Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bidoof

Bidoof

NORMAL

Plump Mouse Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bidoof is a Normal Type Plump Mouse Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Bidoof can be found with Simple, Unaware and Moody as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 250 combined Base Stats.

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Bidoof Stats and Abilities

Based on Bidoof Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Bidoof Highest IV Stat is Attack 45 and the Lowest being Speed 31.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	59	228	322
F	Attack	45	85	207
F	Defense	40	76	196
F	Special Attack	35	67	185
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	31	60	177
F	Total	250

Best Held Items	Silk Scarf
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 HP
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Water 1
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Simple Ability 1	The Simple ability doubles the number of stages of all stat changes. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each, or lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Unaware Ability 2	Ignores any stat changes in the Pokémon.
Moody Hidden Ability	Raises one stat and lowers another.

How To Evolve Bidoof in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bidoof requires (Level 15) to evolve into Bibarel.

Base	→	First Evo
Bidoof	Level 15 →	Bibarel

Where To Find Bidoof in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Bidoof has 23 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Bidoof, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 211
Route 211	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 12-14
Route 205
Route 205	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 10-12
Route 204
Route 204	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 6-8
Route 202
Route 202	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 2-4
Route 201
Route 201	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 2-3
Lake Verity
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Bidoof Lv. 2-4
Sendoff Spring
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Bibarel Lv. 52-54
Route 212
Route 212	5 - 1%	Bibarel Lv. 18-20
Route 209
Route 209	5 - 1%	Bibarel Lv. 16-18
Lake Valor
Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Bibarel Lv. 34-36
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Lake Acuity
Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Bibarel Lv. 34-35
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	20 - 5%	Bidoof Lv. 8
Route 203
Route 203	20 - 5%	Bidoof Lv. 4-6
Valor Lakefront
Valor Lakefront	20 - 5%	Bibarel Lv. 21-22
Route 210
Route 210	20 - 5%	Bibarel Lv. 24
Route 208
	20 - 5%	Bibarel Lv. 17-18
	20 - 5%	Bidoof Lv. 16
Great Marsh
	100 - 20%	Bidoof Lv. 26
	20 - 5%	Bibarel Lv. 25
Sunlit Cavern
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63
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Riverbank Cave
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave
	Strength	Bibarel Lv. 16-63
	Start	Bidoof Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Bidoof Weakness

Bidoof is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Bidoof to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Bidoof Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
A	Blaziken FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gallade PSYCHIC FIGHTING
B	Poliwrath WATER FIGHTING

What pokemon is Bidoof Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Gengar GHOST POISON
C	Drifblim GHOST FLYING
C	Mismagius GHOST
C	Spiritomb GHOST DARK

Best Bidoof Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Bidoof Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
29	Take Down	Physical	135	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
25	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
13	Headbutt	Physical	105	100	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Bidoof TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Bidoof Lv Up Moves

Bidoof TM Moves

Bidoof Egg Moves

Bidoof Level Up Moves

List of Moves Bidoof can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
5	Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
9	Rollout ROCK	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
13	Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
17	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
21	Yawn NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
25	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
29	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
33	Super Fang NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Always takes off half of the opponent's HP.
37	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
41	Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
45	Superpower FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
49	Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.

Bidoof TM Moves

List of Moves Bidoof can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM57	Charge Beam ELECTRIC	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM88	Pluck FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Bidoof Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Bidoof can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Fury Swipes NORMAL	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
Rollout ROCK	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
Aqua Tail WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical
Skull Bash NORMAL	Power: 195 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Defense on first turn, attacks on second.

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