Herdier (Pokémon)

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Herdier ハーデリア Herderrie #507
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Loyal Dog Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Sand Rush Sand Rush Blue-Striped ----- Scrappy Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #013 #023 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 32.4 lbs. Imperial 14.7 kg Metric 32.4 lbs./14.7 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 130 Battle Exp.: 1301*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Herdier (Japanese: ハーデリア Herderrie) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Lillipup starting at level 16 and evolves into Stoutland starting at level 32.

Biology

Physiology

Herdier is a dog-like Pokémon. Its face sports an abundance of cream fur, forming a "mustache" and a three-pointed crest of fur on its head. Its ears are large and perked, and it has a shaggy dark blue pelt on its body and tail. Its limbs are orange-brown.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Its thick fur acts much like battle armor and will cushion most of the shock given from attacks.

Behavior

Faithful to its Trainer, it helps raise Pokémon and has helped since long ago.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Herdier in the anime

Major appearances

Herdier made its debut in Rematch at the Nacrene Gym! under the ownership of Lenora. It battled against Ash and his Tepig, but after an exciting battle it was defeated by Tepig's Flame Charge.

Herdier often appear under the ownership of the Officer Jenny of Unova, in place of Growlithe, which are not native to the region. The first Herdier to be seen with the policewoman appeared in A Venipede Stampede!

Minor appearances

A Herdier was seen being defeated by Alder's Bouffalant during a flashback in Ash and Trip's Third Battle!.

A Herdier appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A photo of two Herdier appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

Herdier has made cameo appearances in Cilan Takes Flight! and Climbing the Tower of Success!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW016 Herdier Ash's Pokédex Herdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon, and the evolved form of Lillipup. Herdier's hard black fur softens its opponent's attacks like armor.

In the TCG

Main article: Herdier (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives. White It loyally follows its Trainer's orders. For ages, they have helped Trainers raise Pokémon. Black 2 Pokemon very faithful to also take care of while helping other Pokemon trainers. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Uncommon Routes 1 and 10, Cold Storage, P2 Laboratory Black 2 White 2 Unknown Routes 1, 2 and 3, P2 Laboratory Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail, World Axle - B1F

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 370	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 055 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 088 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1212 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 2020 Work Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2424 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 2929 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 3333 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 3838 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4242 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4747 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Herdier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Herdier

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Lick	Ghost	Physical	20	100%	30
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Sand-Attack	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Herdier in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Herdier in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Herdier

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Herdier can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Herdier cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Herdier

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Herdier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Lillipup  Normal

Level 16 →

First Evolution Herdier  Normal

Level 32 →

Second Evolution Stoutland  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Herdier images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Herdier is based on a Yorkshire Terrier with some characteristics of Scottish Terriers and Australian Silky Terriers.

Name origin

Herdier and Herderrie may be a combination of herd (as in herding dogs) and terrier.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ハーデリア Herderrie From herd (as in herding dogs) and terrier. French Ponchien From poncho and chien. Spanish Herdier Same as English name German Terribark From Terrier and bark. Italian Herdier Same as English name Korean 하데리어 Haderieo Corruption of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 哈約克 / 哈约克 Hāyuēkè From 哈 hā and 約克夏犬 Yuēkèxià Quǎn. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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