Free switch-ins on Ground and Psychic moves make Bombirdier useful in any team that needs that coverage. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Item Drop Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Bombirdier's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
Bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest. It enjoys dropping things that make loud noises.
Bombirdier Weakness
GoodType-wise, Bombirdier takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
Bombirdier is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is slow to hatch.
How to Evolve
Breed Bombirdier with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Bombirdier runs Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in with a Jolly nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Knock Off. Max Attack and Speed EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Bombirdier Moveset
- Knock Off
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Most of Bombirdier's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Brave Bird and Hurricane, but Rock and Ground and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Bombirdier. Moderate rates across 14 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations
14 walking encounters at Lv. 19-50 for Bombirdier across Violet and Scarlet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Bombirdier works as an attacker with 485 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 103 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Bombirdier doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Flying/Dark-type Pokemon with a 485 base stat total.
Big Pecks is the go-to ability for Bombirdier. It protects against Defense drops. Its hidden ability Rocky Payload can work in specific setups. Keen Eye is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Bombirdier is leaning toward the physical side (base 103 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 82 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Bombirdier can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Bombirdier has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Bombirdier has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A