Bidoof

Species

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“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.” — Bidoof's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Bidoof^{(JPJapanese: ビッパ

Romaji: Bippa)} is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal type that first appeared in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It evolves into Bibarel starting at level 15.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

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.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Bidoof stars in his own special episode, being the playable character.

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Bidoof focused on the web short, Bidoof's Big Stand.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title	Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Pokémon Pearl	It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Pokémon Platinum	A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
Pokémon HeartGold	It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
Pokémon White	A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
Pokémon Black 2	A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
Pokémon White 2	A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Pokémon Y	It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Pokémon 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.

Game locations[]

Title	Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks
Pokémon Pearl	Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks
Pokémon Platinum	Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Eterna Forest
Pokémon HeartGold	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)
Pokémon 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)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Breed Bibarel
Pokémon White	Breed Bibarel
Pokémon Black 2	Breed Bibarel
Pokémon White 2	Breed Bibarel
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Routes 3 and 22
Pokémon Y	Routes 3 and 22
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Obsidian Fieldlands, Crimson Mirelands, Alabaster Icelands

Evolution[]

Bidoof

Reach level 15.

Bibarel

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP	59
Attack	45
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	40
Speed	31
Total	250

Moveset[]

Main article: Bidoof/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders

Diamond	Pearl

Platinum

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Heart	Soul
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Black	White

Black 2	White 2
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X	Y
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Pikachu	Eevee
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Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
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Legends Arceus

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Trivia[]

On July 1, 2021, The Pokémon Company created Bidoof Day, with several events related to this Pokémon in various media such as Pokémon GO, cards and on Pokémon TV. To commemorate, they released a music video parodying Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, entitled Bidoof Day announcement!. Months later, the official Pokémon YouTube account released Bidoof's Big Stand, a short film focused on the story of a Bidoof.