Ash's Pidgeot

**Pidgeot** returns as a Pidgeotto to begin with and evolves much earlier than in The Old Timeline. She once again is Ash's second capture and third Pokémon.

## History

### The Old Timeline

The events of Pokémon: The Movie 2000 compiled with construction work on Route 1 resulted in the flock that Ash's Pidgeot was with getting displaced and never returning. Pidgeot left a single feather on Ash's windowsill as a goodbye.

### Starting Arc

Pidgeotto landed in a clearing to look for some worms to eat. Her leg was suddenly latched onto by a surprise String Shot and a Caterpie tried to Tackle it. She knocked it away, but the string allowed it to swing around and land a second Tackle. She collapsed to the ground and was struck and captured by a Poké Ball.

Later after Ash restored her memories they fought off a swarm of Beedrill. Later he had her battle against Samurai's Metapod. She defeated them with a Gust attack that not only won the match but also launched them into the sky, a la Team Rocket.

### Pewter Arc

In Pewter City, Pidgeotto trained with Ash in the Battle Club until it became time for him to compete in the mini gym battle qualifying tournament that Don George organized. In the first match of the tournament Pidgeotto and Ash faced off against a trainer and his Rattata. She takes an unfortunate critical that breaks her wing, but is able to still protect itself using Steel Wing. The Rattata ends up getting a concussion when it runs into the Steel-type attack, and this is enough for Don George to announce Pidgeotto as the victor. Pidgeotto reassures Ash that she will be fine after a trip to the Pokémon Center but laments that she will not be able to fight in the battle against Brock.

That night her wing is diagnosed that it would take a week of regular Super Potion usage for her wing to heal properly. Afterwards, she along with Ash, Pikachu and Butterfree, are surprised when Misty suggests they head to Rota after Ash's gym battle which will allow them to circumvent Cerulean City.

In the morning she find out that Brock's parents are both deceased and that he has a girlfriend from Ash and the others. She points out that he is probably the sole caretaker of all of his siblings. This makes them all think and it is decided that Ash should not remind Brock about The Old Timeline if he has the option.

### Rota Arc

On the way to Rota, Pikachu is catching her up to speed on all of their other adventures in The Old Timeline. Pidgeotto is intrigued by the description of Aerial Ace and all of its prior users, she decides that it is a move she would like to learn in the future.

Pidgeotto along with Ash and his other Pokémon all have a shared dream where they see images of a possible future had Ash's journey through Kalos continued in The Old Timeline. Immediately afterwards, MissingNo appears to taunt Ash with the revelation that it's a remnant that was born from the time crash, and how in this new world he and his friends have the chance to fulfill their dreams, in exchange for them losing something important.

After they wake up, Pidgeotto suggests she fly letters to Ash's former companions, but Butterfree reminds her that as a Pidgeotto she would struggle to fly everywhere very quickly and also points out that they would have no reason to believe Ash in the first place.

### Cerulean Arc

Pidgeotto alongside all of Misty and Ash's other Pokémon were able to defeat all of Pokémon Tech's students.

When Misty was poisoned by a Vileplume, Pidgeotto pointed out that this was probably an exception to her "No going to Cerulean City" rule. She was also upset at her lack of size and strength she would have had as a Pidgeot, that would be needed for her to help carry her to the city's hospital. When Ash decided that this required he get a Gyarados to listen to him, she reaffirmed that they were all together in making the solution possible. Luckily the Gyarados that first appeared was familiar and friendly with Misty. She then flew alongside the serpent as it carried everyone across the river, in order to help fend off other Gyarados.

Pidgeotto was used in Ash's gym battle against Daisy in the Cerulean Gym, where she was matched against a Poliwrath. Her Aerial Ace was great for evasive maneuvers, allowing her to keep attacking while avoiding Poliwrath's attacks. When Daisy gets angry and has Poliwrath throw one of the battle platforms at her, Pidgeotto suddenly gains a boost of strength as Ash's eyes glow. She then uses a super powered Gust attack to blow the platform back and Poliwrath into the air. A final Aerial Ace is able to win her and Ash the round before she is returned to her ball.

### Vermilion Arc

Pidgeotto trained alongside Ash's other Pokémon in in order to help Squirtle perfect the Counter Shield.

### Hunter J Arc

Pidgeotto and Butterfree worked together to take out a couple of goons and their Mankey in order to protect Forge Smith.

On Hunter J's ship, Pidgeotto blew away gas trap that Ash accidentally activated. She then futilely tried to help fight against J's Pokémon until Goomy's Bide opened a hole in the side of the ship which sucked all of Ash's party out into the open sky. Pidgeotto and Butterfree did their best to keep Ash and Pikachu from falling to their deaths but struggled to have much of an effect until a surge of strength caused by Ash's eyes glowing once again. With this extra strength they were able to slow the fall to a manageable level, and upon reaching the ground Pidgeotto along with the others collapsed in exhaustion.

In the Route 10 Battle Club, Pidgeotto and and Squirtle faced off in battle against a Vulpix and Zubat in a double battle and won without much fanfare. She also won a battle partnered with Butterfree against an Oddish and Poliwag. When they were going to retire for the day a Snivy dropped in front of them. Pidgeotto fought against Snivy and was able to help Ash capture the Grass-type thanks in part to her being female and immune to Attract, and having the super effective Aerial Ace at her disposal.

She then returned to Professor Oak's Lab and used her time there to search the area for her flock from The Old Timeline.

### Battle Dome Tournament Arc

After competing in the Battle Dome Tournament, Ash asked his Pokémon whether they were wanting to evolve or not. Pidgeotto confirmed that she had the intent to evolve into a Pidgeot once more.

A few days later, Pidgeotto managed to locate her prior flock and managed to convince them that Professor Oak's lab would be a good place for them to build their permanent nests in.

### Celadon Arc

Pidgeotto along with the rest of Ash's active party, took part in a stand off with John Archer's Pokémon while Ash released them from their balls for the first time since being separated from their trainer, until Gardevoir was brought out and smoothed everything over.

Pidgeotto was Ash's final Pokémon chosen in their battle against Erika. She was matched against the Gym Leader's Vileplume. The match commenced, with Pidgeotto using Quick Attack while Vileplume attempted to blind her with Sunny Day. Pidgeotto's Keen Eye prevents the loss of eyesight allowing the Flying-type to land the first strike against Vileplume. After another Quick Attack, Erika ordered Vileplume to use Dragon Breath which it had copied from Sligoo with Mimic previously, Ash and Pidgeotto countered with Aerial Ace, dodging the attack and making the super effective strike count. Before they go for another, Vileplume uses Façade, and the two engage in a power struggle alternating between physical and special attacks. Seeing an opening, Vileplume tried to get up close to Pidgeotto's face to unleash a point-blank Dazzling Gleam, but after the attack hit, the blue light of evolution engulfed Pidgeotto, making her grow in size and become Pidgeot. Pidgeot then used an Aerial Ace with the intent to end the match, while Erika had Vileplume counter with Dragon Breath with all her strength, but Pidgeot pierced through the attack and hit Vileplume, knocking her out and winning the match for Ash. Pidgeot, Ash and Pikachu then are quick to celebrate their victory.

### Fuchsia Arc

Ash gave Pidgeot directions to Vaniville Town before instructing her to be quick, but not to push herself too hard on her flight. He then wrote and attached a letter for Serena to Pidgeot's leg for her to deliver to the Kalosian. She took Ash's advice seriously and did not rush herself too much on the trip, but shortly after leaving she had a feeling of foreboding that Ash was in danger.

When she did arrive over Vaniville Town she was fortunate enough to see Serena and Grace riding a Rhyhorn. This allowed her to quickly identify them, so she landed nearby. When Grace's Fletchling asked what she wanted, she told the smaller Flying-type that she was there to deliver a letter. Fletchling helped her get this point across and Serena helped take the letter off of her leg. She then read it and offered their home for Pidgeot to rest before making the return trip. That night Serena asked if Pidgeot would be able to make it back to help Ash in his later matches of the Fuchsia Tag Tournament, to which she denied. PIdgeot then took off for the long flight vowing to be a little bit faster this time as she was concerned about the feeling she had on the original trip.

Pidgeot did not make it back in time for the tournament as expected, instead arriving to Pallet Town at the same time Ash was having his gym battle against Janine.

### Stuff In Between Arc

During a break in training, Pidgeot, Pikachu and Squirtle told Rogenrolla about the time that they had gotten stuck in the mountains and almost froze to death. When Squirtle insinuated that it built character, she disagreed stating that if it did Charizard's attitude wouldn't have been the issue that it was. They then returned to training and Pidgeot practiced aerial combat against Charizard.

Later in another batch of training, Ash brought up that it was probably time they tried to figure out how to use more than four moves. Pidgeot began her training in this with an attempt to learn Protect, though this never did result in a new attack. A bit later she switch target attacks to Air Slash. With the proper effort she was able to figure it out, but to her shame, it evolved from Gust instead of being a new move altogether.

Pidgeot was used in Ash's battle against Joshua. Even though Ash's judgement was impaired by his anger, Pidgeot was still able to defeat the other trainer's Onix without too much difficulty.

### Sabrina Arc

Pidgeot, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon that were at Professor Oak's and the Pidgey line flock that she champions, stormed the Saffron City Gym in an attempt to rescue Ash and his active party from Sabrina. After a long and hard battle they were victorious and able to retreat with the help of Ash's Exeggutor.

### Indigo Training Arc

Pidgeot joined Ash in his first full battle against Misty. She faced off against her Wingull. Pidgeot opened with an Air Slash, which Wingull dodges and counters with Water Pulse. Both trainers order Aerial Ace at the same time, and Pidgeot won the collision sending Wingull spinning back, but he quickly rights himself and flies under Pidgeot to use a ranged attack. Ash ordered Pidgeot to charge with Quick Attack, but Wingull didn't move, instead waiting until the last moment before Misty ordered him to use Shock Wave. Misty continued to have Windgull fire more electric blasts, which Pidgeot dodges. Ash waited for the right time to order Pidgeot to use Steel Wing to bounce a Shock Wave back, striking Wingull and winning this bout for Ash, tying the game.

### Mewtwo Arc

While visiting the beach, Ash let Pidgeot out to stretch her wings on an open sea aerial flight.

When Pidgeot is brought out on New Island, she meets with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charizard and Squirtle to see if any of them remember the place. Pidgeot states that while she does not remember the island, there is a time in her memories that is completely blank as if she stopped existing. The Pokémon are all troubled by this and Pidgeot agrees with Pikachu's decision to kill the island if it seems to get too dangerous. Following Corey Oakton's arrival on the back of his own Pidgeot, the two Flying-types spend some time grooming each other.

After Mewtwo surprised everyone by capturing Ash, Pidgeot is captured by one of his special Poké Balls and presumably cloned. After she is released, she partakes in the battle against the clone army.

When the Mewtwo event has passed and Ash is once again training for the Indigo League, they are approached by Bruno in the outskirts of Pallet Town. He challenges Ash to a battle and in the first match she is chosen to face off against the Elite Four member's Machamp. Pidgeot began by taking off into the sky and firing out some Air Slashes, which Machamp blocked using Focus Blast. After that, Machamp used Stone Edge, that Pidgeot managed to dodge by flying up until the stone shards lose momentum and fall back to the ground. Ash then had Pidgeot feint using Quick Attack and then switch to Aerial Ace at the last moment, managing to catch the Fighting-type off-guard and dodging a second barrage of Stone Edge in the process. Machamp crashed into a tree, so Ash ordered Pidgeot to attack the tree using Air Slash to impair Machamp's view as they prepare their next attack. Pidgeot then charged in with her recently learned Brave Bird, her fifth move, but when she's about to hit, she gets hit by a Dynamic Punch from Machamp, knocking her out.

### Indigo Arc

The first match in the Indigo League that Ash takes Pidgeot to is his fourth match against Locke, though he does decide that the matchup is not to her benefit so does not bring her out.

She makes her league debut against Kaia in the battle to make it further than the top 64. She faces off against the trainer's Crobat, after the Poison-type is able to defeat Pikachu. Crobat began the fight by flying up into the sky with Pidgeot following. She used a Quick Attack to attempt to overtake Crobat, but missed and then barely dodged the retaliatory Toxic attacks. Ash then had her fire a barrage of Air Slashes. Crobat avoided the attack and started launching Venoshocks instead. Pidgeot dodged using her agility and realized that the match would turn into a battle of endurance, which she was certain she would win thanks to her long distance flight training. Ash ordered an Aerial Ace and the moves fake out component is able to save her from running into a Swagger attack. She tried another Aerial Ace, however she almost ends up hit by a Toxic to the face, which she fortunately dodged with another Aerial Ace feint. Crobat fired another round of Toxic, and she shielded herself behind Steel Wing, right when Crobat struck her with an Aerial Ace of its own. Right when she's about to get hit by a follow up Swagger, she folded her wings and shut her eyes, beginning to fall down, only flying back up when she's sure to be out of range. Ash then ordered her to use Hurricane to trap Crobat, and she started flying in circles to create a large wind funnel, leaving the bat with no place to go and knocked away by the wind currents. Pidgeot then flew on top of the Hurricane and descended with an Aerial Ace at full speed, knocking Crobat down and ending the bout in their favor.

As the cheers for both trainers continue, Kaia commended Pidgeot and Ash, to which he did for her and her Crobat in return. Then, Kaia sent in her Arcanine, who immediately began with a Retaliate attack, hitting Pidgeot for massive damage, before firing a Flamethrower at them. Pidgeot dodged and prepared to charge with Aerial Ace, while Arcanine layed in wait and prepared to blast another Flamethrower when she got in range. After landing an Aerial Ace, Pidgeot flew away and attacked with Air Slash. She then dodged another Flamethrower volley before charging with Quick Attack. Arcanine met her with a Thunder Fang, that she managed to dodge and immediately counterattack by switching her attack to Aerial Ace. Arcanine managed to blast her with Flamethrower knocking them both back, and Ash ordered her to use Brave Bird to end the bout and the match. Arcanine then countered with a Flame Wheel, and in the resulting clash Arcanine won out, providing the opening needed to use a Thunder Fang and toss Pidgeot away with his jaws, ending the bout and leaving both trainers down to one Pokémon.

After Charizard passed along Ash's wishes to not be bugged by his Pokémon about his romantic life and interests the Pokémon agreed, however they instead began a secret betting pool on how everything would turn out behind their trainer's back. Pidgeot put her bet on Serena arriving into their lives and becoming a romantic X factor that accelerated things.

## Moves

### As Pidgeot

**Currently Known**

* Air Slash
* Aerial Ace
* Steel Wing
* Quick Attack
* Brave Bird
* Hurricane

**Previously Known**

* Gust (Evolved into Air Slash)

### As Pidgeotto

* Gust
* Aerial Ace
* Quick Attack
* Steel Wing

## Links

1. ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/EP003
2. ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/M02
3. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/acpeters/art/Reset-Bloodlines-Ash-Ketchum-Vs-Kaia-Sullivan-970780384