pidove

Pidove is a Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Normal / Flying

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep, ensuring it remains active and alert during battle, which is especially useful against sleep-inducing moves.
• Anger Point: When struck by a critical hit, this ability maximizes the Pokémon's Attack stat, turning a potentially dangerous situation into an offensive advantage.

Physical Characteristics:

• A powerfully built bipedal Pokémon with a primate-like appearance, featuring well-defined muscles that highlight its physical strength and combat capabilities
• Possesses distinctive coloration and markings across its body that make it easily recognizable and set it apart from other Fighting-type Pokémon
• Displays clear evolutionary traits from its previous form while showing more advanced physical development and mature features

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exhibits an aggressive and territorial temperament, often challenging other Pokémon to demonstrate its strength and establish dominance
• Primarily inhabits rugged mountainous regions and dense forests where it can train and develop its fighting skills in a natural environment
• Lives and travels in small, tight-knit groups that work together for protection and hunting, showing surprising social complexity

In Battle:

• Excels as a physical attacker with an impressively high Attack stat, making it a formidable opponent in close-combat situations
• Specializes in powerful fighting-type moves while maintaining a diverse movepool that provides excellent coverage against multiple types
• Demonstrates particular effectiveness against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel type Pokémon, making it a valuable team member
• Must be carefully managed against Psychic, Flying, and Fairy type moves due to type disadvantages that can quickly turn the tide of battle

Evolution:

• Undergoes a significant evolution from its pre-evolved form when specific conditions are met, representing a major milestone in its development
• The evolution process triggers dramatic changes in both physical appearance and combat abilities, resulting in enhanced fighting capabilities

Interesting Facts:

• Holds a special significance in Pokémon lore and games, often appearing in key storylines and competitive scenarios
• Has made numerous memorable appearances across various Pokémon media, including the anime, movies, and trading card game
• Features a uniquely recognizable cry and battle animation in the games that have become iconic among fans of the series

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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