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Bidoof.

national dex #399 · gen IV
BST 250 · normal
Bidoof official artwork
normal
#399 · gen IV
Profile
HP
59
ATK
45
DEF
40
SPA
35
SPD
40
SPE
31
BST 250 · best HP 59 · worst Speed 31 · meters scale to 200

Bidoof is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesSimple, Unaware, Moody
Height, weight0.5 m / 20.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Ground
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#398staraptor
Dex position
#399 of 1025
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#400bibarel

Bidoof base stats

BST 250 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP59228322
Atk4585207
Def4076196
SpA3567185
SpD4076196
Spe3160177
BST250bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 HP

Bidoof weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Bidoof abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SimpleDoubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
UnawareIgnores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
MoodyhiddenRaises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Bidoof evolution line

2 stages

Bidoof evolves into Bibarel: level it up to 15 or higher. How to evolve Bidoof, every game

Best Bidoof moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalHeadbuttPHYS70
normalFacadePHYS70
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
electricThunderSPEC110
steelIron TailPHYS100

Bidoof moves

gen 8 · 65 moves · 17 level-up · 30 TM/HM · 9 egg · 9 tutor
7 moves · Bidoof appears in 10 games
TackleL5BiteL10RolloutL13RestL16CrunchL25Swords DanceL37Double EdgeL40
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 5
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Level 9
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 10
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Level 13
RestpsychicSTAT--5Level 16
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Level 17
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 17
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 25
YawnnormalSTAT--10Level 25
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 33
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 37
Super FangSTABnormalPHYS-90%10Level 37
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 40
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 41
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Level 45
CurseghostSTAT--10Level 49
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Charge BeamelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CutSTABnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
PluckflyingPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Egg
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Egg
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Fury SwipesSTABnormalPHYS1880%15Egg
Quick AttackSTABnormalPHYS40100%30Egg
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Egg
Skull BashSTABnormalPHYS130100%10Egg
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Egg
Aqua TailwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Super FangSTABnormalPHYS-90%10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor

Bidoof Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

Bidoof has an unsophisticated face and is rarely flustered by anything. There have been incidents involving Bidoof sauntering into villages and gnawing on the houses without a single care.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.

Pearl

It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.

Platinum

A comparison revealed that BIDOOF’s front teeth grow at the same rate as RATTATA’s.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.

Bidoof species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Ground
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience50
EV yield1 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#399
Sinnoh#013
Sinnoh (Pt)#013
Conquest#029
Kalos Central#038
Hisui#010
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread45 Atk / 35 SpA
Best statHP 59below average
Speed tier31 Speslow
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Bidoof

Bidoof is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Bidoof has an unsophisticated face and is rarely flustered by anything. There have been incidents involving Bidoof sauntering into villages and gnawing on the houses without a single care. Bidoof stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Bidoof base stats

Bidoof has a base stat total of 250, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 59 (below average), while its lowest is Speed at 31 (poor). Bidoof is slow with a base Speed of 31.

Bidoof weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Bidoof is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Bidoof 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Bidoof abilities

Bidoof's abilities include Simple, Unaware, Moody. Simple doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.. Unaware ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation. Its Hidden Ability is Moody, which raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Bidoof moves and learnset

Bidoof can learn 65 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 30 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power), Headbutt (Normal, 70 power), Facade (Normal, 70 power). For coverage, Bidoof can learn Superpower (Fighting), Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric).

Training Bidoof

Bidoof has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Bidoof yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Bidoof belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Bidoof is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Bidoof → Bibarel).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Bidoof. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Bidoof, or use the team builder to see how Bidoof fits into your squad.

Tools for Bidoof
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Normal types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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