Stats & Training
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 longer its black fur grows, the harder and more impervious it gets. Claws and fangs can’t easily penetrate it.
It has been living with people for so long that portrayals of it can be found on the walls of caves from long, long ago.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x107-126%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x140-165%KO Flying Press 2x107-126%KO Brick Break 2x81-96% Karate Chop 2x54-64% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x111-131%KO Submission 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% Circle Throw 2x67-79% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x140-165%KO Brick Break 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x160-189%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Vital Throw 2x94-111%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x94-111%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Hawlucha can KO Herdier with High Jump Kick (194-228%).
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Herdier View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics41-49% High Jump Kick 2x194-228%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Charm, Endure and 10 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Herdier Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Last Resort for the basics, but Herdier's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Herdier in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Herdier. The 2-stage line runs through Lillipup, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 16 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Herdier in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route30%EarlyRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route30%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route30%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route30%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route30%EarlyRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route30%EarlyRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyDayPaniola RanchUltra MoonGrass Lv.12-15 Facility20%EarlyPaniola RanchUltra SunGrass Lv.12-15 Facility20%EarlyRoute 5Ultra SunGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 5Ultra MoonGrass Lv.13-16 Route20%EarlyRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route20%EarlyDay
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Herdier Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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 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 5BWDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves