Bidoof
Bidoof is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0399 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Plump Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Simple 2. Unaware Moody (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0013 (Diamond/Pearl) 0013 (Platinum) 0038 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0013 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0010 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 50 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 59 | 228 | 322 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 31 | 60 | 177 | |
| Total | 250 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Bidoof changes
- In Generation 4, Bidoof has a base experience yield of 58.
- In Generations 4-7, Bidoof has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water. |
| Platinum | A comparison revealed that BIDOOF’s front teeth grow at the same rate as RATTATA’s. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s. |
| X Omega Ruby |
With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water. |
| Brilliant Diamond | With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears. |
| Shining Pearl | It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water. |
| Legends: Arceus | Bidoof has an unsophisticated face and is rarely flustered by anything. There have been incidents involving Bidoof sauntering into villages and gnawing on the houses without a single care. |
Moves learned by Bidoof
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Bidoof learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 9 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 13 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 17 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 21 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 33 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 37 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 49 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Egg moves
Bidoof learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bidoof gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Bidoof is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Bidoof learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Bidoof can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Bidoof sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Bidoof sprites
Where to find Bidoof
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Great Marsh, Lake Verity, Valley Windworks |
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| Platinum | Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Eterna Forest, Lake Verity |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Mt. Silver, Ruins of Alph |
| Black White |
Breed Bibarel |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 3, 22 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Great Marsh, Lake Verity, Valley Windworks, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Tidewater Dam, Droning Meadow, Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Bidoof questions
Other languages
| English | Bidoof |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ビッパ (Bippa) |
| German | Bidiza |
| French | Keunotor |
| Italian | Bidoof |
| Spanish | Bidoof |
| Korean | 비버니 (bibeoni) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大牙狸 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大牙狸 |
| English |
Plump Mouse Pokémon |
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| Japanese | まるねずみポケモン |
| German | Dickmaus-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Souridodue |
| Italian | Pokémon Topaffuto |
| Spanish | Pokémon Gran Ratón |
| Korean | 둥글쥐포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 圆鼠宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 圓鼠寶可夢 |
Name origin
- biber
- German for ‘beaver’, a rodent
- tooth
- hard object in the mouth for biting/chewing food


