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TL;DR. Bidoof is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 250. A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.
Normal
A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.
Height0.5 m
Weight20.0 kg
AbilitiesSimple, Unaware
HiddenMoody
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 250. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 59
Attack 45
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 31
Total250
250 base stat total, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 122nd among Normal-types.
59 base HP, Bidoof's strongest stat, ranking 94th of 131 Normal-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Bidoof on Daily Pokémon
Bidoof was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Bidoof in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Bidoof reaches 721 CP at level 40 and 825 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack80
GO Defense73
GO Stamina153
Max CP (L40)721
Max CP (L50)815
Best buddy (L51)825
Raid catch CP 373–412 (L20). Weather boosted 467–515 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Bidoof first appeared on June 25, 2021, during Bidoof Breakout 2021.
- Bidoof
- Bibarel by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2022, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 16 to Oct 23, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Quick answers
Common questions about Bidoof.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bidoof, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bidoof?
Bidoof is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Bidoof weak to?
Bidoof takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bidoof resistant to?
Bidoof is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Bidoof evolve?
Bidoof evolves into Bibarel (Level 15).
What generation is Bidoof from?
Bidoof was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0399.
What are Bidoof's base stats?
Bidoof has HP 59, Attack 45, Defense 40, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 40, and Speed 31. Total base stat total: 250.
What are Bidoof's abilities?
Bidoof can have the abilities Simple, Unaware, plus the Hidden Ability Moody.
Is Bidoof legendary or mythical?
No. Bidoof is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bidoof's best stat?
Bidoof's highest base stat is HP at 59, which ranks 94th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Bidoof good?
Bidoof has a base stat total of 250, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 122nd among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Bidoof as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Bidoof is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Bidoof vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bidoof | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 59 | 77 | -18 |
| Attack | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Defense | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 59 | -24 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Speed | 31 | 69 | -38 |
| Total | 250 | 403 | -153 |
Game appearances
Bidoof appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Bidoof is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Bidoof.
Every main-series game Bidoof is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Tidewater Dam and nearby, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, near Ursa's Ring, Droning Meadow
- WildAlabaster Icelands: near Avalugg's Legacy, near Glacier Terrace, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 3 and 22
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedBibarel
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Lake Verity, Eterna Forest
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Forest with 10 Waterside points)
- WildRoutes 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Sinnoh Sound)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Bidoof appears in 14 episodes.
From DP011 (2006-12-07) through JN074 (2021-07-23).
TCG Pocket appearances
Bidoof in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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