Bidoof (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Bidoof (disambiguation).

Bidoof ビッパ Bippa #399 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Simple or Unaware Cacophony Cacophony Moody Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Field Hatch time 16 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Bidoof 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 44.1 lbs. 20.0 kg Bidoof 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 58 Gen. IV Unknown IV 50 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Bidoof 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bidoof (Japanese: ビッパ Bippa) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Bibarel starting at level 15.

Biology

Bidoof is a brown, rodent-like Pokémon with four short legs. It has a short, dark brown snout and a small, red nose. Cream-colored markings cover its underside and surround its face. Round tufts of fur form its tail with five on the male and three on the female. Similar tufts line the bottom of its face and two singular ones form its ears. Bidoof's black paws have three toes with some webbing between them. Protruding from Bidoof's upper jaw are large incisors, which it uses for gnawing on wood and rocks. These teeth grow constantly, so this Pokémon needs to gnaw on hard substances to keep them ground down. This Pokémon can be found nesting in groups near bodies of water. Despite its stout body, this Pokémon can be agile and is not easily perturbed.

In the anime

Bidoof in the anime

Major appearances

Many Bidoof appeared in Faced with Steelix Determination where a Steelix terrorized their village after Team Rocket accidentally stuck three shovels into its head. The shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his Pikachu.

A Bidoof appeared in the anime Special Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.

A Bidoof appeared in The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!.

Minor appearances

Bidoof made its anime debut in brief cameos in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, appearing in the wild.

A Bidoof also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

Three Bidoof were also seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!. It made another appearance in Saving the World From Ruins!.

Bidoof, with its evolution, made a brief appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Bidoof appeared in Camping It Up!.

A photo of a Bidoof appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Bidoof appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures begin!.

A Bidoof appeared in a flashback/fantasy in The Forest Champion!.

Multiple Bidoof are set to appear in XY054.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP023 Bidoof Ash's Pokédex Bidoof, the Plump Mouse Pokémon. It gnaws on trees and rocks with its strong front teeth and lives in nests near the water.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Platinum was attacked by a group of Bidoof in the penthouse of a Jubilife hotel that she owned. Diamond was able to figure out a way to stop the attack.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Yū Shirogane caught a Bidoof when he was training his Pokémon to defeat Shin.

In the TCG

Main article: Bidoof (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Bidoof is a member of Wigglytuff's Guild, the second newest recruit next to the player's team. He updates his Yup Yup Journal over the course of the game.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Nine Bidoof are used by Team Dim Sun's Wheeler.

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Bidoof stars in his own special episode, being the playable character. When Bidoof left home and first joined Wigglytuff's Guild, he often messed jobs up and wasn't really liked by anyone. One day, whilst visiting the Kecleon Shop, he was approached by a Snover who gave him an old map before hurrying off. A Gligar and Bagon then appeared to be chasing Snover. The map showed a legendary dungeon known as the Star Cave where Jirachi sleeps, and after learning about it from Chatot, Bidoof decided to go there and wish to make himself a stronger explorer. Snover finds Bidoof at the Guild, and together they go to the Star Cave. However, upon reaching the end, Gligar and Bagon appeared, and Snover turned against Bidoof. It turns out that it was a trap, and Snover, Bagon and Gligar are a gang of thieves called Team Rogue. They saw Bidoof's money when he visited the Kecleon shop, so they lured Bidoof to the Wish Cave, hoping to steal his money. Bidoof fights the three, but fails. Before Team Rogue can steal Bidoof's money, the entire Guild shows up to help him. Bidoof is touched that he is an appreciated member of the Guild after all. Wigglytuff helps him blast open a hidden cave where Bidoof can find Jirachi. He finds Jirachi sleeping. It talks in its sleep, warning Bidoof that it attacks in its sleep. Bidoof must defeat it to help it awaken. Bidoof makes his wish and, though given a lot of choices, Bidoof wishes for new juniors to join the Guild so he could help them. The wish is fulfilled when the player and his/her partner joins the Guild, thus ending the story.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV 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 It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors. SoulSilver
Generation V Black A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's. White Black 2 A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's. White 2
Generation VI X With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears. Y It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks Platinum Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Eterna Forest HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Routes 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 47, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Sinnoh Sound) Pokéwalker Sinnoh Field
Generation V Black White Breed Bibarel Black 2 White 2 Breed Bibarel Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Routes 3 and 22

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Ranger School Vientown
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Hinder Cape
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Sun-Dappled Bank
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Aurora Ignis Pugilis Terrera Yaksha

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Kyocera Dome Bidoof	All	Japan	1	February 21, 2008

GTS events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Ari Bidoof	Japanese	GTS	6	March 19 to 27, 2009
	Norii Bidoof	Japanese	GTS	8	March 19 to 27, 2009
	Ori Bidoof	Japanese	GTS	5	March 19 to 27, 2009
	Saori Bidoof	Japanese	GTS	7	March 19 to 27, 2009

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Air Mail (100%)	Bloom Mail (100%)
		Heart Mail (100%)	Tunnel Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 59		119 - 166	228 - 322
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 31		32 - 91	60 - 177
Total: 250	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 1/4 ★☆☆☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 10/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 055 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 099 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1313 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1717 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2121 Hyper Fang Normal Physical 08080 09090% 15 2525 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2929 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 3333 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3737 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 09090% 10 4141 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 4545 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM94 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 ??? 0   0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 Odor Sleuth Normal Status — —% 40 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Water Sport Water Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bidoof in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Bidoof in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bidoof can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bidoof cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It occasionally pretends to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: They live in a house in the river in the Meadow Zone. Their favorite Attraction is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Headbutt Attack: ★ Ability 1: Simple Defense: ★ Ability 2: Deep Sleep Speed: ★ Ability 3: Unaware Evolves into Bibarel when its Attack is 39 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Chōan

Evolution

Unevolved Bidoof  Normal

Level 15 →

First Evolution Bibarel  Normal  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Bidoof images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Bidoof appears to be based on a beaver, or a gopher. It is particularly similar to the mountain beaver, a primitive relative of beavers lacking tails.

Name origin

Bidoof is a combination of beaver and doofus (slang for a stupid person). It may also be derived from shadoof, a device used in some countries for drawing up water.

Bippa is a combination of beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ビッパ Bippa From beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth) French Keunottor From quenotte and castor Spanish Bidoof Same as English name German Bidiza From Biber and Zahn Italian Bidoof Same as English name Korean 비버니 Bibeoni From beaver and 이/니 i/ni Mandarin Chinese 大牙狸 Dà Yá Lí 大牙 means big teeth. 狸 is derived from 河狸. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

External links

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