Physical
Balanced
31Speed · Very Slow

Is Bidoof Good in Platinum Playthrough?

Route 201 encounter from level 2. AbilitySimple doubles stat changes, both positive and negative. Bibarel at level 15 is the real draw for HM duties. Bidoof itself contributes nothing in battle.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEEGGGGGGGGEEBidoofCatchRoarkGym 1BibarelEvolveGardeniaGym 2FantinaGym 3MayleneGym 4Crasher WakeGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4CynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Even

Bidoof trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Even
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Risky
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Bibarel trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

Even
Turtwig
Lv 20
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafSunny DayReflect
Even
Cherrim
Lv 20
Grass
Flower Gift
Grass KnotLeech SeedMagical LeafSafeguard
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Fantina
Gym 3
Even

Bibarel trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

Even
Duskull
Lv 24
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Will O WispPursuitShadow SneakFuture Sight
Even
Haunter
Lv 24
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawSucker PunchHypnosisConfuse Ray
Even
Mismagius
Lv 26
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Maylene
Gym 4
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 28
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionRock TombFake Out
You Win
Machoke
Lv 29
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopRock TombStrengthFocus Energy
Even
Lucario
Lv 32
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 5
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Intimidate
WaterfallBrineBiteTwister
You Win
Quagsire
Lv 34
WaterGround
Damp
Mud ShotRock TombWater PulseYawn
Even
Floatzel
Lv 37
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangCrunchAqua Jet
Byron
Gym 6
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

You Win
Magneton
Lv 37
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackMetal Sound
You Win
Steelix
Lv 38
SteelGround
Rock Head
Flash CannonIce FangEarthquakeSandstorm
You Win
Bastiodon
Lv 41
RockSteel
Sturdy
Metal BurstStone EdgeIron DefenseTaunt
Candice
Gym 7
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 40
DarkIce
Inner Focus
SlashAerial AceFaint AttackIce Shard
Easy KO
Piloswine
Lv 40
IceGround
Oblivious
AvalancheStone EdgeEarthquakeHail
Even
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerWater PulseFocus Blast
Even
Froslass
Lv 44
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardDouble TeamShadow BallPsychic
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.

You Win
Jolteon
Lv 46
Electric
Volt AbsorbImmune to Electric attacks
Thunder WaveCharge BeamIron TailQuick Attack
You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamFocus BlastSignal BeamQuick Attack
You Win
Luxray
Lv 48
Electric
Rivalry
Ice FangThunder FangCrunchFire Fang
Even
Electivire
Lv 50
Electric
Motor DriveImmune to Electric attacks
Thunder PunchFire PunchQuick AttackGiga Impact
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win
Yanmega
Lv 49
BugFlying
Speed Boost
Air SlashBug BuzzU TurnDouble Team
Even
Scizor
Lv 49
BugSteel
Swarm
Iron HeadX ScissorNight SlashQuick Attack
Easy KO
Vespiquen
Lv 50
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
You Win
Heracross
Lv 51
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 53
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

You Win
Whiscash
Lv 50
WaterGround
Oblivious
Earth PowerAqua TailZen HeadbuttSandstorm
You Win
Gliscor
Lv 53
GroundFlying
Hyper Cutter
EarthquakeIce FangFire FangThunder Fang
You Win
Golem
Lv 52
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeFire PunchThunder PunchSandstorm
You Win
Rhyperior
Lv 55
GroundRock
Lightning RodImmune to Electric attacks
EarthquakeRock WreckerMegahornAvalanche
You Win
Hippowdon
Lv 52
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchYawn
Flint
Elite Four
Good

Bibarel has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

Easy KO
Houndoom
Lv 52
DarkFire
Early Bird
FlamethrowerSludge BombDark PulseSunny Day
You Win
Flareon
Lv 55
Fire
Flash Fire
OverheatGiga ImpactQuick AttackWill O Wisp
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 53
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
You Win
Infernape
Lv 55
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
You Win
Magmortar
Lv 57
Fire
Flame Body
FlamethrowerThunderboltSolar BeamHyper Beam
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Bibarel trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 53
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Espeon
Lv 55
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallQuick AttackSignal Beam
Even
Bronzong
Lv 54
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 56
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Even
Gallade
Lv 59
PsychicFighting
Steadfast
Drain PunchPsycho CutLeaf BladeStone Edge
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Bibarel trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Even
Spiritomb
Lv 58
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindShadow Ball
Even
Roserade
Lv 58
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombToxicExtrasensory
Even
Togekiss
Lv 60
FairyFlying
Hustle
Air SlashAura SphereWater PulseShock Wave
Even
Lucario
Lv 60
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereExtreme SpeedShadow BallStone Edge
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatDragon Pulse
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 62
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeFlamethrowerGiga Impact
Catchable
Available before Badge 1
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Bidoof on Route 201 (walking, Lv 2-3).

View Bidoof locations

Recommended Moves
    • LV 17NormalHeadbutt105100%15
    • LV 21NormalHyper Fang12090%15
  • After Fantina
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
  • After Maylene
    • TM10NormalHidden Power90100%15
    • LV 33NormalTake Down13585%20
    • LV 41FightingSuperpower120100%5
  • After Byron
    • TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
  • After Candice
    • TUTORNormalLast Resort210100%5
Evolve Bidoof to Bibarel
Level 15
Type
NormalWater
Tier
C

Your Bidoof should hit Level 15 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.

View Bibarel locations

Recommended Moves
  • From Start
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Fantina
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam22590%5
  • After Maylene
    • TM68NormalGiga Impact22590%5
    • TUTORWaterDive120100%10
  • After Crasher Wake
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Candice
    • TUTORNormalLast Resort210100%5
  • After Volkner
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15

How to Get Bidoof in Platinum

Bidoof's scattered across 9 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Where To Catch Bidoof in Pt

Bidoof is your first catch on the way to Bidoof. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-41 across 25 total spots in the chain.

  1. Bidoof
    Step 1Bidoof
    Lake Verity
    Lv.2-4Grass
    Rate 50%
    Route 205 - North
    Lv.12-14Grass
    Rate 30%
    Route 203
    Lv.4-7Grass
    Rate 25%
    Day
    Route 204 - North
    Lv.9-11Grass
    Rate 25%
    Route 204 - South
    Lv.9-11Grass
    Rate 25%
    Route 211 - West
    Lv.14Grass
    Rate 20%
    Route 203
    Lv.5-7Grass
    Rate 15%
    Morning/night
    Route 205 - South
    Lv.10Grass
    Rate 10%
    Route 208
    Lv.18Grass
    Rate 20%
  2. Bibarel
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Bibarel
    Valor Lakefront
    Lv.25-27Grass
    Rate 30%
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Lv.26-27Floor
    Rate 30%
    Morning/day
    Great Marsh - Area 5
    Lv.26Floor
    Rate 30%
    Night
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Lv.26Floor
    Rate 30%
    Night
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    Lv.26-27Floor
    Rate 30%
    Morning/day
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Lv.27Floor
    Rate 30%
    Night
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    Lv.27-28Floor
    Rate 30%
    Morning/day
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Lv.27Floor
    Rate 30%
    Night
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    Lv.27-28Floor
    Rate 30%
    Morning/day
    Route 208
    Lv.18-20Grass
    Rate 20%
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    Lv.28Floor
    Rate 20%
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    Lv.28Floor
    Rate 20%
    Route 210 - North
    Lv.28Grass
    Rate 20%
    Lake Valor
    Lv.39-41Grass
    Rate 35%
    Sendoff Spring
    Lv.37-38Grass
    Rate 30%
    Lake Acuity
    Lv.39-40Grass
    Rate 25%
    or evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)

Bidoof Weakness

Bidoof'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.

Bidoof Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Bidoof Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Bidoof Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Bidoof

Bidoof Evolutions

Bidoof evolves into Bibarel. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Bidoof. 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 Bidoof easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Tail, Defense Curl, Double-Edge and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro

Pt Bidoof Best Moveset

Two opposite strategies: AbilitySimple doubling stat changes or AbilityUnaware ignoring the opponent's boosts. The moveset can boost twice as fast or ignore setup entirely, but stats in the 31-59 range can't use either. Bibarel's Water/Normal combination works better.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Simple
Item
Nothing
Best Nature for Bidoof
HardyNEUTRAL

Bidoof best EVs are HP

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • FacadeSTAB
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • FrustrationSTAB
  • Double EdgeSTAB

Moves List

Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Bidoof won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 5
Growl
D10040Normal
Lv 9
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Lv 13
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 17
Headbutt
D10510015Normal
Lv 21
Hyper Fang
1209015Normal
Lv 25
Yawn
D10Normal
Lv 29
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 33
Take Down
D1358520Normal
Lv 37
Super Fang
D9010Normal
Lv 41
Superpower
D1201005Fighting
Lv 45
Curse
C10Ghost

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
HM01
Cut
759530Normal
TM28
Dig
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM42
Facade
S10510020Normal
TM21
Frustration
S10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
D9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM88
Pluck
D6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
S10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM76
Stealth Rock
C20Rock
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Tail
D909010Water
Egg
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Egg
Double-Edge
S18010015Normal
Egg
Fury Swipes
278015Normal
Egg
Odor Sleuth
40Normal
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Egg
Rollout
309020Rock
Egg
Water Sport
15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
D909010Water
Tutor
Fury Cutter
109520Bug
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Last Resort
C1951005Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D6010015Normal
Tutor
Superpower
D1201005Fighting
Tutor
Swift
9020Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP59
D
Attack45
D
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def40
D
Speed31
F
Total250
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.5 m
Weight20.0 kg
Base XP50
Abilities
Simple
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
Unaware
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

A comparison revealed that BIDOOF’s front teeth grow at the same rate as RATTATA’s.

Pokemon Platinum

Bidoof Platinum Guide

  • In Platinum, Bidoof does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Bibarel before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Game Availability

Bidoof first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 11 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

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