Competitive Information for Bidoof [Diamond/Pearl]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's stat stages are considered doubled during stat calculations.
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 Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Bidoof, the exquisite Normal-typed Pokémon! Bidoof is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Bidoof's movesets below and strategize for victory!
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
Bidoof is a notable Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. With Simple, Bidoof's stat stages are considered doubled during stat calculations.
♦ 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 large 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
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Snore
Bidoof is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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, Bidoof's stat stages are considered doubled during stat calculations.
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (Bidoof must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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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 Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl 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
Bidoof is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. With Simple, Bidoof's stat stages are considered doubled during stat calculations.
♦ 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 substantial 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
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Snore
Bidoof is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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, Bidoof's stat stages are considered doubled during stat calculations.
♦ 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).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Normal-type move (Bidoof must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bidoof can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl 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 Diamond/Pearl. 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 DP 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
Most notable and possible best moves for Bidoof
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bidoof in Diamond and Pearl
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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