bidoof #399
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bidoof
Generation IV · #0399 — Plump Mouse Pokémon
Bidoof, known as the Plump Mouse Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation IV and holds the National Pokédex number #399. Despite its unassuming appearance and relatively modest base stats totaling only 250, Bidoof has become an iconic fixture of the Sinnoh region and beyond. This small rodent stands just half a meter tall and weighs 20 kilograms, making it one of the more diminutive Pokémon species. With a capture rate of 255—the highest possible—Bidoof is exceptionally easy to catch, often serving as an early-game staple for trainers beginning their journey. Its base friendship value of 70 makes it naturally disposed toward bonding with its trainer, endearing it to countless players across generations.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
20.0kg
Category
Plump Mouse Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
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.
Bidoof Biology & Physical Characteristics
Bidoof is a brown, rodent-like Pokémon characterized by its stocky build and distinctive physical features that reflect its gnawing lifestyle. Its body is covered primarily in brown fur, with cream-colored markings adorning its underside and framing its face in a mask-like pattern. The species possesses four short, sturdy legs ending in black paws with three toes each, connected by webbing that aids in aquatic movement. Most notably, Bidoof features large, protruding incisors in its upper jaw that grow continuously throughout its lifetime at a rate identical to that of Rattata, requiring constant gnawing on hard materials like wood and stone to maintain proper length. The creature's tail consists of dark brown rounded tufts, with males displaying five tufts while females possess three, a sexual dimorphism that extends to the fur tufts lining its chin and forming its ears. Its small red nose and black eyes give Bidoof an endearingly innocent expression, though this belies the creature's surprising agility and resilience.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Bidoof Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Bidoof exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with exactly 50 percent male and 50 percent female individuals in wild populations and breeding scenarios. Sexual dimorphism is visually apparent in the tail structure, where male Bidoof display five rounded tufts while female Bidoof possess only three, providing trainers an easy method of determining their specimen's gender at a glance. The species belongs to two egg groups—Water 1 and Field—providing reasonable breeding compatibility with numerous other Pokémon species across multiple generations. Bidoof eggs require fifteen cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps of travel, a moderate hatching time that aligns with many other early-generation Pokémon. The species maintains a base friendship value of 70 in Generations IV through VII, making Bidoof notably predisposed toward quick bonding with its trainer compared to species with lower base friendship values, thereby facilitating easier breeding and companionship development.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm04
gold silver
tm03
red green japan
tm04
crystal
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
+624 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
bidoof's Evolution Chain
Bidoof Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Bidoof undergoes a single evolution into Bibarel upon reaching level 15, marking a significant transformation in both typing and capability. When Bidoof evolves, it acquires the Water-type alongside its original Normal-type, gaining substantially improved base stats that total 410 compared to Bidoof's 250. The evolution represents a natural progression as Bidoof matures into a larger, more beaver-like creature better adapted to its aquatic lifestyle. This evolution grants access to a broader movepool and improved stat distribution, particularly in Special Attack and Speed, allowing evolved Bidarel to function more effectively in competitive and story-based encounters. The transformation is reflected in Bidoof's rapid growth rate, classified as Medium Fast, which ensures trainers can evolve their Bidoof relatively quickly while still maintaining meaningful progression during the early game.
Where to Find
sinnoh route 203
sinnoh
+13 more
sinnoh route 204
sinnoh
+19 more
sinnoh route 201
sinnoh
+22 more
lake verity
sinnoh
+44 more
sinnoh route 202
sinnoh
+24 more
valley windworks
sinnoh
great marsh
sinnoh
+19 more
sinnoh route 205
sinnoh
+21 more
sinnoh route 208
sinnoh
sinnoh route 211
sinnoh
+16 more
eterna forest
sinnoh
kanto route 25
kanto
+1 more
mt silver
johto
+1 more
unknown all rattata
johto
+5 more
kanto route 26
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 27
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 28
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 4
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 6
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 9
kanto
+1 more
+18 more locations in other games
Bidoof Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Bidoof exhibits remarkable behavioral composure despite its naive appearance, possessing nerves of steel that allow it to remain unperturbed in most situations. The species displays considerably more agility and activity than its squat frame would suggest, capable of surprising bursts of movement and quick reactions. These Pokémon are inherently social creatures that live in groups alongside bodies of water, where they construct elaborate dam-like nests using the materials they gnaw through during feeding. Multiple Pokédex entries describe how Bidoof continuously gnaws on logs and rocks surrounding its habitat to maintain its ever-growing front teeth, a behavior that has unfortunately led to documented incidents of Bidoof wandering into human settlements and gnawing on wooden structures and boulders indiscriminately. The species shows a particular affinity for aquatic environments, and its webbed feet suggest an adaptation toward semi-aquatic lifestyles, though it remains primarily terrestrial. Living in groups by the water provides both protection and access to diverse food sources.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IV
With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
A comparison revealed that BIDOOF’s front teeth grow at the same rate as RATTATA’s.
It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.
Generation V
A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.
A comparison revealed that Bidoof’s front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata’s.
Generation VI
With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Generation VIII
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.
Bidoof Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Bidoof derives from the Japanese name "Bippa" (ビッパ), which likely combines onomatopoeia suggesting a beaver's behavior with the word "hippopotamus," reflecting the creature's plump, rounded body shape. The English name "Bidoof" carries similar phonetic qualities suggesting both "bid" and "roof"—the latter potentially referencing the creature's dam-building habitat and tendency to gnaw on wooden structures. Its genus designation as the Plump Mouse Pokémon emphasizes the rounded, rotund body structure that defines its silhouette, distinguishing it from other rodent-type Pokémon through its stockier proportions. The design itself draws inspiration from beavers and other dam-building rodents, with particular emphasis on the oversized incisors characteristic of rodent dentition. This inspiration extends to its biological niche within the game world, where Bidoof fulfills the ecological role of an industrious, wood-gnawing creature that shapes its environment through persistent behavioral patterns.
Learnable Moves
Bidoof can learn 71 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper fang | normal | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| mud sport | ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| odor sleuth | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Bidoof Competitive Battle Guide
Despite its diminutive 250 base stat total and generally mediocre individual stats, Bidoof possesses interesting utility options through its ability pool. The species can access Simple as an ability, which doubles all stat modifications applied to it—both positive and negative—though capped at the standard ±6 stage limit. Conversely, Unaware functions as a competitive alternative, allowing Bidoof to completely ignore opponent stat modifications when calculating damage and accuracy, providing niche defensive utility against setup-heavy strategies. The hidden ability Moody introduces volatility by randomly raising one stat two stages while simultaneously lowering another one stage after each turn, creating an unpredictable playstyle more suited to casual formats. Bidoof's movepool remains limited, with low offensive stats (45 Attack, 35 Special Attack) severely restricting damage output even when boosted. Its 31 base Speed further handicaps offensive viability, making Bidoof virtually non-functional in competitive play where stronger alternatives abound. However, the species occasionally appears in novelty Unaware-based strategies or as a quirky pick in lower-tier formats where its defensive potential might see marginal application.
Commonly Asked Questions About Bidoof
What type is Bidoof?
Bidoof is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Bidoof evolve into?
Bidoof evolves into bibarel.
What are Bidoof's weaknesses?
Bidoof is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Bidoof?
Bidoof can be found in sinnoh route 203 (sinnoh), sinnoh route 204 (sinnoh) and sinnoh route 201 (sinnoh) and 35 other locations.
Bidoof Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Bidoof has achieved remarkable cultural resonance within the Pokémon community despite its competitive inadequacy, earning affectionate status as a memetic and iconic Pokémon. The creature's appearance in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky as a major character elevated its profile significantly, introducing it to players beyond the mainline games. Its prominent placement in early Sinnoh routes made Bidoof a nostalgic favorite for trainers experiencing Generation IV, while its inoffensive nature and endearing design contributed to widespread internet fan culture celebrating it. The phrase "Bidoof's Big Stand" became an affectionate reference within fandom communities, and the creature frequently appears in comedic fan art emphasizing its unexpected resilience and determination despite minimal stat allocation. Bidoof represents the archetypal early-game rodent Pokémon, yet transcends this category through sheer likeability and the nostalgic connection players developed with the species during their Sinnoh journey, making it a lasting cultural touchstone.
Where to Find Bidoof in Every Pokémon Game
Bidoof enjoys remarkable availability across the Pokémon franchise, appearing in nearly all mainline titles since Generation IV. In its native Sinnoh region (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum), Bidoof appears early and frequently, allowing trainers immediate access. The species remained available in HeartGold and SoulSilver as a Pokédex entry, while reappearing prominently in X and Y's Central Kalos region, Black and White, and subsequent generations. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl maintain strong Bidoof availability reflecting the species' importance to Sinnoh's ecosystem, while Pokémon Legends: Arceus features Bidoof with unique Alpha specimens and expanded behavioral animations. The species appears across spin-off titles including Pokémon GO, where its capture rate of 255 translates to ease of acquisition. With a base experience yield of 58 (reduced to 50 in later generations), Bidoof provides moderate experience returns for early-game grinding. Its presence in the Pokédex database across official sources and fan wikis ensures comprehensive movepool and evolution information remains readily accessible to trainers seeking to understand this foundational Pokémon species.