Pidgeot Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Normal / Flying · BST: 479 · Role: Speed Pivot
Pidgeot is a Normal / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Pidgeot, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric plus 5 more ranked below.
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Pidgeot can Mega Evolve into Mega Pidgeot, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.
With a 479 base stat total, Pidgeot plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (101), and at base 101 Speed it sits faster than 76% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Pidgeot in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Pidgeot
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Luxray (Electric)
- Rampardos (Rock)
How each counter beats Pidgeot
- Pikachu (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Pidgeot and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Pidgeot weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Ice (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
- Ghost
Base stats
- HP
- 83
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Attack
- 70
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 101
- Total
- 479
Best Tera Types for Pidgeot
The best Tera Types for Pidgeot cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Keen Eye — [object Object]
- Tangled Feet — [object Object]
- Big Pecks (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Pidgeot:
Frequently asked questions about Pidgeot
What counters Pidgeot in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Pidgeot are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric, Mega Manectric, Glalie. These Pokémon hit Pidgeot super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Pidgeot weak to?
Pidgeot is a Normal / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Ice, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Pidgeot?
The single best pick against Pidgeot in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Pidgeot in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Pidgeot, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Ice, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Pidgeot's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Pidgeot good in Pokémon Champions?
Pidgeot's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (479 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.