Herdier Best Moveset
Middling Normal-type with AbilityIntimidate dropping opponents' Attack on entry and 80 Attack at 60 Speed for some physical presence. The moveset can't justify a team slot against stronger options. Normal TermStab has no super-effective targets. One evolution from Stoutland for real competitive power.
Herdier saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Herdier's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Herdier best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Giga Impact
- Last Resort
- Hyper Voice
- Take Down
Herdier saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Herdier maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Serious nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Giga Impact
- Last Resort
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Herdier saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Herdier maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Return
- Crunch
- Facade
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Herdier saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Herdier maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Giga Impact
- Last Resort
- Uproar
- Hyper Voice
Herdier Weakness
Herdier's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Herdier Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Herdier
Urshifu can KO Herdier with Close Combat (308-363%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x308-363%KO Close Combat 2x308-363%KO | ||
Evolution
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 a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Lillipup). The final form adds another 130 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Herdier to get Lillipup eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Herdier
You're catching Lillipup first, not Herdier. Lillipup appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Herdier in SwSh
The path to Herdier starts with Lillipup at Lv. 10-21 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch LillipupTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 56%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 56%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 56%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 56%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 36%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 36%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 36%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 36%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 36%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 36%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 60%SnowstormTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 60%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 60%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 60%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 45%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 45%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 45%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 45%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 45%Thunderstorm
Step 2Herdier ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Stoutland with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Herdier egg.
Step 3Evolve into Stoutland
No wild encounters for Herdier. The 3-stage chain runs through Lillipup, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Herdier in USUM
Lillipup is your first catch on the way to Herdier. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-17 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch LillipupRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 30%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 30%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 30%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 20%DayPaniola RanchLv.12-15FloorRate 20%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%Day
Step 2Herdier ✓
Step 3Evolve into Stoutland
Herdier doesn't appear wild. Catch Lillipup instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Herdier. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Herdier in SM
The path to Herdier starts with Lillipup at Lv. 11-17 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch LillipupPaniola RanchLv.12-15FloorRate 40%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 30%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 30%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 30%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 30%Brooklet Hill - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 20%
- Step 2Herdier ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Stoutland with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Herdier egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Stoutland
No wild encounters for Herdier. The 3-stage chain runs through Lillipup, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Herdier in ORAS
To get Herdier, start by catching Lillipup through walking encounters at Lv. 2-3. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Base Stats
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.
The black fur that covers this Pokémon’s body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.
Herdier Guide
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 does the job early-game if you need a Normal type on your team. Evolve it into Stoutland before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Herdier has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves