Bidoof (Pokémon)

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Staraptor #398: Staraptor
Pokémon
#400: Bibarel Bibarel
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Bidoof (disambiguation).
Bidoof
ビッパ Bippa
#399
399Bidoof.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Normal '
Category
Plump Mouse Pokémon
Abilities
Simple or Unaware Moody
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#013
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-004
Oblivia
R-137
Height
1'08"
Imperial
0.5 m
Metric
Weight
44.1 lbs.
Imperial
20.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F399.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Field groups
16 cycles
(4080 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 58 Battle Exp.: 581*

Bidoof (Japanese: ビッパ Bippa) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Bibarel starting at level 15.

Biology

Physiology

Bidoof are small brown rodent-like creatures with large front teeth which they use for gnawing on wood. They have round tufts of fur on their tails and a ring of them on their faces. Bidoof has a red nose, a black snout and a paler-colored underside. They also have black, slightly webbed paws. In the anime, it is shown that they can run on two legs like humans.

Gender differences

The tail of a male Bidoof consists of five tufts of fur, while the tail of a female only has three.

Special abilities

Behavior

Bidoof need to constantly gnaw on hard substances to keep their teeth ground down, since they grow constantly. Without something to gnaw on, they become violent because of the pain and inconvenience the unwieldy growing teeth cause.

Habitat

Bidoof build their nests along the side of bodies of water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Bidoof feed mainly on seeds, roots, and plants. Occasionally they eat tree bark. They also eat berries.

In the anime

Bidoof in the anime

Major appearances

Many Bidoof appeared in Faced with Steelix Determination where a Steelix terrorized their village after Team Rocket accidentally stuck three shovels into its head. The shovels were removed through the combined efforts of multiple Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his Pikachu.

Minor appearances

Bidoof made its anime debut in brief cameos in Following A Maiden's Voyage!, appearing in the wild.

A Bidoof also appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

A Bidoof Appeared in the anime Special Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness as a member of Wigglytuff's guild.

Three Bidoof were also seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!. It made another appearance in Saving the World From Ruins!.

Bidoof, with its evolution, made a brief appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Bidoof appeared in Camping It Up!.

A photo of a Bidoof appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP023 Bidoof Ash's Pokédex Bidoof, the Plump Mouse Pokémon. It gnaws on trees and rocks with its strong front teeth and lives in nests near the water.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Platinum was attacked by a group of Bidoof in her own house.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Yū Shirogane caught a Bidoof when he was training his Pokémon to defeat Shin.

In the TCG

Main article: Bidoof (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Bidoof stars in his own special episode, being the playable character. When Bidoof left home and first joined Wigglytuff's Guild, he often messed jobs up and wasn't really liked by anyone. One day, whilst visiting the Kecleon Shop, he was approached by a Snover who gave him an old map before hurrying off. A Gligar and Bagon then appeared to be chasing Snover. The map showed a legendary dungeon known as the Star Cave where Jirachi sleeps, and after learning about it from Chatot, Bidoof decided to go there and wish to make himself a stronger explorer. Snover finds Bidoof at the Guild, and together they go to the Star Cave. However, upon reaching the end, Gligar and Bagon appeared, and Snover turned against Bidoof. It turns out that it was a trap, and Snover, Bagon and Gligar are a gang of thieves called Team Rogue. They saw Bidoof's money when he visited the Kecleon shop, so they lured Bidoof to the Wish Cave, hoping to steal his money. Bidoof fights the three, but fails. Before Team Rogue can steal Bidoof's money, the entire Guild shows up to help him. Bidoof is touched that he is an appreciated member of the Guild after all. Wigglytuff helps him blast open a hidden cave where Bidoof can find Jirachi. He finds Jirachi sleeping. It talks in its sleep, warning Bidoof that it attacks in its sleep. Bidoof must defeat it to help it awaken. Bidoof makes his wish and, though given a lot of choices, Bidoof wishes for new juniors to join the Guild so he could help them. The wish is fulfilled when the player and his/her partner joins the Guild, thus ending the story.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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 With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
Pearl It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
Platinum A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
HeartGold It lives in groups by the water. It chews up boulders and trees around its nest with its incisors.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black A comparison revealed that Bidoof's front teeth grow at the same rate as Rattata's.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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
Common Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Great Marsh
Platinum
Common Routes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, and 211, Lake Verity, Eterna Forest
HeartGold SoulSilver
Rare Routes 6, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Silver (Sinnoh Sound)
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
Sinnoh Field
Generation V
Black White
None Breed Bibarel
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1-B13)
Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Ranger School
Vientown
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Hinder Cape
Pokémon Rumble Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lake: Sun-Dappled Bank
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone
Pokémon Conquest Aurora, Ignis, Pugilis, Terrera, Yaksha

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Bidoof Kyocera Concert Japan 2008 1 Never
List of GTS event Pokémon#Ari Pokémon Daisuki Club GTS Distribution GTS 2009 6 Never
List of GTS event Pokémon#Norii Pokémon Daisuki Club GTS Distribution GTS 2009 8 Never
List of GTS event Pokémon#Ori Pokémon Daisuki Club GTS Distribution GTS 2009 5 Never
List of GTS event Pokémon#Saori Pokémon Daisuki Club GTS Distribution GTS 2009 7 Never

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Air Mail Air Mail (100%) Bloom Mail Bloom Mail (100%)
Heart Mail Heart Mail (100%) Tunnel Mail Tunnel Mail (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
59
119 - 166 228 - 322
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
31
32 - 91 60 - 177
Total:
250
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/4 ★★☆☆
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
1/4 ☆☆☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
10/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
055 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
099 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1313 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
1717 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
2121 Hyper Fang Normal Physical 08080 09090% 15
2525 Yawn Normal Status 0000 —% 10
2929 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
3333 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3737 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 09090% 10
4141 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
4545 Curse Ghost Status 0000 —% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SquirtleWartortleBlastoiseSeelDewgongDratini
DragonairDragoniteTotodileCroconawFeraligatrMarill
AzumarillMiloticHuntailGorebyssBuizelFloatzel
OshawottDewottSamurottTirtougaCarracosta
Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
SandshrewSandslashCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionSentret
FurretMarillAzumarillDunsparcePhanpyDonphan
SphealSealeoWalreinBidoofBibarelBuneary
LopunnyTepigPigniteEmboarMunnaMusharna
Defense Curl Normal Status —% 40
RattataRaticateCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosionMarill
AzumarillPhanpyDonphanSkittyDelcattyNumel
CameruptSpindaHippopotasHippowdonDeerlingSawsbuck
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
SwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpyDonphanVigoroth
SlakingPachirisuBunearyLopunnyCubchooBeartic
Stunfisk
Endure Normal Status —% 10
SandshrewSandslashMeowthPersianPsyduckGolduck
MankeyPrimeapeSentretFurretAipomAmbipom
SneaselWeavileTeddiursaUrsaringLinooneLombre
LudicoloVigorothSlakingKecleonChimcharMonferno
InfernapeGlameowPuruglyStunkySkuntankPurrloin
LiepardPansageSimisagePansearSimisearPanpour
SimipourDrilburExcadrillZoruaZoroarkCubchoo
BearticHeatmor
Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15
GrowlitheArcanineGirafarigSwinubPiloswineMamoswine
HoundourHoundoomPhanpyDonphanPoochyenaMightyena
ZigzagoonLinooneElectrikeManectricSpoinkGrumpig
TepigPigniteEmboarLillipupHerdierStoutland
WoobatSwoobatHeatmor
Odor Sleuth Normal Status 100% 40
RattataRaticatePikachuRaichuVulpixNinetales
RapidashEeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeon
UmbreonLeafeonGlaceonCyndaquilQuilavaTyphlosion
SentretFurretSneaselWeavileTorchicCombusken
BlazikenWingullPelipperSurskitMasquerainElectrike
ManectricZangooseAbsolPachirisuBuizelFloatzel
BunearyLopunnyLucarioBlitzleZebstrikaEmolga
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
ScraggyScrafty
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
SandshrewSandslashOmanyteOmastarCyndaquilQuilava
TyphlosionMarillAzumarillPhanpyDonphanBidoof
BibarelTepigPigniteEmboarDarumakaDarmanitan
TirtougaCarracosta
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
SquirtleWartortleBlastoise
Skull Bash Normal Physical 100 100% 15
WhismurLoudredExploud
Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
PsyduckGolduckSeelDewgongLombreLudicolo
SurskitMasquerainMiloticPiplupPrinplupEmpoleon
BuizelFloatzelDucklettSwannaAlomomola
Water Sport Water Status —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bidoof 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 Bidoof in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
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 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Super Fang Normal Physical 90% 10
B W B2 W2 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bidoof can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bidoof cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Dream World Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10
Dream World Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Bidoof can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bidoof
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bidoof
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event 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 Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 399.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: F
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: Normal PA.png
( Normal )
Field move: Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry  
It occasionally pretends to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  Normal Assist.png
( Normal )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW399.png PokéPark Pad entry:
They live in a house in the river in the Meadow Zone. Their favorite Attraction is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PCP399.png HP: ★★ Move: Headbutt
Attack: Ability 1: Simple
Defense: Ability 2: Deep Sleep
Speed: Ability 3: Unaware
Evolves into Bibarel when Attack reaches 39
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Choan

Evolution

Bidoof
Unevolved
Bidoof
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 15


Bibarel
First Evolution
Bibarel
 Normal  Water 


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
Spr 4d 399 m.png Spr 4p 399 m.png Spr 4h 399 m.png Spr b 4d 399 m.png
Spr 4d 399 f.png Spr 4p 399 f.png Spr 4h 399 f.png Spr b 4d 399 f.png
Spr 4d 399 m s.png Spr 4p 399 m s.png Spr 4h 399 m s.png Spr b 4d 399 m s.png
Spr 4d 399 f s.png Spr 4p 399 f s.png Spr 4h 399 f s.png Spr b 4d 399 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 399 m.png Spr 5b2 399 m.png Spr b 5b 399 m.png
Spr 5b 399 f.png Spr 5b2 399 f.png Spr b 5b 399 f.png
Spr 5b 399 m s.png Spr 5b2 399 m s.png Spr b 5b 399 m s.png
Spr 5b 399 f s.png Spr 5b2 399 f s.png Spr b 5b 399 f s.png
Bidoof For other sprites and images, please see Bidoof images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • In each region, there is a two-stage Normal-type Pokémon encountered early in the region. Bidoof is the Sinnoh variation on this theme, while Rattata, Sentret, Zigzagoon, and Patrat are those of other regions.
    • Out of all of them, however, Bidoof is the only one whose evolution is not pure Normal-type.
  • Bidoof's Platinum Pokédex entry references Rattata despite not being in the same regional Pokédex as it.

Origin

Bidoof appears to be based on a beaver, or a gopher. It is particularly similar to the mountain beaver, a primitive relative of beavers lacking tails.

Name origin

Bidoof is a combination of beaver and tooth or doofus (slang for a stupid person). It may also be derived from shadoof, a device used in some countries for drawing up water.

Bippa is a combination of beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビッパ Bippa From beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth).
France Flag.png French Keunottor From quenotte and castor.
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bidoof Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Bidiza From Biber and Zahn.
Italy Flag.png Italian Bidoof Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 비버니 Beaverni From beaver.
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大牙狸 Dà Yá Lí 大牙 means big teeth. 狸 is derived from 河狸.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links

Staraptor #398: Staraptor
Pokémon
#400: Bibarel Bibarel


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