Nothing fancy in Bombirdier's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
Bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest. It enjoys dropping things that make loud noises.
Type-wise, Bombirdier takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
Hoopa's Focus Blast hits Bombirdier for 59-70%. Amoonguss's Sludge Bomb hits Bombirdier for 35-41%. Delphox deals 55-64% with Flamethrower.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagician ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bombirdier View Hoopa builds →Shadow Ball30-35% Focus Blast59-70% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Bombirdier View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb35-41% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bombirdier View Delphox builds →Flamethrower55-64% | ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bombirdier View Thwackey builds →U Turn26-31% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHarvest ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bombirdier View Trevenant builds →Poltergeist46-55% Horn Leech32-38% Sucker Punch20-23% Wood Hammer51-60% | ||
Bombirdier is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bombirdier with 73 breeding partners from the Flying egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Bombirdier runs Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in with a Jolly nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Knock Off. Max Attack and Speed EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Bombirdier best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Knock Off
- Brave Bird
- Stealth Rock
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Brave Bird
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Brave Bird
- Sucker Punch
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stone Edge
- Brave Bird
- Dual Wingbeat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
- Brave Bird
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Bombirdier's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Brave Bird and Hurricane, but Rock and Ground and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Bombirdier. Moderate rates across 14 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Bombirdier in Scarlet & Violet
14 walking encounters at Lv. 19-50 for Bombirdier across Violet and Scarlet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Bombirdier works as an attacker with 485 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 103 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Big Pecks is the go-to ability for Bombirdier. It protects against Defense drops. Its hidden ability Rocky Payload can work in specific setups. Keen Eye is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Bombirdier is leaning toward the physical side (base 103 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 82 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
The core moveset is Knock Off, Bravebird, Stealth Rock, and Roost. Knock Off leads at 23% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Bombirdier has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Bombirdier has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 4DP
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves