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.
This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other 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)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% Double Kick 2x45-54% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x180-212%KO Jump Kick 2x140-165%KO Aura Sphere 2x89-105%KO Drain Punch 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x138-163%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% Arm Thrust 2x24-28% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x56-66% Rock Smash 2x37-46% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x38-44% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x163-193%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-138%KO Brick Break 2x69-83% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x67-80% Force Palm 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x163-192%KO Brick Break 2x103-122%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x89-105%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x66-78% Force Palm 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x119-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x90-107%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x84-100%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x67-80% Rock Smash 2x38-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% Double Kick 2x45-54% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x44-51% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x167-197%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO Rock Smash 2x58-69% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x120-141%KO Hammer Arm 2x120-141%KO Brick Break 2x91-107%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x85-101%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2
high spawn rates across 12 locations for Herdier in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Herdier in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Herdier starts with Lillipup at Lv. 4-67 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LillipupFloccesy RanchWhite 2Grass Lv.4-7 FacilityCommonEarlyAnyFloccesy RanchBlack 2Grass Lv.4-7 FacilityCommonEarlyAny
Step 2Herdier ✓Route 1Black 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 1White 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 2White 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 2Black 2Grass Lv.56-59 RouteCommonPostAnyRoute 1White 2Grass Lv.64-67 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 1Black 2Grass Lv.64-67 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.56 BuildingUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.56 BuildingUncommonPostAnyRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 3White 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 3Black 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Lillipup (Step 1)
Herdier Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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