Physical
Balanced
71Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Attack and HP carry most of Bibarel's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP79
C
Attack85
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def60
C
Speed71
C
Total410
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate127 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight31.5 kg
Base XP144
Abilities
SimpleTop Pick
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
UnawareNiche
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
MoodyHA
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

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

Bibarel Weakness

Bibarel is weak to Electric, Grass, and Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.

Bibarel Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass, Fighting
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Bibarel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (Best Counters)
Pachirisu
Pachirisu
Electric
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • ThunderTM25
  • ThunderboltTM24
  • DischargeLv. 41
  • Volt SwitchTM43
Damage vs Bibarel
Thunder 2x
66-78%
Thunderbolt 2x
54-64%
Discharge 2x
48-57%
Volt Switch 2x
43-50%
View Pachirisu builds →

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution

Evolved from Bidoof. Bibarel is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Bidoof), and Bibarel peaks at 410 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Bidoof
Normal
Bibarel
NormalWater
HP
59
79+20
ATK
45
85+40
DEF
40
60+20
SP.ATK
35
55+20
SP.DEF
40
60+20
SPE
31
71+40
BST
250D-Tier
410C-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Bibarel to get Bidoof eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Defense Curl, Double-Edge and 4 more.

Egg Groups
GroundWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bibarel Best Moveset

One boost from Swords Dance and Bibarel gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Simple backs the whole approach. Facade and utility options handle most of what's left standing.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Simple
Item
Mental Herb
Best Nature for Bibarel

Bibarel best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Swords DanceSTAB
  • Aqua JetSTAB
  • YawnUtility
  • FacadeSTAB

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Bibarel cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Aqua Jet+1
S4010020Water
Lv 1
Growl
10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 5
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Lv 9
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 13
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Lv 18
Taunt
C10020Dark
Lv 23
Yawn
A10Normal
Lv 28
Crunch
C8010015Dark
Lv 33
Take Down
C908520Normal
Lv 38
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Lv 43
Swords Dance
S20Normal
Lv 48
Amnesia
C20Psychic
Lv 53
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Lv 58
Curse
C10Ghost

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM83
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM93
Cut
509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM42
Facade
A7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM88
Pluck
6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM100
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM98
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM49
Scald
C8010015Water
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM76
Stealth Rock
C20Rock
TM96
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM95
Surf
C9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
S20Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
TM99
Waterfall
C8010015Water
TM10
Work Up
D30Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Egg
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Egg
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Egg
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Egg
Quick Attack+1
B4010030Normal
Egg
Rollout
309020Rock
Egg
Skull Bash
13010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Bibarel can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Bibarel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Easy grab on Bibarel with high spawn rates across 46 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Bibarel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

To get Bibarel, start by catching Bidoof through walking encounters at Lv. 2-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Bidoof
    Step 1Catch Bidoof
    Lake Verity
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water
    60%Early
    Night
    Lake Verity
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water
    60%Early
    Night
    Route 201
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    60%Early
    Night
    Route 201
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    60%Early
    Night
    Lake Verity
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water
    50%Early
    Morning/day
    Lake Verity
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water
    50%Early
    Morning/day
    Route 201
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    50%Early
    Morning/day
    Route 201
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route
    50%Early
    Morning/day
    Route 205 - North
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.10-12 Route
    45%Early
    Route 205 - North
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.10-12 Route
    45%Early
    Route 211 - West
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-14 Route
    35%Early
    Morning/day
    Route 211 - West
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.12-14 Route
    35%Early
    Morning/day
    Route 202
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route
    30%Early
    Route 202
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route
    30%Early
    Route 204 - South
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route
    25%Early
    Route 204 - South
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route
    25%Early
    Route 204 - North
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route
    25%Early
    Route 204 - North
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route
    25%Early
    Route 211 - West
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-13 Route
    25%Early
    Night
    Route 211 - West
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.12-13 Route
    25%Early
    Night
    Route 203
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route
    15%Early
    Route 203
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route
    15%Early
    Valley Windworks
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.8 Power-plant
    10%Early
    Valley Windworks
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8 Power-plant
    10%Early
    Route 205 - South
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.9 Route
    10%Early
    Route 205 - South
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.9 Route
    10%Early
    Route 208
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route
    20%Mid
    Route 208
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route
    20%Mid
    Fountainspring Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Fountainspring Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Grassland Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Grassland Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Riverbank Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Riverbank Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Spacious Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Spacious Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Still-Water Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Still-Water Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Sunlit Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Sunlit Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 Cave
    Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility
    5%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility
    5%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility
    1%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility
    1%Mid
  2. Bibarel
    Step 2Bibarel
    Route 209
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    45%Mid
    Day
    Route 209
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    45%Mid
    Day
    Route 209
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    35%Mid
    Morning/night
    Route 209
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    35%Mid
    Morning/night
    Route 212 - South
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Route
    35%Mid
    Morning/day
    Route 212 - South
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Route
    35%Mid
    Morning/day
    Route 212 - South
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Route
    25%Mid
    Night
    Route 212 - South
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Route
    25%Mid
    Night
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.21 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.21 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.23 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.23 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.23 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.23 Facility
    20%Mid
    Route 210 - North
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Route
    20%Mid
    Route 210 - North
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Route
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25 Facility
    20%Mid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25 Facility
    20%Mid
    Valor Lakefront
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-22 Water
    15%Mid
    Valor Lakefront
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.21-22 Water
    15%Mid
    Route 208
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route
    10%Mid
    Route 208
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route
    10%Mid
    Fountainspring Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Fountainspring Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Grassland Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Grassland Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Riverbank Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Riverbank Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Spacious Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Spacious Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Still-Water Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Still-Water Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Sunlit Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Sunlit Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 Cave
    Mid
    Requires Strength
    Lake Valor
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    45%Late
    Lake Valor
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    45%Late
    Lake Acuity
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water
    35%Late
    Morning/day
    Lake Acuity
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water
    35%Late
    Morning/day
    Lake Acuity
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water
    25%Late
    Night
    Lake Acuity
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water
    25%Late
    Night
    Sendoff Spring
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-54
    45%Post
    Sendoff Spring
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54
    45%Post
    or evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)

Bibarel Guide

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Bibarel's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Bidoof evolves into Bibarel at level 15. Bibarel is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Bibarel can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Normal/Water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Swords Dance with Mental Herb is the standard set.

  • Unaware is what you want on Bibarel. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Simple, Moody) work on paper but Unaware is what makes Bibarel worth using.

Game Availability

Available in 11 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Bibarel spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.

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