Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unova | Cold Storage | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 21–23 |
| Unova | P2 Laboratory | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 28–31 |
| Unova | Route 10 (zone 355) | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 33–34 |
| Unova | Route 10 (zone 358) | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 33–34 |
| Unova | Route 15 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 16 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 5 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 7 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Attack
- 35
- Sp. Defense
- 65
- Speed
- 60
Abilities · Intimidate / Sand Rush
Hidden ability · Scrappy
Evolution and forms
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Herdier
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Work Up |
| 1 | Bite |
| 12 | Retaliate |
| 19 | Baby Doll Eyes |
| 24 | Play Rough |
| 30 | Crunch |
| 36 | Take Down |
| 42 | Helping Hand |
| 48 | Reversal |
| 54 | Roar |
| 60 | Last Resort |
| 66 | Giga Impact |