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 busily makes its nest with stacks of branches and roots it has cut up with its sharp incisors.
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 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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Step 1Catch BidoofEASYRoute 31SoulSilverGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 31HeartGoldGrassLv.3UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 30SoulSilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 30HeartGoldGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 22SoulSilverGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 22HeartGoldGrassLv.5UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 32SoulSilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 32HeartGoldGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 25SoulSilverGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 25HeartGoldGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 4SoulSilverGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 4HeartGoldGrassLv.8UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 24SoulSilverGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 24HeartGoldGrassLv.9UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 34SoulSilverGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 34HeartGoldGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 9HeartGoldGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 9SoulSilverGrassLv.13UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 42SoulSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 42HeartGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 6HeartGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 6SoulSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 10HeartGoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 10SoulSilverGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 43SoulSilverGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 43HeartGoldGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideSoulSilverGrassLv.18UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRuins of Alph - OutsideHeartGoldGrassLv.18UncommonMidRuinsRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 44HeartGoldGrassLv.22UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 44SoulSilverGrassLv.22UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 45HeartGoldGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 45SoulSilverGrassLv.24UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 13HeartGoldGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 13SoulSilverGrassLv.25UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 27SoulSilverGrassLv.30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 27HeartGoldGrassLv.30UncommonMidRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 47HeartGoldGrassLv.31-32UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 47SoulSilverGrassLv.31-32UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 26SoulSilverGrassLv.32UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 26HeartGoldGrassLv.32UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 21SoulSilverGrassLv.35UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 21HeartGoldGrassLv.35UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 28SoulSilverGrassLv.40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYRoute 28HeartGoldGrassLv.40UncommonLateRouteRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseSoulSilverGrassLv.42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Sinnoh SoundEASYMt. Silver - BaseHeartGoldGrassLv.42UncommonLateCaveRadio: Sinnoh Sound
Step 2Bibarel ✓
Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
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.
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