Pokemon Guide
Herdier is a Normal-type Pokemon from Generation 5. This guide covers Herdier’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Herdier guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Herdier is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its role in its evolution line, useful abilities and game-to-game availability across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Herdier can have niche competitive value depending on the format, especially when its abilities and best coverage moves fit the team.
Its main strengths are its role compression and movepool options, while its biggest limitation is that stronger evolved Pokemon or higher-stat alternatives may outclass it in standard formats.
Here are the key facts to know about Herdier, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Herdier
National Dex
#0507
Type
Normal
Species
Loyal Dog Pokemon
Height
2’11” / 0.9 m
90 cm
Weight
32.4 lbs / 14.7 kg
14.7 kg
Abilities
Intimidate, Sand Rush, Scrappy
Use the stats chart below to review Herdier’s base stat spread and compare its offensive, defensive and Speed profile.
These are some of Herdier’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Normal-type attack for direct damage.
A useful Normal-type move that can hit harder after an ally has fainted.
Reliable Dark-type coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Strong Fairy-type coverage against Fighting, Dark and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can hit Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Grass, Bug, Ice and Steel-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Flying, Ground, Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Use the section below to view Herdier’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Herdier is a Normal-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Herdier’s abilities can change how it supports a team, handles speed control or interacts with specific matchups.
Lowers opposing Pokemon’s Attack when Herdier enters battle.
Boosts Herdier’s Speed during a sandstorm.
Allows Herdier’s Normal and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokemon.
Herdier evolves from Lillipup and later evolves into Stoutland. The full Herdier evolution line is Lillipup, Herdier and Stoutland.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Lillipup at Level 16
Stage 3
Evolves from Herdier at Level 32
Herdier’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for location, trade, transfer, evolution or unavailable status.
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Herdier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 1, Route 10, Cold Storage and P2 Laboratory. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 1, Route 10, Cold Storage and P2 Laboratory. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 1, Route 2, Route 3 and P2 Laboratory. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 1, Route 2, Route 3 and P2 Laboratory. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve from Lillipup. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Herdier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Herdier. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Herdier is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Herdier is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Herdier evolves from Lillipup and later evolves into Stoutland. The full Herdier evolution line is Lillipup, Herdier and Stoutland.
Herdier’s abilities are Intimidate, Sand Rush, Scrappy.
Herdier’s best moves often include Take Down, Retaliate, Crunch, Play Rough, Psychic Fangs, Fire Fang, Ice Fang and Thunder Fang.
Herdier can be useful depending on the game, format and team role.
Check the locations section above for the exact game, evolution, trade or transfer method.
No, Herdier does not have a confirmed Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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