Unaware ignores the opponent's stat boosts, letting Bibarel hit way above its stat class. Normal/Water typing helps — Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Introduced in Gen 4. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
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.
It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.
While its movements out of water are sluggish, it can swim as fast as any FEEBAS.
Bibarel Weakness
GoodBibarel is weak to Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Bibarel to get Bidoof eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Defense Curl, Double-Edge and 5 more.
Bibarel runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Chestoberry brings extra utility. Simple supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Bibarel Moveset
- Waterfall
- Curse
- Quick Attack
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Bibarel cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Bibarel's scattered across 34 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Bibarel in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Bibarel starts with Bidoof at Lv. 2-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BidoofEFFORTLESSLake VerityDiamondGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityPearlGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSRoute 201DiamondGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 201PearlGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 202DiamondGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 202PearlGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthDiamondGrassLv.4-6CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthPearlGrassLv.4-6CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthDiamondGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthPearlGrassLv.6-8CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthPearlGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthDiamondGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - WestPearlGrassLv.12-14CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 211 - WestDiamondGrassLv.12-14CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 203DiamondGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 203PearlGrassLv.4-6UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthPearlGrassLv.8-9UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 205 - SouthDiamondGrassLv.8-9UncommonEarlyRouteEASYValley WindworksPearlGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyPower-plantEASYValley WindworksDiamondGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyPower-plantEASYRoute 208PearlGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 208DiamondGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5PearlGrassLv.22RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 5DiamondGrassLv.22RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlGrassLv.22RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondGrassLv.22RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlGrassLv.24RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondGrassLv.24RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlGrassLv.24RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondGrassLv.24RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondGrassLv.26RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlGrassLv.26RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondGrassLv.26RareMidFacilityCHALLENGINGGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlGrassLv.26RareMidFacility
Step 2Bibarel ✓CHALLENGINGLake VerityDiamondGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: LeafGreenCHALLENGINGLake VerityDiamondGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: FireRedCHALLENGINGLake VerityDiamondGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: EmeraldCHALLENGINGLake VerityPearlGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: LeafGreenCHALLENGINGLake VerityPearlGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: FireRedCHALLENGINGLake VerityPearlGrassLv.4RareEarlyWaterDual-slot: EmeraldEFFORTLESSRoute 209PearlGrassLv.16-18CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209DiamondGrassLv.16-18CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthPearlGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthDiamondGrassLv.18-20CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 208DiamondGrassLv.17-18UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 208PearlGrassLv.17-18UncommonMidRouteEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5PearlGrassLv.21UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 5DiamondGrassLv.21UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlGrassLv.21UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondGrassLv.21UncommonMidFacilityEASYValor LakefrontPearlGrassLv.21-22UncommonMidWaterEASYValor LakefrontDiamondGrassLv.21-22UncommonMidWaterEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlGrassLv.23UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondGrassLv.23UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlGrassLv.23UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondGrassLv.23UncommonMidFacilityEASYRoute 210 - NorthPearlGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthDiamondGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlGrassLv.25UncommonMidFacilityEFFORTLESSLake AcuityDiamondGrassLv.34-35CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityPearlGrassLv.34-35CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorDiamondGrassLv.34-36CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorPearlGrassLv.34-36CommonLateWaterEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringPearlGrassLv.52-54CommonPostEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringDiamondGrassLv.52-54CommonPostor evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)
Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support.
Bidoof evolves into Bibarel at level 15. Bibarel is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
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. Best used as a support.
Bibarel appears in 11 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 11 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Bibarel spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- 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 IVDPDebut
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 IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A