Herdier (Japanese: ハーデリア Herderrie) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Lillipup starting at level 16 and evolves into Stoutland starting at level 32.
Biology
Herdier is a light brown, canine Pokémon with a short snout. Its face has long, cream fur, which forms a mustache and a three-pointed crest. Its ears are large and perked, and it has a black nose. It has shaggy dark blue fur covering its body and short tail. This hard, thick fur serves to protect Herdier from attacks. It has four short legs, with three-toed paws. Each paw has a dark blue paw pad that can be seen in Pokédex 3D Pro. Herdier is very loyal, and it will help its Trainer raise other Pokémon. It has helped Trainers since long ago.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Herdier debuted in Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!, under the ownership of Lenora. It battled against Ash and his Tepig during a Gym battle, but it was eventually defeated by Tepig's Flame Charge.It reappeared in a flashback in Certain Up, Unova League!.
In A Venipede Stampede!, Officer Jenny in Castelia City used two Herdier during an effort to curb the tide of invading Venipede.
A Herdier appeared in There's a New Gym Leader in Town!, under the ownership of Cheren. It defeated Ash's Oshawott with Thunder Fang during an unofficial battle.
In Deceiving Appearances!, Lusamine was shown to keep a Herdier as company in her office at the Aether Paradise mansion. It was also in a flashback in Mission: Total Recall!.
Minor appearances
Trip recalled a Herdier being defeated by Alder's Bouffalant in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!.
A Herdier appeared in a flashback in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.
A Herdier appeared in Ash Versus the Champion!, under the ownership of another Officer Jenny.
A Trainer's Herdier made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight.
A Trainer's Herdier made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
Kanata's Herdier lost a battle against Misaki's Liepard in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice in the Roshan City Pokémon Center. Another Herdier appeared during the Swords of Justice legend.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!. Another Herdier appeared in a flashback in the same episode.
A Herdier lived in Pokémon Hills in Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!.
Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
In Young Kiawe Had a Farm! a Herdier herds all of the Pokémon at Paniola Ranch, which is owned by Kiawe's family. In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, it barked at Viren and his Electivire as they arrived.
A Trainer's Herdier competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race in Racing to a Big Event!.
Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!.
A Herdier appeared in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Faba's Revenge!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Real Life...Inquire Within!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.
A Herdier was staying at Aether Paradise in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
A Trainer's Herdier competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference in Battle Royal 151!, but was defeated by Sandy and Shaymin.
In Battling on the Wing!, one Trainer's Herdier watched the battles of the Manalo Conference, while the other waited in line with its Trainer for Team Rocket's food truck.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in JN014.
Two Trainers' Herdier were captured by the Matori Matrix in JN024 and helped to thwart them.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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BW016
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Herdier
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Ash's Pokédex
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Herdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon, and the evolved form of Lillipup. Herdier's hard black fur softens its opponent's attacks like armor.
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BW111
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Herdier
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Ash's Pokédex
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Herdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon and the evolved form of Lillipup. Always obedient and faithful to their Trainers, Herdier have helped them raise other Pokémon since long ago.
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In Pokémon Generations
Lenora's Herdier appeared in The Uprising.
In the manga
A Herdier appeared in Choices, under the ownership of a man who delivered Professor Juniper's package to Black.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in An Odd Speech.
Lenora has a Stoutland, which she has owned since it was a Lillipup. It was seen in a flashback in Defeating Stoutland.
A Herdier appeared in Special Delivery as one of the Pokémon competing in Nimbasa's Pokémon Musical.
A Herdier appeared in a flashback in A Wretched Reunion, under the ownership of a mailman.
A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Into the Quarterfinals!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Herdier (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #013
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Unova B2W2: #023
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Black
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It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
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White
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It loyally follows its Trainer's orders. For ages, they have helped Trainers raise Pokémon.
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Black 2
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This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
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Y
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It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
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Omega Ruby
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This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #121
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Alola USUM: #151
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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Its dense black fur grows continuously. The high cost of keeping its hard fur properly groomed makes this a troublesome Pokémon to train.
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Moon
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This Pokémon obeys its master's orders faithfully. However, it refuses to listen to anything said by a person it doesn't respect.
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Ultra Sun
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The longer its black fur grows, the harder and more impervious it gets. Claws and fangs can't easily penetrate it.
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Ultra Moon
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It has been living with people for so long that portrayals of it can be found on the walls of caves from long, long ago.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #114
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Sword
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Herdier is a very smart and friendly Pokémon. So much so that there's a theory that Herdier was the first Pokémon to partner with people.
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Shield
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The black fur that covers this Pokémon's body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 370
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Herdier in Generation VIII
- 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 Herdier in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
Origin
Herdier is based on a Yorkshire Terrier with some characteristics of Scottish Terriers and Australian Silky Terriers.
Name origin
Herdier and Herderrie may be a combination of herd (as in herding dogs) and terrier.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ハーデリア Herderrie
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From herd (as in herding dogs) and terrier
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French
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Ponchien
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From poncho and chien
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Spanish
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Herdier
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Same as English name
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German
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Terribark
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From Terrier and bark
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Italian
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Herdier
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Same as English name
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Korean
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하데리어 Herderrie
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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哈約克 / 哈约克 Hāyuēkè
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From 哈 hā and 約克夏犬 Yuēkèxià Quǎn.
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Хардиер Khardier
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เฮอเดอเรีย Herderrie
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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