Bidoof (Pokémon)

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Bidoof (Japanese: ビッパ Bippa) is a introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into starting at level 15.
==Biology==
Bidoof is a brown, rodent-like with four short legs. It has a short, dark brown snout and a small, red nose. Cream-colored markings cover its underside and surround its face. Round tufts of fur form its tail, with five on the male and three on the female. Similar tufts line the bottom of its face and two singular ones form its ears. Bidoof's black paws have three toes with some webbing between them. Protruding from Bidoof's upper jaw are large incisors, which it uses for gnawing on wood and rocks. These teeth grow constantly, so this Pokémon needs to gnaw on hard substances to keep them ground down. The growth rate of Bidoof's teeth is similar to .
This Pokémon can be found nesting in groups near bodies of water, usually building a nest of dams to live in. It is also known to wander into villages, gnawing on people's houses. Despite its stout body and naive appearance, this Pokémon can be agile and is not easily perturbed.
Prior to Generation V, Bidoof and its evolved form, , were the only known Pokémon that could have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Bidoof evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : 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.
* : Nine Bidoof are used by Team Dim Sun's Wheeler.
* : 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 who gave him an old map before hurrying off. A and then appeared to be chasing Snover. The map showed a legendary dungeon known as the Star Cave where sleeps, and after learning about it from , 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. 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 their partner join the Guild, thus ending the story.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Bidoof is available in and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
====By leveling up====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
====Other sprites====
 	 	
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)=====
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, a Bidoof was a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
=====Other=====
In Faced with Steelix Determination!, a male variant debuted when a terrorized the habitat of multiple Bidoof after accidentally stuck three shovels into its head. The shovels were removed through the combined efforts of the Bidoof, Ash's Staravia, and his .
In PK18, multiple Bidoof and needed assistance in moving some logs so the water of a river can flow through. They worked together with Pikachu and 's groups to accomplish this.
In The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!, a 's Bidoof was playing with a and a when they were all attacked by a rampaging . Teddiursa was then taken to a Pokémon Center and healed with the help of Nurse Joy and her .
In A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, Beatrice's Bidoof got trapped in an iron cage set up by a . After using its teeth to break free, Beatrice got it checked by Dr. White.
In Making Friends and Influencing Villains!, a Bidoof befriended a .
====Minor appearances====
Multiple Bidoof debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.
In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a 's Bidoof competed in the Performance Stage of the . In the next episode, it competed in the Contest's Battle Stage.
A Coordinator's Bidoof appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.
A Bidoof appeared in The Champ Twins!.
A Bidoof appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.
A Bidoof appeared in The Keystone Pops!.
In Lost Leader Strategy!, three Bidoof were under Reggie's care. They reappeared in Saving the World From Ruins!.
A Bidoof appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Bidoof appeared in Camping It Up!.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a 's Bidoof competed in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that had set up.
A Bidoof appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures begin!.
A Bidoof appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in The Forest Champion!.
In Facing the Grand Design!, multiple Bidoof were living near Grace Tower.
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Bidoof was living in a forest.
A Bidoof appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.
A Bidoof appeared in Seeing the Forest for the Trees!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in A Little Rocket R & R!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.
A Trainer's Bidoof appeared in The Gates of Warp!.
Two Bidoof appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Bidoof was the protagonist of Bidoof's Big Stand. Initially a wild Pokémon, this Bidoof joined a who initially used it only for basic functions and clearing the way during its journey. This changed when Bidoof's Trainer was forced to use it in a Pokémon League battle.
===POKÉTOON===
A Bidoof appeared in PT10, under the ownership of a .
==In the manga==
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
A Bidoof appeared in P7-14.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Yū Shirogane a Bidoof while he was his Pokémon to defeat .
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Bidoof appeared as a silhouette in Stagestruck Starly.
 was attacked by a group of Bidoof in the penthouse of a hotel that she owned in A Bevy of Bidoof. was able to figure out a way to stop the attack.
Two Bidoof appeared in a fantasy in Hurrah for Rapidash.
A Bidoof appears in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V.
In The Final Dimensional Duel V, a Bidoof appeared on Fullmoon Island in Palmer's flashback.
A Bidoof appeared in a flashback in the .
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
A Bidoof appeared in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!.
Two Bidoof appeared in Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!. One was under the ownership of a participating in a Pokémon Super Contest, while the other appeared in a flashback.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
Bidoof first appeared in BET2 as a member of Wigglytuff's Guild.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
Multiple Bidoof appeared in PNA1.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* On July 1, 2021, the Pokémon Company created Bidoof Day,(July 1, 2021). "Celebrate Bidoof Day on July 1 with Activities, Rewards, and More." Pokémon.com with several events related to this Pokémon in various media such as Pokémon GO, cards and on Pokémon TV. To commemorate, they released a music video parodying "" by , entitled Bidoof Day announcement!. Months later, the official Pokémon YouTube account released Bidoof's Big Stand,(January 11, 2022). "Watch Bidoof in Action in the New Bidoof’s Big Stand Short." Pokémon.com a short film focused on the story of a Bidoof.
===Origin===
Bidoof appears to be based on a or a . It is particularly similar to the , a primitive relative of beavers lacking tails.
====Name origin====
Bidoof may be a combination of beaver and doofus (slang for a stupid person). It may also involve , a device used in some countries for drawing up water.
Bippa may be a combination of beaver and 出っ歯 deppa (protruding tooth).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Bidoof (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
* Bidoof's Big Stand
==References==
==External links==
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