Bombirdier (#0962) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk10397–170189–335

Def8581–150157–295

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe8278–147152–289

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fairy2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragon

Abilities

Big Pecks
Protects against Defense drops.
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Rocky PayloadHidden ability
Powers up Rock-type moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

3.17% of teams · rank #52 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

Knock Off
Sucker Punch
Stone Edge
Brave Bird

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

Usage by rating

All players2.06%
Rated 1500+2.55%
Rated 1630+3.17%
Rated 1760+3.21%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.17%

Moves

Knock Off100%
Sucker Punch93.2%
Stone Edge59.4%
Brave Bird51%
Roost40.6%
Taunt37.7%
Hone Claws5.9%
U-turn4.8%
Stealth Rock4.3%
Rock Blast1.9%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots56.2%
Black Glasses34.6%
Clear Amulet5.9%
Choice Scarf2.3%
Choice Band0.9%
Life Orb0%

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%
Flying2.6%
Steel2.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

Bombirdier does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

7ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

11Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

16WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

20PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

24TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

29Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

36PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

42Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

47Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

53Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

60Parting ShotLowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.DarkStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggPower TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

EggSky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Item Drop Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 243
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).