Bidoof
Normal-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Bibarel for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Tackle. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Bidoof takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 306
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 412 CP
Bidoof moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Hyper Fang STAB | Normal | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Ice Beam Elite | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Ball Elite | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Super Power Elite | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunderbolt Elite | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Hyper Fang | Normal | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Super Power, Thunderbolt are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Bidoof is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Bidoof
How to get Bidoof
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Bidoof knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 15 | 623 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 15 | 675 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 476 | 525 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 289 | 319 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 382 | 422 |
Is Bidoof good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Bidoof has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (73 Defense / 153 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Bidoof deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 53 |
| Lv 4 | 75 |
| Lv 5 | 97 |
| Lv 6 | 119 |
| Lv 7 | 140 |
| Lv 8 | 162 |
| Lv 9 | 184 |
| Lv 10 | 206 |
| Lv 11 | 226 |
| Lv 12 | 247 |
| Lv 13 | 268 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 288 |
| Lv 15 | 309 |
| Lv 16 | 329 |
| Lv 17 | 350 |
| Lv 18 | 371 |
| Lv 19 | 391 |
| Lv 20 | 412 |
| Lv 21 | 432 |
| Lv 22 | 453 |
| Lv 23 | 474 |
| Lv 24 | 494 |
| Lv 25 | 515 |
| Lv 26 | 535 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 556 |
| Lv 28 | 577 |
| Lv 29 | 597 |
| Lv 30 | 618 |
| Lv 31 | 628 |
| Lv 32 | 639 |
| Lv 33 | 649 |
| Lv 34 | 659 |
| Lv 35 | 669 |
| Lv 36 | 680 |
| Lv 37 | 690 |
| Lv 38 | 700 |
| Lv 39 | 711 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 721 |
| Lv 41 | 730 |
| Lv 42 | 739 |
| Lv 43 | 749 |
| Lv 44 | 758 |
| Lv 45 | 767 |
| Lv 46 | 777 |
| Lv 47 | 786 |
| Lv 48 | 796 |
| Lv 49 | 805 |
| Lv 50 | 815 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0399
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 20.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0399_POKEMON_BIDOOF
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Bidoof in Pokemon GO?
Bidoof's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Bidoof's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Bidoof takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Bidoof's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Bidoof reaches 815 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 721 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Bidoof?
A perfect 15/15/15 Bidoof shows 412 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 515 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Bidoof better than regular Bidoof?
Shadow Bidoof deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Bidoof in Pokemon GO?
Bidoof spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Bidoof be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Bidoof depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.