#0507
— Loyal Dog Pokémon
Herdier
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Herdier is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 370 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Herdier. Build around what Herdier actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Herdier takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Herdier into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (80)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (35)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 60)
- BST
- 370 (low for the format)
Herdier is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 370 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Herdier. Build around what Herdier actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Herdier
Herdier is the Loyal Dog Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 370 with Intimidate or Sand Rush as abilities.
What is Herdier weak to?
Herdier is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Herdier
To counter Herdier in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Herdier in competitive teams
Herdier can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Herdier on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
