Competitive Information for Bidoof [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Bidoof, an exquisite Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! Bidoof is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Bidoof's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Moody
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Aqua Tail
- Crunch / Thief
Bidoof is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Moody, raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
♦ 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 nice amount of damage.
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Bidoof has no item, it steals the target's).
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Item: Icium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Moody
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 80 Hp / 88 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Round / Snore
- Shadow Ball
Bidoof is an outstanding Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special 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. With Moody, raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
♦ 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 90-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).
♦ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Bidoof must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
♦ 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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Normalium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Moody
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Aqua Tail
- Crunch / Thief
Bidoof is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Moody, raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
♦ 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.
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Bidoof has no item, it steals the target's).
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Item: Icium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Moody
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 80 Hp / 88 Def / 252 SpA / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Round / Snore
- Shadow Ball
Bidoof is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special 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. With Moody, raises a random stat by 2 and lowers another stat by 1 at the end of each turn.
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Thunderbolt is a special 90-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).
♦ Snore is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Bidoof must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
♦ 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 Sun/Moon 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bidoof can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Bidoof
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Bidoof in Sun and Moon
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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