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.
It busily makes its nest with stacks of branches and roots it has cut up with its sharp incisors.
It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.
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 |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x72-85% Mega Drain 2x49-58% Absorb 2x25-31% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x49-58% Vine Whip 2x42-49% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x42-49% Vine Whip 2x33-40% Rock Smash 2x19-24% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pansage builds →Vine Whip 2x37-45% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x79-94% Magical Leaf 2x65-76% Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-29% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x44-53% Vine Whip 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 2x55-65% Low Sweep 2x29-35% Vine Whip 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x79-94% Magical Leaf 2x65-76% Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-29% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x44-53% Vine Whip 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x79-94% Magical Leaf 2x65-76% Mega Drain 2x44-53% Absorb 2x25-29% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x44-53% Vine Whip 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x96-113%KO Shock Wave 2x64-76% Charge Beam 2x55-66% Thunder Shock 2x45-53% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x68-81% Vine Whip 2x51-61% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x45-53% Charge Beam 2x21-25% Rock Smash 2x23-27% Bullet Seed 2x24-28% | ||
 Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x133-156%KO Giga Drain 2x83-98% Magical Leaf 2x68-81% Mega Drain 2x47-55% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Rotom builds →Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO Shock Wave 2x65-77% Charge Beam 2x54-65% Thunder Shock 2x45-53% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x126-149%KO Razor Leaf 2x58-70% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 2x69-82% Vine Whip 2x53-62% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 2x46-55% Charge Beam 2x22-26% Rock Smash 2x22-27% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% | ||
Phantump GhostGrass | D | |
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 2x144-169%KO Focus Blast 2x64-75% Power-Up Punch 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x118-138%KO Thunderbolt 2x95-113%KO Shock Wave 2x64-76% Charge Beam 2x55-64% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Pumpkaboo builds →Seed Bomb 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x46-55% Charge Beam 2x21-25% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Bibarel with Leaf Storm (117-138%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (98-115%). Hitmontop's Close Combat also KOs at 145-171%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave17-20% Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x145-171%KO Feint12-15% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x109-128%KO Volt Switch 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Bibarel View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb73-86% Giga Drain 2x122-143%KO | ||
X & Y 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
Breeding
Breed with Bibarel to get Bidoof eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Defense Curl, Double-Edge and 9 more.
X & Y Bibarel Best Moveset
Bibarel doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Waterfall and double STAB keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Bibarel best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Waterfall
- Quick Attack
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Bibarel in X & Y
Bibarel starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Bibarel in X & Y
Bidoof is your first catch on the way to Bibarel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-27 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BidoofRoute 3XGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 3YGrass Lv.3-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22XGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 22YGrass Lv.6 RouteUncommonEarly
Step 2Bibarel ✓Route 22YGrass Lv.26-27 RouteCommonMidYellow FlowerRoute 22XGrass Lv.26-27 RouteCommonMidYellow Floweror evolve from Bidoof (Step 1)
Bibarel Guide
In X & Y, Bidoof evolves into Bibarel at level 15. Bibarel is the fully evolved form. It sits at 410 BST in its evolved form.
In X & Y, Bibarel can work for a story run. 410 BST is average, but Normal/Water typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In X & Y, Unaware changes the entire equation for Bibarel. The 410 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Curse with Leftovers 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves