it, Pidgeot should focus on the following Special Attack-based moves:

• Hurricane: The strongest Flying-type STAB move available to Pidgeot, learned at level 45.
• Air Slash: Learned at level 33, Air Slash is another solid STAB option, offering a secondary pressure option while Hurricane is on a cooldown.
• Heat Wave: This move provides decent coverage, especially against Ice-types. You can acquire Heat Wave from TM068, rewarded by Mable at level 28 of her research tasks.
• Quick Attack: A STAB priority move that allows Pidgeot to finish off weakened foes before they can move.

While Pidgeot’s movepool is more limited compared to other Generation I Pokemon like Starmie or Dragonite, this focused setup plays perfectly into its Mega form’s strengths.

Also read: All Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Legends Z-A

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Best nature for Pidgeot in Pokemon Legends Z-A

The Timid nature (+Speed, -Attack) is the most effective choice for Pidgeot, especially for its Mega Evolution. This boosts its already impressive Speed while reducing Attack, which Pidgeot rarely relies on.

Speed stat in Legends Z-A correlate with move cooldown, so this nature lets you use moves quicker.

A Timid Mint can be purchased from a vendor in Vert Sector 6, allowing you to apply the nature at any point.

Also read: All Mable's Research and rewards in Pokemon Legends Z-A

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Pokemon Legends Z-A: Pidgeot stats and Pidgeotite location

Mega Pidgeot as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

You can catch a Pidgey early on in Wild Zone 1, with additional appearances in Wild Zone 5, Bleu, Jaune, Magenta, Rouge, and Vert Districts. It evolves into Pidgeotto at level 18 and then into Pidgeot at level 36.

To unlock its Mega Evolution, you will need Pidgeotite, which can be purchased from Quasartico Inc. for 180 Mega Shards.

Pidgeot’s stats:

• HP: 83
• Attack: 80
• Defense: 75
• Special Attack: 70
• Special Defense: 70
• Speed: 101

Mega Pidgeot’s stats:

• HP: 83
• Attack: 80
• Defense: 80
• Special Attack: 135
• Special Defense: 80
• Speed: 121

Also read: Complete Pokemon Legends Z-A Pokedex

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Mega Pidgeot shifts heavily into Special Attack and gains a significant Speed boost, making it an exceptional Special sweeper when supported with the right moveset and nature.

Also read: How to get a guaranteed Shiny Mareep in Legends Z-A for free?

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Edited by Aashish Victor