Herdier
Isle of Armor Pokédex #114 • Loyal Dog Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Sword
Herdier 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.
Shield
The black fur that covers this Pokémon’s body is dense and springy. Even sharp fangs bounce right off.
Details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
65
240
334
Attack
80
148
284
Defense
65
121
251
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
65
121
251
Speed
60
112
240
Total
370
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Isle of Armor #114 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 130 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 cycles |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Lillipup Armor #113 | Level 16 | ![]() Herdier Armor #114 |
![]() Herdier Armor #114 | Level 32 | ![]() Stoutland Armor #115 |
Encounters
Shield| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fields of Honor Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Insular Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Stepping-Stone Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Fields of Honor Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Insular Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Stepping-Stone Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Sword| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fields of Honor Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Insular Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Stepping-Stone Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 35-40 | 15% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Fields of Honor Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Insular Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Stepping-Stone Sea Max Raid Battles — pool 99 (common beam) | Max Raid Battle | 45-50 | 25% | The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 99, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 4-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Start | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Start | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| 12 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| 19 | Baby-Doll Eyes | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target’s Attack stat. This move always goes first. |
| 24 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| 30 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 36 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 42 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| 48 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 54 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| 60 | Last Resort | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| 66 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM15 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM29 | Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM66 | Thunder Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| TM67 | Ice Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. |
| TM68 | Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM79 | Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| TM85 | Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR21 | Reversal | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR32 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| TR85 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TR86 | Wild Charge | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TR90 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| TR97 | Psychic Fangs | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| After You Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| After You Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| After You Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| Confide Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Covet Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Covet Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Covet Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Double Team Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| Howl Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats. |
| Howl Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats. |
| Howl Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats. |
| Lick Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Lick Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Lick Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Mud-Slap Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Mud-Slap Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Mud-Slap Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Rock Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Sand Attack Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Shock Wave Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Strength Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Swagger Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| Toxic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| Yawn Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| Yawn Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| Yawn Learn as Lillipup, then retain through evolution. | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
Traits
Intimidate
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Sand Rush
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a sandstorm.
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Scrappy(Hidden Ability)
The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
Allows Normal- and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon and prevents Intimidate from lowering Attack.





































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