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No. 0400

Bibarel

Beaver Pokémon

Bibarel
Official art
NormalWater
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
31.5 kg 69.4 lbs
Base stat total
410 top 59%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Bibarel fur repels water and is also a fantastic material for heat retention. These Pokémon create dams on rivers to live in.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP79139–186268–362
Atk8581–150157–295
Def6058–123112–240
SpA5554–117103–229
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe7168–135132–265
Total410Higher than 41% of all Pokémon
HP79Atk85Def60Spe71SpD60SpA55

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 71). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+135Max123No SP91Min81Scarf202Tailwind270

At max Speed, Bibarel outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 135Bibarel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 123Bibarel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 91Bibarel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fighting2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Simple

    Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

  • Unaware

    Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

  • MoodyHidden ability

    Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0399BidoofNormal
    1. Level 15#0400BibarelNormalWater

Moves

Level up 9

EvoWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
5TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
10BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
16RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
23Aqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10
23CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
31Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
40Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Beaver Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#014Extended Sinnoh#014Central Kalos#039Hisui#011

  1. Bibarel fur repels water and is also a fantastic material for heat retention. These Pokémon create dams on rivers to live in.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It busily makes its nest with stacks of branches and roots it has cut up with its sharp incisors.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  3. A river dammed by BIBAREL will never overflow its banks, which is appreciated by people nearby.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  4. While its movements out of water are sluggish, it can swim as fast as any FEEBAS.

    Pearl

  5. It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.

    Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
ビーダル
Japanese (romaji)
Beadaru
Korean
비버통
Chinese (Traditional)
大尾狸
Chinese (Simplified)
大尾狸
French
Castorno
German
Bidifas
Spanish
Bibarel
Italian
Bibarel

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
144
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Bibarel
♂ Male
Female Bibarel
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 26–27
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Water)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 22Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 26–27
White 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Black 2 1 area
  • Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
White 1 area
  • Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
Black 1 area
  • Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
Platinum 13 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–41
  • Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
  • Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Pearl 16 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
  • Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
Diamond 16 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22
  • Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
  • Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
  • Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
  • Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–22