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No. 0400 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Bibarel

The Beaver Pokémon

TL;DR. Bibarel is a normal/water-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 410. It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.

Normal Water

It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.

Height1.0 m

Weight31.5 kg

AbilitiesSimple, Unaware

HiddenMoody

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 410. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 79

Attack 85

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 71

Total410

410 base stat total, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Normal-types.

85 base Attack, Bibarel's strongest stat, ranking 82nd of 284 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Bibarel 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, Bibarel reaches 1,823 CP at level 40 and 2,085 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack162

GO Defense119

GO Stamina188

Max CP (L40)1,823

Max CP (L50)2,061

Best buddy (L51)2,085

Raid catch CP 981–1,041 (L20). Weather boosted 1,226–1,302 (L25).

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Competitive

Bibarel in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Bibarel across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #458 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #458 78.3 score

Ultra League #750 59.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Bibarel.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bibarel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Bibarel?

Bibarel is a Normal/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Bibarel weak to?

Bibarel takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Bibarel resistant to?

Bibarel is immune to Ghost. It also resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

How does Bibarel evolve?

Bibarel evolves from Bidoof (Level 15). Bibarel is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Bibarel from?

Bibarel was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0400.

What are Bibarel's base stats?

Bibarel has HP 79, Attack 85, Defense 60, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 60, and Speed 71. Total base stat total: 410.

What are Bibarel's abilities?

Bibarel can have the abilities Simple, Unaware, plus the Hidden Ability Moody.

Is Bibarel legendary or mythical?

No. Bibarel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Bibarel's best stat?

Bibarel's highest base stat is Attack at 85, which ranks 82nd of 284 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Bibarel good?

Bibarel has a base stat total of 410, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 157th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Bibarel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Bibarel in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Bibarel in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Bibarel in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Bibarel 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Bibarel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric Fighting

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Bibarel vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 284 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Bibarel	Normal avg	Difference
HP	79	73	+6
Attack	85	73	+12
Defense	60	67	-7
Special Attack	55	66	-11
Special Defense	60	66	-6
Speed	71	67	+4
Total	410	412	-2

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Game appearances

Bibarel appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Bibarel 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

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Bibarel in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Lake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityValor Lakefront

Platinum

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Lake AcuityLake ValorSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownValor Lakefront

Black, White

Village Bridge

X, Y

Friend Safari WaterKalos Route 22

Black 2, White 2

Unova Route 3 Hidden Grotto Pond

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