TL;DR. Bombirdier is a flying/dark-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 485. It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. 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.
Bombirdier 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, Bombirdier reaches 2,487 CP at level 40 and 2,846 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Bombirdier first appeared on September 10, 2023, during Ultra Unlock: Paldea.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jun 29, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jun 29, 2026 | 3-star | Flying Taxi |
| Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 25 to Jan 28, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025 | 3-star | Journey to Paldea |
| May 21 to May 27, 2025 | 3-star | Final Strike: GO Battle Week |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Bombirdier in competitive play.
Bombirdier is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #231 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Bombirdier.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bombirdier, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Bombirdier?
Bombirdier is a Flying/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Bombirdier weak to?
Bombirdier takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Bombirdier resistant to?
Bombirdier is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.
Does Bombirdier evolve?
Bombirdier does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Bombirdier from?
Bombirdier was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0962.
What are Bombirdier's base stats?
Bombirdier has HP 70, Attack 103, Defense 85, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 85, and Speed 82. Total base stat total: 485.
What are Bombirdier's abilities?
Bombirdier can have the abilities Big Pecks, Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Rocky Payload.
Is Bombirdier legendary or mythical?
No. Bombirdier is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Bombirdier's best stat?
Bombirdier's highest base stat is Attack at 103, which ranks 45th of 171 Flying-type Pokémon.
Is Bombirdier good?
Bombirdier has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Flying-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Bombirdier 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 Bombirdier is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bombirdier vs. the average Flying-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Flying-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bombirdier | Flying avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Attack | 103 | 83 | +20 |
| Defense | 85 | 67 | +18 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 68 | +17 |
| Speed | 82 | 80 | +2 |
| Total | 485 | 441 | +44 |
Bombirdier appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Bombirdier is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bombirdier.
Every main-series game Bombirdier is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Six
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Three, West Paldean Sea
- One-time encounterWest Province: Area One (Former Titan) (Only one) (cannot be Shiny)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bombirdier appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ070 (2024-10-25) through HZ152 (2026-10-09).
TCG Pocket appearances
Bombirdier in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bombirdier
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