Name origin

biber
German for ‘beaver’, a rodent
tooth
hard object in the mouth for biting/chewing food


Bidoof artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 399
Type Normal
Species Plump Mouse Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg)
Abilities Simple
Unaware
Moody (Dream World)
Local № 013 (Diamond, Pearl)
013 (Platinum)
Japanese Bippa

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 58
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 0

Bidoof stats

The base stats for Bidoof are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 59
228 - 322
Attack 45
85 - 207
Defense 40
76 - 196
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 40
76 - 196
Speed 31
60 - 177
Total 250

Pokedex descriptions

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
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Bidoof learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
5 GrowlNormalStatus-100
9 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
13 RolloutRockPhysical3090
17 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
21 Hyper FangNormalPhysical8090
25 YawnNormalStatus--
29 AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
33 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
37 Super FangNormalPhysical-90
41 SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
45 CurseGhostStatus--

Egg moves

Bidoof learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bidoof egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Defense CurlNormalStatus--
Skull BashNormalPhysical100100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
EndureNormalStatus--
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
Water SportWaterStatus--
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Bidoof learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Bidoof egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Defense CurlNormalStatus--
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
Water SportWaterStatus--
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Move Tutor moves

Bidoof can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Bidoof can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Moves learnt by HM

Bidoof is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Bidoof is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Bidoof is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Bidoof is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Bidoof sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Bidoof normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Bidoof normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Bidoof shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Bidoof shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Bidoof normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Bidoof normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Bidoof shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Bidoof shiny sprite

See all Bidoof sprites


Where to find Bidoof

Pearl
Diamond
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Great Marsh, Lake Verity, Valley Windworks
Platinum Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Eterna Forest, Lake Verity
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, more 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Bidoof questions