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.
It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.
While its movements out of water are sluggish, it can swim as fast as any Feebas.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x66-79% Bullet Seed 2x26-32% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x153-182%KO Brick Break 2x79-95% Revenge 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x45-55% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x53-63% Shock Wave 2x45-55% Charge Beam 2x39-47% Thunder Shock 2x32-39% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Volt Switch 2x45-55% Shock Wave 2x39-48% Charge Beam 2x34-41% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x64-75% Giga Drain 2x50-61% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% Absorb 2x23-27% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x132-157%KO Brick Break 2x68-82% Low Sweep 2x64-75% Revenge 2x57-68% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Volt Switch 2x57-68% Shock Wave 2x50-61% Charge Beam 2x45-55% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Volt Switch 2x45-55% Shock Wave 2x39-48% Charge Beam 2x34-41% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Volt Switch 2x47-56% Spark 2x42-50% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Energy Ball 2x71-84% Giga Drain 2x60-72% Razor Leaf 2x45-53% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x64-75% Giga Drain 2x53-63% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-138%KO High Jump Kick 2x100-119%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Energy Ball 2x47-56% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Volt Switch 2x47-56% Spark 2x42-50% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Energy Ball 2x71-84% Giga Drain 2x60-72% Razor Leaf 2x45-53% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x64-75% Giga Drain 2x53-63% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x117-138%KO High Jump Kick 2x100-119%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Energy Ball 2x47-56% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x170-200%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Vital Throw 2x82-97% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x67-79% Thunderbolt 2x55-66% Volt Switch 2x45-53% Spark 2x39-47% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Energy Ball 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x58-68% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x78-92% Energy Ball 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x51-61% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x111-132%KO High Jump Kick 2x96-113%KO Focus Blast 2x89-105%KO Energy Ball 2x45-53% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x78-92% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-79% Thunderbolt 2x56-66% Volt Switch 2x43-52% Spark 2x42-49% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x131-155%KO Energy Ball 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x84-98% Magical Leaf 2x66-79% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x92-108%KO Energy Ball 2x69-81% Giga Drain 2x58-69% Razor Leaf 2x43-52% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x111-130%KO High Jump Kick 2x96-113%KO Focus Blast 2x88-103%KO Energy Ball 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x162-192%KO Focus Blast 2x79-93% Brick Break 2x84-98% Vital Throw 2x77-91% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Discharge 2x48-57% Volt Switch 2x43-50% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Energy Ball 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x82-96% Magical Leaf 2x66-78% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 2x89-105%KO Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Energy Ball 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x56-66% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x108-128%KO High Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Focus Blast 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x82-96% Vital Throw 2x76-89% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Discharge 2x48-57% Volt Switch 2x43-50% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Energy Ball 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x82-96% Magical Leaf 2x66-78% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 2x89-105%KO Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Energy Ball 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x56-66% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x108-128%KO High Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Focus Blast 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x82-96% Vital Throw 2x76-89% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Jolteon can KO Bibarel with Thunder (241-284%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (147-173%).
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x241-284%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x147-173%KO | ||
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
Breeding
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.
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
Bibarel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Yawn
- Facade
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
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.
Step 1Catch BidoofLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water60%EarlyNightLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water60%EarlyNightRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route60%EarlyNightRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route60%EarlyNightLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayLake VerityShining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Water50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 201Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-3 Route50%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.10-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.10-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-14 Route35%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrass Lv.12-14 Route35%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 202Shining PearlGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 202Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.2-4 Route30%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route25%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.6-8 Route25%EarlyRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12-13 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrass Lv.12-13 Route25%EarlyNightRoute 203Shining PearlGrass Lv.4-6 Route15%EarlyRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.4-6 Route15%EarlyValley WindworksShining PearlGrass Lv.8 Power-plant10%EarlyValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8 Power-plant10%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.9 Route10%EarlyRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.9 Route10%EarlyRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route20%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrass Lv.22 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrass Lv.24 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrass Lv.26 Facility1%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.26 Facility1%Mid
Step 2Bibarel ✓Route 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route45%MidDayRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route45%MidDayRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route35%MidMorning/nightRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route35%MidMorning/nightRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Route35%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Route35%MidMorning/dayRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrass Lv.18-20 Route25%MidNightRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.18-20 Route25%MidNightGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrass Lv.21 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrass Lv.21 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrass Lv.23 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.23 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrass Lv.23 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.23 Facility20%MidRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.24 Route20%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24 Route20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrass Lv.25 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrass Lv.25 Facility20%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25 Facility20%MidValor LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidValor LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.21-22 Water15%MidRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.17-18 Route10%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.17-18 Route10%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water45%LateLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water45%LateLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water35%LateMorning/dayLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water35%LateMorning/dayLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateNightLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateNightSendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.52-5445%PostSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-5445%Postor evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)
Bibarel Guide
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
