Mid-stage Pokemon like Herdier rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Stoutland, which is where the real potential kicks in. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
Herdier's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
Herdier Weakness
GoodHerdier's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Herdier is the middle stage between Lillipup and Stoutland. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with no compatible partners via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Lillipup). The final form adds another 130 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Herdier to get Lillipup eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Endure, Fire Fang and 8 more.
Best Build
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STAB runs through Giga Impact and Last Resort for the basics, but Herdier's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 12 locations for Herdier in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Herdier in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Herdier starts with Lillipup at Lv. 4-67 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LillipupEFFORTLESSFloccesy RanchWhite 2GrassLv.4-7CommonEarlyFacilityAnyEFFORTLESSFloccesy RanchBlack 2GrassLv.4-7CommonEarlyFacilityAny
Step 2Herdier ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 1Black 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 1White 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 2White 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 2Black 2GrassLv.56-59CommonPostRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 1White 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 1Black 2GrassLv.64-67CommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYP2 LaboratoryBlack 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYP2 LaboratoryWhite 2GrassLv.56UncommonPostBuildingAnyEASYRoute 3White 2GrassLv.57UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 3Black 2GrassLv.57UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 3White 2GrassLv.65UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 3Black 2GrassLv.65UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassor evolve from Lillipup (Step 1)
Herdier isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Stoutland to unlock its full potential. At 370 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Blaziken (Fighting) when using Herdier. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Run Intimidate on Herdier. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Herdier also gets Sand Rush and Scrappy, but they don't compare.
Herdier fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Herdier appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Herdier has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
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