herdier

Herdier is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Intimidate: Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle.
• Sand Rush (Hidden Ability): Increases Herdier's Speed in a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, sturdy terrier dog.
• Has a predominantly blue and cream-colored coat.
• Features a bushy tail and a distinctive, shaggy mustache.
• Stands on four legs with a robust body structure.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its loyalty and protective nature.
• Often used as a herding and guard dog.
• Prefers to live in urban areas and farms where it can assist its trainers with tasks.
• Forms deep bonds with its trainers and is often seen following them closely.

In Battle:

• Utilizes its Intimidate ability to weaken opponents.
• Known for its balanced stats with a focus on physical attacks.
• Common moves include Take Down, Crunch, and Retaliate.
• Effective at countering Ghost-type Pokémon due to its immunity.
• Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Lillipup starting at level 16.
• Evolves into Stoutland starting at level 32.

Interesting Facts:

• Its name is a combination of "herd" and "terrier," referencing its utility in herding livestock.
• It is known as the "Loyal Dog Pokémon" due to its faithful nature.
• In the anime, it often appears alongside trainers as a working Pokémon, showcasing its usefulness and steadfastness.
• Its design and behavior are inspired by real-world herding dogs, emphasizing its role in assisting humans.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
• White-2: This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
• X: This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
• Y: It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
• Omega-Ruby: This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
• Sun: Its dense black fur grows continuously. The high cost of keeping its hard fur properly groomed makes this a troublesome Pokémon to train.
• Moon: This Pokémon obeys its master’s orders faithfully. However, it refuses to listen to anything said by a person it doesn’t respect.
• Ultra-Sun: The longer its black fur grows, the harder and more impervious it gets. Claws and fangs can’t easily penetrate it.
• Ultra-Moon: It has been living with people for so long that portrayals of it can be found on the walls of caves from long, long ago.
• Sword: Herdier is a very smart and friendly Pokémon. So much so that there’s a theory that Herdier was the first Pokémon to partner with people.
• Shield: The black fur that covers this Pokémon’s body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.

507 National

13 Original-Unova

23 Updated-Unova

121 Original-Alola

48 Original-Akala

151 Updated-Alola

52 Updated-Akala

114 Isle-Of-Armor