Yay~ Pidgilla the MEGA SHINY PIDGEY >> *coughs* Anyways, after a lot of thought I finally have decided to have a Pidgeot in my team, I have no idea why, just a sudden urge
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DPPt/HGSS Help with Pidgeot Moveset:
- Thread starter Midnight Shadows
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Pidgeot wins the award for "coolest looking Normal/Flying-type Pokemon" in my opinion, although Swellow definitely comes a very close second, if not joint best with Pidgeot...but I digress. Moveset time:
Pidgeot @ Focus Sash
- Return
- U-Turn
- Swagger
- Pursuit
Pidgeot's stats aren't all that amazing - its highest Base Stat is in Speed, and even that only manages to reach a Base of 91, so Pidgeot has to be played intelligently to succeed. This moveset is designed primarily to annoy the opponent - Focus Sash ensures you will be able to take a hit and live provided there's no Stealth Rock or Sandstorm/Hail around, which allows you to get off either a cheeky U-Turn or a Swagger on the opponent. This set relies somewhat on prediction - predicting how the opponent will react to being Swaggered is a key factor in getting the most out of this, but if you can pull it off this Pidgeot can be very frustrating and very effective too.
Pidgeot @ Choice Band/Choice Scarf
- Return
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack/Steel Wing
- U-Turn
Pidgeot's mediocre stats means it generally needs a hefty boost to get its stats high enough to sweep opponents, although it can definitely do the job well. Return is your strongest available STAB move outside of breeding (Brave Bird is via breeding only,) Aerial Ace grants you double STAB, U-Turn can catch out opposing Psychic/Dark-types whilst adding to the general hit-and-run style that most Choice item users lean towards, and then you can either choose Steel Wing to hit Rock-types harder, or Quick Attack for a high-priority STAB'ed hit. Steel Wing is likely the better choice if you're using the Scarf, whilst Choice Band would pair off better with Quick Attack.
Keep in mind that using a Shiny Pidgeot in general against an opponent who is currently in a relationship with someone could result in a somewhat messy break-up...the legends do not lie...
Pidgeot @ Focus Sash
- Return
- U-Turn
- Swagger
- Pursuit
Pidgeot's stats aren't all that amazing - its highest Base Stat is in Speed, and even that only manages to reach a Base of 91, so Pidgeot has to be played intelligently to succeed. This moveset is designed primarily to annoy the opponent - Focus Sash ensures you will be able to take a hit and live provided there's no Stealth Rock or Sandstorm/Hail around, which allows you to get off either a cheeky U-Turn or a Swagger on the opponent. This set relies somewhat on prediction - predicting how the opponent will react to being Swaggered is a key factor in getting the most out of this, but if you can pull it off this Pidgeot can be very frustrating and very effective too.
Pidgeot @ Choice Band/Choice Scarf
- Return
- Aerial Ace
- Quick Attack/Steel Wing
- U-Turn
Pidgeot's mediocre stats means it generally needs a hefty boost to get its stats high enough to sweep opponents, although it can definitely do the job well. Return is your strongest available STAB move outside of breeding (Brave Bird is via breeding only,) Aerial Ace grants you double STAB, U-Turn can catch out opposing Psychic/Dark-types whilst adding to the general hit-and-run style that most Choice item users lean towards, and then you can either choose Steel Wing to hit Rock-types harder, or Quick Attack for a high-priority STAB'ed hit. Steel Wing is likely the better choice if you're using the Scarf, whilst Choice Band would pair off better with Quick Attack.
Keep in mind that using a Shiny Pidgeot in general against an opponent who is currently in a relationship with someone could result in a somewhat messy break-up...the legends do not lie...
Thanks KoL I think I am leaning more towards the second one, mainly because of the double stab and steel wing.
Also, that's why I am using Shiny Pidgeot ;P
Also, that's why I am using Shiny Pidgeot ;P
If you can wait, Pidgeot can use Heat Wave as well.
If you take KoL's second set, Heat Wave can go over that move slot. Do note that instead of being walled by Steel-types, you'll be walled by Rock Types.
Out of curiosity, what's the Pidgeot's Hidden Power? If it's Fighting or Ground, I might have a gear in my head start turning.
If you take KoL's second set, Heat Wave can go over that move slot. Do note that instead of being walled by Steel-types, you'll be walled by Rock Types.
Out of curiosity, what's the Pidgeot's Hidden Power? If it's Fighting or Ground, I might have a gear in my head start turning.
After looking on a website, it said my Pidgey's IVs were 9/16/1/31/29/10 and the hidden power was Psychic.
T'is a shame that the highest stat is Special Attack and is lowered by the Nature.
This does however, make Heat Wave more of an option, even if Pidgeot's attack has been lowered. Especially with that awesome IV in Special Attack.
Just as a note. I also just realized this but, Pursuit is an option that isn't open to you Midnight. Know why? Pursuit is an egg move. Just throwing that out there.
This does however, make Heat Wave more of an option, even if Pidgeot's attack has been lowered. Especially with that awesome IV in Special Attack.
Just as a note. I also just realized this but, Pursuit is an option that isn't open to you Midnight. Know why? Pursuit is an egg move. Just throwing that out there.
Alright, thanks guys ^^
So, I'm guessing that if I chose the second set it would be Return, Aerial Ace, Steel Wing, and Heat Wave. Then if I chose the first set it would be Return, U-Turn, Swagger and Tailwind. Can moves between both sets be swapped?
So, I'm guessing that if I chose the second set it would be Return, Aerial Ace, Steel Wing, and Heat Wave. Then if I chose the first set it would be Return, U-Turn, Swagger and Tailwind. Can moves between both sets be swapped?
Shiny pidgeot does look awesome.