Stats & Training
Herdier's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
It loyally follows its Trainer’s orders. For ages, they have helped Trainers raise Pokémon.
Herdier Weakness
Herdier's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x73-87% Low Sweep 2x65-77% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x36-43% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x61-73% Vital Throw 2x83-99% Low Sweep 2x76-90% Revenge 2x73-86% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x61-73% Low Sweep 2x90-107%KO Rock Smash 2x57-69% Double Kick 2x43-51% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x73-86% Low Sweep 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x40-47% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x57-69% Wake-Up Slap 2x69-81% Low Sweep 2x64-77% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x120-143%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x35-41% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Vital Throw 2x79-94% Low Sweep 2x73-86% Revenge 2x70-83% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Low Sweep 2x89-105%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x56-68% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x66-79% Low Sweep 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Wake-Up Slap 2x66-79% Low Sweep 2x64-75% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x44-53% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x62-73% Vital Throw 2x81-97% Low Sweep 2x76-90% Revenge 2x70-83% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x104-123%KO Low Sweep 2x93-110%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x70-83% Low Sweep 2x62-73% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x57-67% Wake-Up Slap 2x70-83% Low Sweep 2x64-77% Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x129-151%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x35-42% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Vital Throw 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x75-89% Revenge 2x70-83% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x106-125%KO Low Sweep 2x93-110%KO Karate Chop 2x72-86% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x67-80% Brick Break 2x70-83% Low Sweep 2x62-74% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x55-65% Dynamic Punch 2x98-116%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x70-83% Low Sweep 2x65-77% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x123-146%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x123-146%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x86-103%KO Vital Throw 2x80-95% Low Sweep 2x76-89% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Low Sweep 2x89-105%KO Karate Chop 2x68-81% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x71-84% Dynamic Punch 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x82-97% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Sacred Sword 2x93-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Sacred Sword 2x93-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Vital Throw 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x75-89% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x60-71% Brick Break 2x104-123%KO Low Sweep 2x89-106%KO Karate Chop 2x70-84% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x70-84% Dynamic Punch 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x89-106%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-98% | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr can KO Herdier with Drain Punch (149-176%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x149-176%KO Mach Punch 2x81-95% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Herdier is the middle stage between Lillipup and Stoutland. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Lillipup). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Herdier to get Lillipup eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Endure, Fire Fang and 8 more.
Black & White Herdier Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Last Resort for the basics, but Herdier's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Herdier in Black & White
high spawn rates for Herdier across 12 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Herdier in Black & White
The path to Herdier starts with Lillipup at Lv. 2-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LillipupRoute 1BlackGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 1WhiteGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 2BlackGrass Lv.4-7 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 2WhiteGrass Lv.4-7 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 3WhiteGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 3BlackGrass Lv.9 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyRoute 3WhiteGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grassRoute 3BlackGrass Lv.11 RouteUncommonEarlyAnyDouble grass
Step 2Herdier ✓Cold StorageBlackGrass Lv.21-23CommonMidAnyCold StorageWhiteGrass Lv.21-23CommonMidAnyCold StorageBlackGrass Lv.25-27CommonMidAnyDouble grassCold StorageWhiteGrass Lv.25-27CommonMidAnyDouble grassP2 LaboratoryWhiteGrass Lv.28-31 BuildingCommonMidAnyP2 LaboratoryBlackGrass Lv.28-31 BuildingCommonMidAnyRoute 1WhiteGrass Lv.32-34 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 1BlackGrass Lv.32-34 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 10WhiteGrass Lv.33-34 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 10BlackGrass Lv.33-34 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 10WhiteGrass Lv.38-39 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 10BlackGrass Lv.38-39 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassor evolve from Lillipup (Step 1)
Herdier Guide
In Black & White, Herdier isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Stoutland to unlock its full potential. At 370 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black & White, watch for Blaziken (Fighting) when using Herdier. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black & White, Run Intimidate on Herdier. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Herdier also gets Sand Rush and Scrappy, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Herdier fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Herdier has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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