Unknown Area; all Rattata
40%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 20
- Conditions
- Sinnoh radio
PokemonLore Pokédex
#399
POKÉDEX No. #399
Bidoof
Plump Mouse Pokémon
With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Weak to
Fighting
Height0.5 m
Weight20.0 kg
AbilitiesSimple
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP59228–322
- Attack4585–207
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed3160–177
Total250
/ 720
BST250
5 percentile (1025)-182 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #399 |
| Conquest Gallery | #29 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #13 |
| Hisui | #10 |
| Kalos Central | #38 |
| Original Sinnoh | #13 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
50
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 15
#400
Bibarel
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Bidoof's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 250, Bidoof plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is HP at 59, while Speed (31) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Normal combination gives Bidoof 0 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 0 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Bidoof is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
20.0 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 1Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Bidoof?
Bidoof is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Bidoof's weaknesses?
Bidoof takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Bidoof evolve?
Bidoof evolves into Bibarel at level 15. Full evolution line: Bidoof → Bibarel.
What are Bidoof's base stats?
Bidoof has a base stat total of 250: HP 59, Attack 45, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 40, Speed 31. Its highest stat is HP (59).
