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. The growth rate of Bidoof's teeth is similar to Rattata.
This Pokémon can be found nesting in groups near bodies of water, usually building a nest of dams to live in. It is also known to wander into villages, gnawing on people's houses. Despite its stout body and naive appearance, this Pokémon can be agile and is not easily perturbed.
Prior to Generation V, Bidoof and its evolved form, Bibarel, were the only known Pokémon that could have Unaware as an Ability.
Evolution
Bidoof evolves into Bibarel.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
- 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 their partner join the Guild, thus ending the story.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #013
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
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Pearl
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It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
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Platinum
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A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
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HeartGold
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It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
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White
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Black 2
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A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #038
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Hoenn #—
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X
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With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
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Y
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It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
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Omega Ruby
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With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #013
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Hisui #010
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
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Brilliant Diamond
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With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
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Shining Pearl
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It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
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Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Safari Zone (Forest with 10 Waterside points) Routes 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Sinnoh Sound)
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Pokéwalker
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh, Valley Windworks Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In events
GTS events
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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59
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119 - 166
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228 - 322
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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31
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32 - 91
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60 - 177
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Total: 250
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Bidoof is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
BDSP
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- 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
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LA
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bidoof 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 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
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BDSP
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- 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
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LA
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×1)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-137
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It lets loose shock waves to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
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Base HP: 50
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Base Attack: 64
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Base Defense: 45
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #017
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When Bidoof find a nice spot by the river, they build a dam and make themselves at home there. Though the dam cuts off the flow of water for a while, it actually does great things for the environment!
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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Other sprites
In animation
Main series
Major appearances
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, a Bidoof was a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
Other
In Faced with Steelix Determination!, a male variant debuted when a Steelix terrorized the habitat of multiple Bidoof after Team Rocket accidentally stuck three shovels into its head. The shovels were removed through the combined efforts of the Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his Pikachu.
In PK18, multiple Bidoof and Bibarel needed assistance in moving some logs so the water of a river can flow through. They worked together with Pikachu and Meowth's groups to accomplish this.
In The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, a Pokémon Breeder's Bidoof was playing with a Teddiursa and a Linoone when they were all attacked by a rampaging Salamence. Teddiursa was then taken to a Pokémon Center and healed with the help of Nurse Joy and her Wigglytuff.
In A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, Beatrice's Bidoof got trapped in an iron cage set up by a Pokémon hunter. After using its teeth to break free, Beatrice got it checked by Dr. White.
In Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, a Bidoof befriended a Shiny Phantump.
Minor appearances
Multiple Bidoof debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.
In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a Coordinator's Bidoof competed in the Performance Stage of the Jubilife Contest. In the next episode, it competed in the Contest's Battle Stage.
A Coordinator's Bidoof appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.
A Bidoof appeared in The Champ Twins!.
A Bidoof appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.
A Bidoof appeared in The Keystone Pops!.
In Lost Leader Strategy!, three Bidoof were under Reggie's care. They reappeared in Saving the World From Ruins!.
A Bidoof appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Bidoof appeared in Camping It Up!.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Bidoof competed in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.
A Bidoof appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures begin!.
A Bidoof appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
In Facing the Grand Design!, multiple Bidoof were living near Grace Tower.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Bidoof was living in a forest.
A Bidoof appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.
A Bidoof appeared in Seeing the Forest for the Trees!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in A Little Rocket R & R!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in The Gates of Warp!.
Two Bidoof appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP023
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Bidoof
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Ash's Pokédex
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Bidoof, the Plump Mouse Pokémon. It gnaws on trees and rocks with its strong front teeth and lives in nests near the water.
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Bidoof's Big Stand
A Bidoof was the protagonist of Bidoof's Big Stand. Initially a wild Pokémon, this Bidoof joined a Trainer who initially used it only for basic functions and clearing the way during its journey. This changed when Bidoof's Trainer was forced to use it in a Pokémon League battle.
POKÉTOON
A Bidoof appeared in PT10, under the ownership of a Lass.
In the mangaIn the TCGTrivia
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 may be a combination of beaver and doofus (slang for a stupid person). It may also involve shadoof, a device used in some countries for drawing up water.
Bippa may be a combination of beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth).
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