Fidough Best Moveset
Fairy at 55 Attack and 70 Defense with AbilityOwn Tempo preventing confusion. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Dachsbun. Evolve for AbilityWell Baked Body that absorbs Fire moves for healing.
Fidough saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Fidough's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Owntempo with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Fidough best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Play Rough
- Wish
- Protect
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Fidough Weakness
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 |
What is Fidough Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Fidough
Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Fidough for 53-62%.
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Fidough View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower53-62% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Fidough
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.
Where To Catch Fidough in SV
The path to Fidough starts with Fidough at Lv. 5-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Fidough ✓East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%The Pokémon League - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.5-12OverworldRate 36%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DachsbunEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%The Pokémon League - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.26-44OverworldRate 15%or evolve from Fidough (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Fidough in Legends: Z-A. Bring Fidough over from Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Fidough in LZA
- Step 1Fidough ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three), then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Evolve into Dachsbun
Base Stats
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.
Fidough Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves