Bombirdier: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk103110–170189–335

Def8594–150157–295

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe8291–147152–289

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

FlyingDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

ElectricFairyIceRock

Resists

½×

DarkGhostGrass

Immune to

0×

GroundPsychic

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 82); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+147Max134No SP102Min91Scarf220Tailwind294

At max Speed, Bombirdier outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bombirdier against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147		Bombirdier · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Bombirdier · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Bombirdier · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense .
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Other Pokémon with Big Pecks 14
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Chatot Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Ducklett Swanna Vullaby Mandibuzz Fletchling Rookidee Corvisquire
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Everything about Keen Eye →
Other Pokémon with Keen Eye 38
Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Spearow Fearow Farfetch’d Hitmonchan Sentret Furret Hoothoot Noctowl Sneasel Skarmory Wingull Pelipper Sableye Starly Glameow Stunky Skuntank Chatot Skorupi Drapion Patrat Watchog Ducklett Swanna Rufflet Braviary Espurr Meowstic Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Rockruff Lycanroc Rookidee Corvisquire
This Pokémon's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a Rock-type attack.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

3.2% of teams · rank #52 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games2.1%
1500 weighting2.5%
1630 weighting3.2%
1760 weighting3.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

61.5%
38.5%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe48.6%
Adamant 16 HP / 252 Atk / 240 Spe42.4%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.9%
Careful 252 HP / 156 SpD / 100 Spe2.1%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe1.3%

Tera types

Dark92.3%
Rock3.0%
Flying2.6%
Steel2.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

Bombirdier does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16


1	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	35	100%	35
1	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	35
7	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
11	Rock ThrowNo additional effect.	Rock	Phys	50	90%	15
16	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
20	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Phys	60	100%	20
24	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
29	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
36	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
42	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
47	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
53	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
60	Parting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20

TM / HM / TR 45


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Phys	55	100%	15
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM30	Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Dark	Spec	55	95%	15
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM106	Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.	Ground	Phys	80	95%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM117	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Spec	110	70%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM164	Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.	Flying	Phys	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Phys	65	100%	20
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
TM216	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Dark	Phys	20	100%	10
Egg	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
Egg	Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.	Flying	Phys	140	90%	5
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5

Biology

Bombirdier are stork-like Pokémon with apron-like appendages on their torsos, with which they carry rocks to drop from above.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Item Drop Pokémon
: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White

: —

Paldea#290Kitakami#134

Bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest. It enjoys dropping things that make loud noises.
Violet
It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Bombirdier
Japanese: オトシドリ
Japanese (romaji): Otoshidori
Korean: 떨구새
Chinese (Traditional): 下石鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 下石鸟
French: Lestombaile
German: Adebom
Spanish: Bombirdier
Italian: Bombirdier

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

: 2 Atk
: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 243
: Slow

Breeding

: Flying
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.