Pidove (2010)
“This very forgetful Pokemon will wait for a new order from its Trainer even though it already has one.”
Pidove is possibly the most vacant-looking Pokemon you’ll ever come across. Its blank stare matches its rather hilarious Pokedex entry, which kind of explains why nobody really wants one in their team. Unfortunately for trainers, just like real-life pigeons, these things can be found just about everywhere you look in the Unova region, constantly challenging you with its chilling stare of nothingness.
Despite its glazed-over visage, in comparison to Pidgey’s base stats, Pidove is actually a little bit stronger almost completely across the board, only suffering a dip in its Speed stat.
“It can return to its Trainer’s location regardless of the distance separating them.”
Pidove continues the 33.3% encounter rate synonymous with the Pidgey Pokemon of each generation, but the aesthetic changes somewhat compared to the very similar Starly and Pidgey designs, particularly when we come to Pidove’s final evolution. At level 21, Pidove evolves into Tranquill which, in turn, evolves into Unfezant at level 32.
“Males swing their head plumage to threaten opponents. The female’s flying abilities surpass those of the males.”
Unfezant’s distinguishing features are its green underbelly (which makes it look like its wearing shorts), and its long pink locks (which kinda look like a masquerade mask).
