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Bidoof

Normal

With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.

Category
Plump Mouse Pokémon
Height
0.5 m
Weight
20 kg
Generation
IV
Abilities
Simple

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

Moody Hidden ability

Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

BidoofPlump Mouse Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
59
AttackStrength of physical moves.
45
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
40
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
35
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
40
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
31
Base stat total 250

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fighting
×2

Resists

None by typing.

Immune to

Ghost
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

Swords DanceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 31
CutPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 17
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 17
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 17
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 17
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 5
Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 33
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 33
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 33
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 33
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 33
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 40
BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 10
GrowlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 5
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 5
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
DigPhysical · GroundPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Quick AttackPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 9
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 9
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 5
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Skull BashPhysical · NormalPower 130Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 29
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 29
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 29
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 29
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 29
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 29
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 41
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
Fury SwipesPhysical · NormalPower 18Accuracy 80%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 16
Hyper FangPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 21
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 21
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 21
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 21
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 21
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Super FangPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 37
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 37
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 33
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 45
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 45
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 45
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 49
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 13
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Egg
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Iron TailPhysical · SteelPower 100Accuracy 75%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 23
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
SuperpowerPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 41
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 41
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 41
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 41
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 41
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
YawnStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 25
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 25
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 21
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Mud SportStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Electric-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Odor SleuthStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it’s a Ghost.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
CovetPhysical · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Water SportStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Halves all Fire-type damage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
PluckPhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Last ResortPhysical · NormalPower 140Accuracy 100%Details +

Can only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Aqua TailPhysical · WaterPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Egg
  • Platinum · Egg
  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Rock ClimbPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Egg
  • Black 2 White 2 · Egg
  • X Y · Egg
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
  • Sun Moon · Egg
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Diamond Pearl · Machine
  • Platinum · Machine
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
RetaliatePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Work UpStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Black White · Machine
  • Black 2 White 2 · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.

Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.

Platinum

A comparison revealed that BIDOOF’s front teeth grow at the same rate as RATTATA’s.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.

Legends Arceus

Bidoof has an unsophisticated face and is rarely flustered by anything. There have been incidents involving Bidoof sauntering into villages and gnawing on the houses without a single care.

POKÉMON TCG

Bidoof trading cards

22 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12