Herdier
TL;DR. Herdier is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 370. It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
Stat spread.
Total of 370. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Herdier 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, Herdier reaches 1,583 CP at level 40 and 1,811 CP as a best buddy.
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Herdier in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Herdier across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #816 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Herdier.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Herdier, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Herdier?
Herdier is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Herdier weak to?
Herdier takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Herdier resistant to?
Herdier is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
How does Herdier evolve?
Herdier evolves from Lillipup (Level 16). Herdier evolves into Stoutland (Level 32).
What generation is Herdier from?
Herdier was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0507.
What are Herdier's base stats?
Herdier has HP 65, Attack 80, Defense 65, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 65, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 370.
What are Herdier's abilities?
Herdier can have the abilities Intimidate, Sand Rush, plus the Hidden Ability Scrappy.
Is Herdier legendary or mythical?
No. Herdier is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Herdier's best stat?
Herdier's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 49th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Herdier good?
Herdier has a base stat total of 370, the 669th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 79th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Herdier as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Herdier is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Herdier vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Herdier | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Attack | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Defense | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 59 | -24 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Speed | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Total | 370 | 403 | -33 |
Herdier appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Herdier is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Herdier in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Herdier appears in 18 episodes.
From HZ058 (2024-07-12) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
- HZ058 Food Fit for a Kingambit! Horizons 2025-02-17
- BW016 Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! Black & White 2011-05-21
- BW022 A Venipede Stampede! Black & White 2011-07-02
- BW031 Ash and Trip's Third Battle! Black & White 2011-09-03
- BW052 Ash Versus the Champion! Black & White 2012-03-10
- BW054 The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! Black & White 2012-03-24
- BW067 Cilan Takes Flight! Black & White 2012-06-23
- BW069 Climbing the Tower of Success! Black & White 2012-07-07
- BW111 There's a New Gym Leader in Town! Black & White 2013-05-04
- BW112 Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot! Black & White 2013-05-11
- SM011 Young Kiawe Had a Farm! Sun & Moon 2017-05-27
- SM017 Crystal-Clear Sleuthing! Sun & Moon 2017-07-01
+ 6 more episodes
- SM032 Treasure Hunt, Akala Style! Sun & Moon 2017-09-23
- SM046 Deceiving Appearances! Sun & Moon 2018-03-26
- SM070 The Young Flame Strikes Back! Sun & Moon 2018-09-15
- SM093 Lillier and the Staff! Sun & Moon 2019-03-23
- JN048 A Close Call... Practically! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN141 A Squad's Worth of Passion! Journeys 2023-09-08
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Herdier cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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