#0507 · Gen 5 · 370 BST
Herdier
An early-evolution Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Intimidate.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/90/76/49/76/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/145/128/95/128/123
Abilities
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.
The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Herdier
Herdier is a Normal/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 370. An early-evolution Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Attack. Common ability: Intimidate.
Best stat: Attack (80 base)
Herdier's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Intimidate
- Sand Rush
- Scrappy
How to use Herdier competitively
Open the damage calculator with Herdier selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Herdier appears in the species dropdown. Drop Herdier into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0507 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Normal / None |
| Abilities | Intimidate, Sand Rush, Scrappy |
| Base Stat Total | 370 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 80 / 65 / 35 / 65 / 60 |