Type matchups
Damage Bidoof takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Bidoof has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 59
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 31
- Total
- 250
Bidoof has a base stat total of 250, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (59). With Attack (45) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 31 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 59 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Bidoof can have the abilities Simple, Unaware and Moody.
How to beat Bidoof
Bidoof takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Bidoof's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Bidoof's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Bidoof is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Bidoof → Bibarel) and evolves into Bibarel.
Best counters to Bidoof
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Bidoof weak to?
As a Normal type, Bidoof takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Bidoof resistant to?
Bidoof has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Bidoof?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Bidoof with super-effective attacks.