Physical
Support
CTier
71Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP79
C
Attack85
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def60
C
Speed71
C
Total410
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate127 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
3'03"Small
Weight31.5 kg
69.4 lbsLight
Base XP144
Average
Abilities
SimplePopular
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
UnawarePopular
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
MoodyHANot in game
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
EV Yield
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

It busily makes its nest with stacks of branches and roots it has cut up with its sharp incisors.

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.

Bibarel Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass, Fighting
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
3Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+1
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricGrassFighting
½xResist
FireWaterIceSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Ghost
STAB (3)
FireGroundRock
How to Beat Bibarel in HeartGold & SoulSilver (Best Counters)

In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Bibarel with Close Combat (170-200%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (119-140%).

Infernape
Infernape
FireFighting
A
Recommended Build
AbilityBlaze
ItemExpert Belt
NatureJolly
Moves
  • Close Combat
  • U Turn
  • Grass Knot
  • Fire Blast
Damage vs Bibarel
Close Combat 2x
170-200%KO
U Turn
33-39%
Fire Blast
28-33%
View Infernape builds →

HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

2 Forms
Bidoof
#399Bidoof
15
Level 15
Bibarel
#400Bibarel
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Bidoof
Normal
Bibarel
NormalWater
HP
59
79+20
ATK
45
85+40
DEF
40
60+20
SP.ATK
35
55+20
SP.DEF
40
60+20
SPE
31
71+40
BST
250D-Tier
410C-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups
GroundWater1
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokinggolduckampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbro
12 of 131·

HeartGold & SoulSilver Bibarel Best Moveset

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

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Simple
Item
Chesto BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Bibarel
Jolly+SPE

Bibarel best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • WaterfallSTAB
  • CurseSetup
  • Quick AttackSTAB
  • RestRecovery

Recommended Teammates

Staraptor
StaraptorDecent

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 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

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
—3510035Normal
Lv 5
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 9
Defense Curl
———40Normal
Lv 13
Rollout
—309020Rock
Lv 15
Water Gun
—4010025Water
Lv 18
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Lv 23
Hyper Fang
—809015Normal
Lv 28
Yawn
D——10Normal
Lv 33
Amnesia
———20Psychic
Lv 38
Take Down
—908520Normal
Lv 43
Super Fang
D—9010Normal
Lv 48
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Lv 53
Curse
A——10Ghost

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM78
Captivate
——10020Normal
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
———10Normal
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
——10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
TM88
Pluck
—6010020Flying
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
B——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
—908520Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D60—20Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM76
Stealth Rock
B——20Rock
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
C—10020Dark
TM46
Thief
—6010025Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C—10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
S8010015Water
HM05
Whirlpool
D358515Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Egg
Defense Curl
———40Normal
Egg
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Egg
Fury Swipes
—188015Normal
Egg
Odor Sleuth
———40Normal
Egg
Quick Attack+1
A4010030Normal
Egg
Rollout
—309020Rock
Egg
Water Sport
———15Water

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Dive
C8010010Water
Tutor
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
Tutor
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Last Resort
B1301005Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
—309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Super Fang
D—9010Normal
Tutor
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal

How to Get Bibarel in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Bibarel doesn't appear wild. Catch Bidoof instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 15 to get Bibarel. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.

How to Obtain Bibarel in HeartGold & SoulSilver

Bidoof is your first catch on the way to Bibarel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-42 across 48 total spots in the chain.

  1. Bidoof
    Step 1Catch Bidoof
    Route 31
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.3 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 31
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.3 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 30
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.4 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 30
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.4 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 32
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.6 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 32
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.6 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 25
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 25
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 24
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.9 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 24
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.9 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 34
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.12 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 34
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.12 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 35
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 35
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 42
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 42
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Route
    20%Early
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 22
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.5 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 22
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.5 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 4
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.8 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 4
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.8 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 9
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.13 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 9
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.13 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 6
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 6
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Route
    UncommonEarly
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 43
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.17 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 43
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.17 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.18 Ruins
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.18 Ruins
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 44
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.22 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 44
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.22 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 45
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.24 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 45
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.24 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 27
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.30 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 27
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.30 Route
    20%Mid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 10
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Route
    UncommonMid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 10
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Route
    UncommonMid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 13
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 Route
    UncommonMid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 13
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 Route
    UncommonMid
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 26
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.32 Route
    20%Late
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 26
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.32 Route
    20%Late
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 28
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.40 Route
    20%Late
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 28
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.40 Route
    20%Late
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 47
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.31-32 Route
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 47
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.31-32 Route
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 21
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.35 Route
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Route 21
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.35 Route
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Mt. Silver - Base
    SoulSilverGrass Lv.42 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
    Mt. Silver - Base
    HeartGoldGrass Lv.42 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Radio: Sinnoh Sound
  2. Bibarel
    Step 2Bibarel ✓

Bibarel Guide

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Bibarel's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Bidoof evolves into Bibarel at level 15. Bibarel is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Bibarel can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Normal/Water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Waterfall with Chestoberry is the standard set.

  • 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.

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

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