if you didn't select charmander as a starter, then pidgy is the first pokemon available that can use fly. its evolved froms have pretty good stats for a pokemon found so early in the game. it also learns a hefty share of moves. Teaching a pidgeot mirror move at level 56 can be a major help. If you have a pidgeot in one of the ds games, teaching it air slash at level 62 is another great idea. pidgeot's defensive and special defensive power have some to be desired of, however its stats in all other catogories reach a little above average. All in all, pidgy is not the best flying type around, but a great all- around fighter.