How to Catch or Buy Pidgeot in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Pidgeot has always been a fan-favorite for trainers who appreciate classic elegance and high mobility in battle. In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it remains a powerful and reliable Flying-type choice, with the same trademark speed and grace that defined it in past generations. Whether you want to evolve it yourself, hunt it in the wild, or add a Shiny variant to your collection, here's everything you need to know about getting Pidgeot in Lumiose's vast open zones.

Pidgeot Overview

• Lumiose Pokedex: #023
• Type: Normal / Flying
• Height: 4'11”
• Weight: 87.1 lbs
• Evolution Line: Pidgey → Pidgeotto (Lv. 18) → Pidgeot (Lv. 36)
• Characteristics: Known for its sharp eyes and incredible speed, Pidgeot can spot prey from great distances. It's often seen skimming across water surfaces, hunting Magikarp and smaller Flying Pokemon.

With a total combat stat of 479 CP, Pidgeot's greatest strength is its Speed (101), allowing it to outspeed most common wild Pokemon and competitive opponents. While its defensive stats aren't exceptional, it thrives in hit-and-run tactics and aerial support roles.

Where to Find Pidgeot in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Pidgeot doesn't appear early in the game—it becomes available later in your Lumiose adventure.

• Primary Location: Middle of Wild Zone 20
• Availability: Unlocks after Main Mission 38
• Encounter Type: Wild Alpha Pokemon
• Level Range: 64+
• Spawn Chance: Low (rare Alpha encounter)

Wild Zone 20 is home to numerous fully evolved Pokemon, so Pidgeot's spawn rate is quite competitive. To improve your odds:

1. Fast Travel Method: Move between Wild Zone 20 and your previous waypoint repeatedly. Each reload reshuffles the spawn table.
2. Manual Save Trick: Save your game before engaging the Alpha Pidgeot. If it escapes or faints, close the game and reload your save. This prevents losing your encounter.
3. Use Stealth Spray & Feather Balls: Pidgeot tends to fly high and notice players quickly—so staying undetected increases your success rate dramatically.

If you'd rather skip the tedious hunting cycle, you can buy Pokemon for Legends ZA directly from trusted marketplaces like U4GM. It's a fast and secure way to add powerful or rare species like Pidgeot to your roster without relying on RNG. This lets you focus on exploring Lumiose and building your ideal team instead of repeating endless Alpha spawns.

Evolution Method

If you prefer a more traditional approach:

• Catch a Pidgey early (commonly found in Wild Zone 5–6).
• Evolve it into Pidgeotto at Level 18, then into Pidgeot at Level 36.
• Feed it speed-enhancing items or use Flying-type candies to boost its performance.

This route is slower but allows full control over nature, IVs, and move learning.

Mega Evolution: Pidgeotite

Players can also Mega Evolve their Pidgeot using Pidgeotite, obtainable via the Quasartico Mega Shard Exchange for 180 Mega Shards. 
Mega Pidgeot gains the ability No Guard, making every move it uses—or that targets it—hit without fail. Combined with high Special Attack and access to Hurricane, this transformation turns it into a reliable sweeper against slower teams.

Buying Pidgeot or Shiny Pidgeot

If you'd rather skip the RNG and focus on building your team, U4GM offers a reliable way to acquire both standard and Shiny Pidgeot safely.

• Normal Pidgeot: $3.99
• Shiny Pidgeot: $4.99

Each Pokemon is verified, securely traded, and ready for immediate use in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. For collectors or players optimizing for battle readiness, buying saves hours of grinding—especially since Shiny spawns remain rare even post-launch.

Pidgeot isn't just a nostalgic pick—it's one of the most balanced Flying-types in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, bridging early-game familiarity with late-game power. Whether soaring over Lumiose in search of prey or sweeping through battles with Mega Hurricane, it embodies the freedom and finesse that define Pokemon aerial combat. Whether you catch it yourself or grab a Shiny from U4GM, Pidgeot deserves a spot in any trainer's lineup.