Physiology
Bidoof are small brown rodent-like creatures with large front teeth which they use for gnawing on wood. They have tufts of fur on their tails and a ring of them on their faces. They also have slightly webbed paws.
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.
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Bidoof is a member of Wigglytuff's guild, the second newest recruit next to the player's team. He updates his "Yup Yup" journal over the course of the game.
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.
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| Pearl
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It constantly gnaws on logs and rocks to whittle down its front teeth. It nests alongside water.
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
In side games
Base stats
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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59
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119 - 166
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228 - 322
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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31
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32 - 91
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60 - 177
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Total: 250
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Bidoof, but are for some/all evolutions.
Side game data
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Evolution
Sprite
Trivia
- Bidoof is a frequent topic of ridicule of Pokémon forums because its appearance, the frequency of encountering it in-game, and the fact that its name is derived from the word "doofus". Players joke about using a team of all Bidoof or claim that it is the most powerful Pokémon in existence.
- A guest comic to the webcomic VGCats parodied Bidoof by giving it the nickname the "Vendor Trash" Pokémon.
- Despite being called the Plump Mouse Pokémon, most of its traits, most notably its appearance, are more similar to that of a beaver than a mouse.
Origin
Bidoof appears to be based on a beaver, guinea pig, or hamster.
Name origin
Its name is derived from beaver and doofus or tooth. Bidoof's Japanese name is derived from the English word beaver and 出っ歯 deppa, protruding tooth. Its German name, Bidiza, comes from Biber. Its French name, Keunottor, comes from quenotte and castor.
In other languages
For other sprites and images, please see Bidoof images on Bulbagarden Archives.