Nothing fancy in Fidough's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon is smooth and moist to the touch. Yeast in Fidough’s breath induces fermentation in the Pokémon’s vicinity.
The yeast in Fidough’s breath is useful for cooking, so this Pokémon has been protected by people since long ago.
Type-wise, Fidough takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Fidough's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Duraludon can KO Fidough with Flash Cannon (97-114%). Salazzle threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (106-124%).
 Duraludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLightmetal ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fidough View Duraludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fidough View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower53-62% Sludge Bomb 2x106-124%KO | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
| ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Fidough View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
Fidough is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Dachsbun. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Fidough easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Mineral egg groups.
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Fidough sticks around, and the Impish nature reinforces physical wall. Wish handles sustain while Owntempo does work passively.
Best Build
Fidough best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Play Rough
- Wish
- Protect
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Play Rough
- Wish
- Protect
- Yawn
Moves
Most of Fidough's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Play Rough and Alluring Voice, but Normal and Ghost and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Fidough learns Play Rough and Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 10 types extends the reach beyond that.
Easy grab on Fidough with high spawn rates across 14 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Fidough in Scarlet & Violet
Which version you're playing matters for Fidough. 14 walking spots at Lv. 5-12 spread across Violet and Scarlet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
No wild encounters for Fidough in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Fidough is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Fidough evolves into Dachsbun at level 26. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 312 BST.
Fidough evolves into Dachsbun at level 26. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For a casual playthrough, Fidough works as a placeholder. Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Dachsbun. That's where the stats start mattering.
Fidough only appears in 2 games. Currently catchable in Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A. First available in Legends: Z-A.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Fidough has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Fidough 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