Herdier (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

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Herdier (Japanese: ハーデリア Herderrie) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Lillipup starting at level 16 and evolves into Stoutland starting at level 32.

Biology

Herdier is a light brown, canine Pokémon with a short snout. Its face has long, cream fur, which forms a mustache and a three-pointed crest. Its ears are large and perked, and it has a black nose. It has shaggy dark blue fur covering its body and a short tail. This hard, thick fur serves to protect Herdier from attacks. It has four short legs, with three-toed paws. Each paw has a dark blue paw pad that can be seen in Pokédex 3D Pro.

Herdier is very loyal, smart, friendly, and it will help its Trainer raise other Pokémon. However, it will not obey anyone who disrespects it. It has helped Trainers since long ago. Herdier has been theorized to have been the first Pokémon to have been partnered with humans based on what was discovered on the walls of caves. Its dense fur continues to grow endlessly. As Herdier's fur grows, it becomes more springily and impervious. Any claws or fang attempting to penetrate its fur would just bounce off. However, the fur makes Herdier difficult to train due to how much it costs to groom its dense fur.

Evolution

Herdier evolves from Lillipup and evolves into Stoutland.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation VUnova
 B  W : #013		Unova
 B2  W2 : #023
BlackIt has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
WhiteIt loyally follows its Trainer's orders. For ages, they have helped Trainers raise Pokémon.
Black 2This very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VIKalos
#—		Hoenn
#—
XThis very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
YIt has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
Omega RubyThis very loyal Pokémon helps Trainers, and it also takes care of other Pokémon.
Alpha SapphireIt has black, cape-like fur that is very hard and decreases the amount of damage it receives.
Generation VIIAlola
 S  M : #121		Alola
 US  UM : #151		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
SunIts dense black fur grows continuously. The high cost of keeping its hard fur properly groomed makes this a troublesome Pokémon to train.
MoonThis Pokémon obeys its master's orders faithfully. However, it refuses to listen to anything said by a person it doesn't respect.
Ultra SunThe longer its black fur grows, the harder and more impervious it gets. Claws and fangs can't easily penetrate it.
Ultra MoonIt has been living with people for so long that portrayals of it can be found on the walls of caves from long, long ago.
Generation VIIIGalar
Isle of Armor #114		Sinnoh
#—		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
SwordHerdier 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.
ShieldThe black fur that covers this Pokémon's body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

Herdier is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Herdier in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Herdier in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Herdier
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Herdier
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush507Body.pngWalking Speed: 1.25 secondsBase HP: 52
Base Attack: 73Base Defense: 52Base Speed: 60

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Herdier debuted in Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!, under the ownership of Lenora. It battled against Ash and his Tepig during a Gym battle, but it was eventually defeated by Tepig's Flame Charge.It reappeared in a flashback in Certain Up, Unova League!.

In A Venipede Stampede!, the Officer Jenny of Castelia City used two Herdier during an effort to curb the tide of invading Venipede.

In There's a New Gym Leader in Town!, Cheren's Herdier defeated Ash's Oshawott with Thunder Fang during an unofficial battle.

In Deceiving Appearances!, Lusamine kept a Herdier as company in her office at the Aether Paradise mansion. It reappeared in a flashback in Mission: Total Recall!.

Minor appearances

In Ash and Trip's Third Battle!, Trip's flashback featured a Herdier being defeated by Alder's Bouffalant.

A Herdier appeared in a flashback in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Herdier appeared in Ash Versus the Champion!, under the ownership of an Officer Jenny.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Cilan Takes Flight.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Kanata's Herdier lost a battle against Misaki's Liepard in the Roshan City Pokémon Center. Another Herdier appeared during the Swords of Justice legend.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!.

Two Herdier appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other appearing in a flashback.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Herdier was living in Pokémon Hills.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!.

Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

In Young Kiawe Had a Farm!, a Herdier herds all of the Pokémon at Paniola Ranch, which is owned by Kiawe's family. In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, it barked at Viren and his Electivire as they arrived.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Herdier competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

Two Trainers' Herdier appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins...

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!.

A Herdier appeared in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Faba's Revenge!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Real Life...Inquire Within!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.

In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, a Herdier was at Aether Paradise.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Herdier competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but it was defeated by Sandy and Shaymin.

In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Herdier watched the battles of the Manalo Conference. Another waited in line with its Trainer for Team Rocket's food truck.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, two Trainers' Herdier were captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Close Call... Practically!.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
BW016HerdierAsh's PokédexHerdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon, and the evolved form of Lillipup. Herdier's hard black fur softens its opponent's attacks like armor.
BW111HerdierAsh's PokédexHerdier, the Loyal Dog Pokémon and the evolved form of Lillipup. Always obedient and faithful to their Trainers, Herdier have helped them raise other Pokémon since long ago.

Pokémon Generations

A Herdier appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of Lenora.

Pokémon Evolutions

Two Herdier briefly appeared in The Plan, under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Herdier appeared in Choices, under the ownership of a man who delivered Professor Juniper's package to Black.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in An Odd Speech.

Lenora has a Stoutland, which she has owned since it was a Lillipup. It was seen in a flashback in Defeating Stoutland.

A Herdier appeared in Special Delivery as one of the Pokémon competing in Nimbasa's Pokémon Musical.

A Herdier appeared in a flashback in A Wretched Reunion, under the ownership of a mailman.

A Trainer's Herdier appeared in Into the Quarterfinals!.

In the TCG

Main article: Herdier (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Herdier is based on a Yorkshire Terrier with some characteristics of Scottish Terriers and Australian Silky Terriers.

Name origin

Herdier and Herderrie may be a combination of herding dog and terrier.

In other languages

External links

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