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Gen V Fair Non-Moody Set

Bibarel (M) @ Expert Belt
Ability: Simple
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Charge Beam
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave

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Have you seen his special attack? It's not as great as it could be...
Bibarel with Simple is really only useful if you use stat-boosting moves. Its Special Attack isn't as forgiving either.
That's what Charge Beam is for. With Simple, it's a 70% chance to double special attack.
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Bibarel
Mr. Beaver(Narnia, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)

Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 HP / 58 Atk / 100 Def / 100 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall
- Curse
- Amnesia
- Stealth Rock / Return


Waterfall is STAB. Curse is for boosting. Amnesia is for boosting. Stealth-rock is an entry hazard but if you already have a Pokemon for that use Return for STAB. I have done alot of damage with this guy.

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Bibarel
Bibarel @ Life Orb
Ability: Simple
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

  • Work Up
  • Aqua Tail
  • Return
  • Quick Attack

Work up boosts Bibarel's attack, making it do more damage, obviously.
Aqua Tail is STAB, and should to decent damage when plus2.
Return is secondary STAB, and has a pretty good base power because of STAB.
Quick Attack is to finish off things, because Bibarel really doesn't like taking hits.

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Stereotypically, Bibarel is considered to be a horrible Pokémon. Statwise, it would seem that way to most. However, Bibarel can have three of some of the best abilities in the game: Simple, Unaware, and Moody. It also doesn't have that bad a moveset, and it can also get STAB from Normal-type moves. Bibarel also has the same base stat total as Azumarill (410), yet Azumarill is pretty widely used. So why can't Bibarel?

Here's my suggestion:

Bibarel @ Kee Berry / Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 128 HP / 124 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Careful / Impish / Adamant Nature
- Amnesia
- Curse / Work Up
- Skull Bash
- Waterfall

Moveset suggestions:
-Amnesia - with Simple, using this once will triple Bibarel's Sp. Def.
-Curse (or less desirably Work Up) - once again, for double stat boosts
-Skull Bash - double Defense boost, plus STAB
-Waterfall - basic STAB attack
-Double Team (probably) - doubles evasiveness (assuming you're not playing Pokémon Showdown)

If you'd rather not spend time looking for something that knows Simple Beam for double battles, Bibarel would be a good replacement.

As for its other abilities, which are both extremely useful, Bibarel wouldn't be the first choice because of stats. If you want to use something with Unaware, Quagsire or Clefable would be a better choice. If you want to use Moody (if it's legal on whatever you're playing), I suggest Octillery or Glalie. As for Simple, Bibarel would still be a good choice.

On a side note, Bibarel is virtually the best HM slave since Gen IV (next to Mew, but no one in their right mind would do that). It can learn most HMs with the notable exception of Fly (just try to picture that).

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For the Kee Berry, shouldn't Natural Gift be in there if it's holding that item?
I feel like azumarill is used because of huge power...
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Gen 7 ZU


Bibarel @ Life Orb / Waterium Z
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Atk
Hasty Nature

  • Hydro Pump / Scald
  • Thunderbolt / Charge Beam / Return
  • Ice Beam
  • Work Up

The almighty Bidoof's parent (though that doesn't mean it is better). Hydro Pump is strong STAB, Scald is weaker but has more PP and accuracy while also having a good chance to burn. Return is normal STAB. Thunderbolt can be used for coverage and Charge Beam to potentially get a boost equivalent to that of a Nasty Plot, but both options don't take advantage of Work Up as well. Ice Beam covers Grass types. Work Up sets you up for victory or something like that

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Why 252 Speed twice?
Whoops, I meant 252 SpA. Sorry about that
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Never saw this one so here it is!

Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 96 Def / 156 SpD
Careful / Impish Nature
- Curse
- Amnesia
- Return
- Rest

Alright, lemme explain. Built to tank! Many people don't see it, but there are more opportunities to set up in a battle than expected. Best part about this set? Toxic, Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave can say bye to it! But a fair warning: take out all Ghost-types before usage of this monstrosity. Mostly meant to be a fun set but you can replace moves and change EVs and use it competitively. Be warned though, it doesn't work well out of RU at most. Have fun with it!

Hope this set brings victory to many!
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Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Return
- Liquidation

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Never thought I'd see the day Bibarel is actually good in a format.

Gen 8 BDSP NU

Bibarel @ Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Quick Attack
- Aqua Jet
- Double-Edge

BDSP NU is a format where Bibarel is actually good. This is due to Simple + Swords Dance. However, it is still outclassed by other Normal-types in the tier such as Tauros, Linoone, and Zangoose.

How this moveset works is quite Simple. (Sorry, just had to say it) Swords Dance is to boost your attack to +4 thanks to Simple. Quick Attack is for a priority Normal STAB which is useful for revenge killing. Aqua Jet is used to revenge kill Ghost-types like Drifblim and Haunter, as well as being able to do super effective damage to the Rock-types in the tier such as Golem, Regirock, and Rhydon. Double-Edge is your stongest STAB move in general.

Adamant Nature is used to give your attacks as much power as power. Life Orb is used to give more power to your attacks. Lum Berry can be used instead to cure status conditions that would cripple you, such as burns.

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For Bibarel I prefer these to:

First Bibarel

Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 128 HP / 128 Atk / 127 Def / 127 SpD
Brave Nature
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Waterfall
- Rollout

  • Amnesia, It's a great boost if you'r up against a special sweeper.
  • Defense Curl, for physical sweepers and to power up Rollout.
  • Waterfall, high power with STAB, good coverage.
  • Rollout, with good enough defense you can reach far.

Second Bibarel

Bibarel @ Life Orb / Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 128 HP / 252 Atk / 64 Def / 64 SpD
Brave Nature
- Waterfall
- Skull Bash
- Curse
- Amnesia

  • Waterfall, high power with STAB. good coverage.
  • Skull Bash, power with STAB, and great with bonus Defense.
  • Curse, great with Simple.
  • Amnesia, same as last.
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Bibarel
Bibarel @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: simple
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Impish Nature
- Double Team
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Rollout

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Bibarel (M) @ Lax Incense
Ability: Simple
EVs: 68 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 184 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Work Up / Swords Dance
- Waterfall
- Return
- Substitute

Work Up is for Gen 6, Swords Dance is for Gen 7.

I'd say this is a pretty good Bibarel moveset in PU. At first I thought less of it and used it as a lead Pokemon just to sacrifice it and ready my other Pokemon. But now I respect it.

Substitute is used to block status moves such as toxic or thunder wave. If a Pokemon uses a stat boosting move like Calm Mind/Bulk-Up, then it's still pretty safe the next turn since Substitute will protect it, plus if Bibarel went first in using Substitute, then I know that I can safely set up Work-Up while my opponent destroys the substitute, then the next turn, I would attack. Waterfall and Return for STAB.

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Bibarel does get Curse, which could be useful behind a sub to reduce physical damage and boost attack. Bibarels not very fast anyway and bulk sets won't hurt hit.
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i will write this awnser based on a roblox Pokemon game whicch nintendo claimed :(. this means: NO CLAUSES OR BANS

Bibarel @ Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance
- Superpower
- Waterfall / Liquidation

Aqua Jet (priority move, this with a swords dance can sweep a team, and if moody helps... BOOM)

Swords Dance (even without simple, it's a great move which helps aqua jet sweep. swords dance+moody boost+aqua jet STAB=sweep.)

Superpower (power, power power.)

Waterfall/liquidation (liquidation if adamant nature, waterfall if jolly nature. both moves are powerful and receivs stab.)

This guy is just a super-physical sweeper

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Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Moody
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Impish Nature
- Super Fang
- Toxic
- Yawn
- Protect

Staller set. Super Fang cuts opponent's HP in half. Toxic badly poisons opponent. Yawn to make the opponent fall asleep. Protect to stall out a bit more.

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Bibarel @ White Herb
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Curse
- Skull Bash
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance

  • Curse (-2 Spe cancelled out by White Herb, +2 Atk and +2 Def)
  • Skull Bash (+2 Def and STAB)
  • Aqua Jet (+1 Priority and STAB)
  • Swords Dance (+4 Atk)
    (I know the -2 Spe from Curse doesn't matter due to Aqua Jet's +1 Priority, but Skull Bash has no Priority)
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Definetely replace skull bash with return. other than that, it's pretty good.
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Role: Physical Sweeper/Tanker thing

Bibarel @ Leftovers
Ability: Simple
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Waterfall / Liquidation
- Skull Bash
- Amnesia
- Rest

  • Waterfall/Liquidation (STAB, high power, chance to flinch vs lower Def)
  • Skull Bash (STAB, high power, with Simple Def will be boost)
  • Amnesia (with simple boost the raise in SDef)
  • Rest (after the boosts from Skull Bash and Amnesia and Bibarel has been injured, use Rest to recover health. Bibarel will be a sitting duck for three turns but upon awaking, its health and status conditions will be fully restored!)

Extra: Regarding the EV spread, if you wish to, you may choose to give 252 HP instead of 252 Atk, depending on whether you want it to last longer with Rest or you want to finish the battle as fast as possible and use Rest as a last resort.

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Bibarel @ Life Orb
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Strength
- Waterfall
- Quick Attack / Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance

  • Strength (STAB) / Headbutt (STAB, High-Crit Rate)
  • Waterfall (STAB, 20% chance to Flinch Opponent)
  • Quick Attack (STAB, Priority) / Aqua Jet (STAB, Priority)
  • Swords Dance (+2 Atk)
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