Competitive Information for Bidoof [Black/White]
Normal
Abilities:
Raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
When one of this Pokemon's stat stages is raised or lowered, the amount is doubled.
This Pokemon ignores other Pokemon's stat stages when taking or doing damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bidoof? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Bidoof, the renowned Pokémon of Normal types! Bidoof is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover Bidoof's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Simple
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Aqua Tail
- Pluck
Taking on single battles? Bidoof is popular Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Bidoof's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bidoof recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Simple, when one of Bidoof's stat stages is raised or lowered the amount is doubled.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Bidoof's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Pluck is a physical 60-base power Flying-type move (Bidoof steals and eats the target's berry).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Simple
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 80 Hp / 88 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Round / Echoed Voice
- Shadow Ball
For those intense single battles, Bidoof is a wonderful Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Bidoof's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bidoof's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Simple, when one of Bidoof's stat stages is raised or lowered the amount is doubled.
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Bidoof's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Echoed Voice is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (power increases when used on consecutive turns).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bidoof? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Simple
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Aqua Tail
- Pluck
Ready for double battles? Bidoof is a sensational Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Bidoof's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Bidoof recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Simple, when one of Bidoof's stat stages is raised or lowered the amount is doubled.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Bidoof's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Pluck is a physical 60-base power Flying-type move (Bidoof steals and eats the target's berry).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Simple
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 80 Hp / 88 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Round / Echoed Voice
- Shadow Ball
Bidoof stands out as a prestigious Special Sweeper in double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Bidoof's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Bidoof's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Simple, when one of Bidoof's stat stages is raised or lowered the amount is doubled.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Bidoof's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Echoed Voice is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (power increases when used on consecutive turns).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bidoof can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Bidoof.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bidoof can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Bidoof
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Bidoof's stats
- Amnesia
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Skull Bash
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Bidoof
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bidoof in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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