Bibarel Best Moveset
Normal/Water at 85 Attack and 71 Speed with 79 HP. The moveset runs physical dual TermStab at modest but functional power. Agile Style at 71 Speed can squeeze in double turns against slower targets. Solid early-game option.
Simple doubled stat changes in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Curse gave +2 Attack and +2 Defense in one turn. The math was scary on paper.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bibarel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Curse
- Quick Attack
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moody gave random +2 boosts each turn in Gen V (Black & White). Banned from competitive play. Without gimmick abilities, 85 Attack and 71 Speed were average.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Waterfall
- Quick Attack
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Simple Curse was predictable in Gen VI (X & Y). Opponents carried counters for setup sweepers. 79 HP and 60 defenses didn't survive the answer.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Waterfall
- Quick Attack
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Four gens as the Simple beaver in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Doubled boosts sounded powerful. 410 BST underneath made every setup fragile.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Quick Attack
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Bibarel Weakness
Bibarel is weak to Electric, Grass, and Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Bibarel Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bibarel
Jolteon can KO Bibarel with Thunderbolt (198-233%). Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (218-257%). Venusaur's Giga Drain also KOs at 134-158%.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x154-182%KO Thunderbolt 2x198-233%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch12-14% Close Combat 2x218-257%KO Stone Edge61-72% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x134-158%KO Sludge Bomb80-94% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Bidoof. Bibarel is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Bidoof), and Bibarel peaks at 410 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Bibarel
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Bibarel in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Bibarel in PLA
The path to Bibarel starts with Bidoof at Lv. 2-36 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BidoofAspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%Horseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.11-14GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.11-14GrassRate 15%Tidewater DamLv.11-14GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.11-14GrassRate 15%
Step 2Bibarel ✓Tidewater DamLv.15-18GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.19-22GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Droning MeadowLv.33-36GrassRate 15%or evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)
Easy grab on Bibarel with high spawn rates across 46 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Bibarel in BDSP
To get Bibarel, start by catching Bidoof through walking encounters at Lv. 2-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BidoofLake VerityLv.2-4GrassRate 60%NightRoute 201Lv.2-3GrassRate 60%NightLake VerityLv.2-4GrassRate 50%Morning/dayRoute 201Lv.2-3GrassRate 50%Morning/dayRoute 205 - NorthLv.10-12GrassRate 45%Route 211 - WestLv.12-14GrassRate 35%Morning/dayRoute 202Lv.2-4GrassRate 30%Route 204 - SouthLv.4-6GrassRate 25%Route 204 - NorthLv.6-8GrassRate 25%Route 211 - WestLv.12-13GrassRate 25%NightRoute 203Lv.4-6GrassRate 15%Valley WindworksLv.8FloorRate 10%Route 205 - SouthLv.9GrassRate 10%Route 208Lv.16GrassRate 20%Fountainspring CaveLv.16-20CaveGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveRiverbank CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveStill-Water CavernLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20CaveGreat Marsh - Area 5Lv.22FloorRate 5%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.22FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.24FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.24FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.26FloorRate 1%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.26FloorRate 1%
Step 2Bibarel ✓Route 209Lv.16-18GrassRate 45%DayRoute 209Lv.16-18GrassRate 35%Morning/nightRoute 212 - SouthLv.18-20GrassRate 35%Morning/dayRoute 212 - SouthLv.18-20GrassRate 25%NightGreat Marsh - Area 5Lv.21FloorRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.21FloorRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.23FloorRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.23FloorRate 20%Route 210 - NorthLv.24GrassRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 1Lv.25FloorRate 20%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.25FloorRate 20%Valor LakefrontLv.21-22GrassRate 15%Route 208Lv.17-18GrassRate 10%Fountainspring CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthGrassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthLake ValorLv.34-36GrassRate 45%Lake AcuityLv.34-35GrassRate 35%Morning/dayLake AcuityLv.34-35GrassRate 25%NightSendoff SpringLv.52-54GrassRate 45%or evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Bibarel in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Bidoof over from Diamond & Pearl, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Bibarel in USUM
Step 1Obtain BidoofLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Lake Verity. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Bibarel ✓
Bibarel isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Bidoof from Diamond & Pearl. The evolution path from Bidoof to Bibarel is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Bibarel in SM
- Step 1Obtain BidoofBREEDINGAvailableLeave Bibarel with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Bidoof egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Lake Verity. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Bibarel ✓
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Bibarel's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Bibarel fur repels water and is also a fantastic material for heat retention. These Pokémon create dams on rivers to live in.
Bibarel Guide
Bibarel can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Normal/Water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Unaware is what you want on Bibarel. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Simple, Moody) work on paper but Unaware is what makes Bibarel worth using.
Base 71 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Bibarel is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack.
Game Availability
Available in 11 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Bibarel spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves