
| Max CP | 2,846 |
| Generation | Paldea (Gen 9) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Bombirdier is a Flying/Dark-type Pokémon from Paldea (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,846 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Bombirdier has base stats of 198 Attack, 172 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 542.
Bombirdier can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Bombirdier receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Bombirdier is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 8 | +9 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 12 | +7 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Sucker Punch | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payback | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Fly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Tomb | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Bombirdier takes increased damage from these types:
Bombirdier takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Bombirdier in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 6 |
| Psychic Fairy | 259 | 208 | 172 | 3,998 |
| 7 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 9 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 10 |
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 1,495 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 1,498 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 46 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 46 | 2,490 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 46 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,132 | 1,066 | 1,421 | 1,776 | 2,487 | 2,820 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,126 | 1,063 | 1,417 | 1,772 | 2,481 | 2,813 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,126 | 1,063 | 1,417 | 1,772 | 2,481 | 2,813 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,111 | 1,055 | 1,407 | 1,759 | 2,462 | 2,792 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,109 | 1,054 | 1,406 | 1,757 | 2,461 | 2,790 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,089 | 1,044 | 1,393 | 1,741 | 2,438 | 2,764 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,068 | 1,034 | 1,379 | 1,723 | 2,413 | 2,736 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,082 | 1,041 | 1,388 | 1,735 | 2,429 | 2,754 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,026 | 1,013 | 1,351 | 1,688 | 2,364 | 2,680 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,823 | 911 | 1,215 | 1,519 | 2,127 | 2,411 |
Important CP values for Bombirdier with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,820 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,487 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,351 - 1,421 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,688 - 1,776 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,351 - 1,421 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,013 - 1,066 CP |
Maximum CP for Bombirdier with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 26 | 2,487 |
| 2 | 2,487 | 27 | 2,487 |
| 3 | 2,487 | 28 | 2,487 |
| 4 | 2,487 | 29 | 2,487 |
| 5 | 335 | 30 | 2,132 |
| 6 | 2,487 | 31 | 2,487 |
| 7 | 2,487 | 32 | 2,487 |
| 8 | 2,487 | 33 | 2,487 |
| 9 | 2,487 | 34 | 2,487 |
| 10 | 711 | 35 | 2,310 |
| 11 | 2,487 | 36 | 2,487 |
| 12 | 2,487 | 37 | 2,487 |
| 13 | 2,487 | 38 | 2,487 |
| 14 | 2,487 | 39 | 2,487 |
| 15 | 1,066 | 40 | 2,487 |
| 16 | 2,487 | 41 | 2,487 |
| 17 | 2,487 | 42 | 2,487 |
| 18 | 2,487 | 43 | 2,487 |
| 19 | 2,487 | 44 | 2,487 |
| 20 | 1,421 | 45 | 2,660 |
| 21 | 2,487 | 46 | 2,487 |
| 22 | 2,487 | 47 | 2,487 |
| 23 | 2,487 | 48 | 2,487 |
| 24 | 2,487 | 49 | 2,487 |
| 25 | 1,776 | 50 | 2,820 |
Bombirdier (#962) is a Flying/Dark-type Pokémon from the Paldea region (Generation 9) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,846 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Bombirdier can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Bombirdier in 2026.
Bombirdier's Attack stat is 198 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Bombirdier to contribute meaningful damage.
With 172 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 542. This gives Bombirdier reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Flying-type Pokémon, Bombirdier's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Bombirdier depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Wing Attack (Fast) with Payback (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Bombirdier has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Bombirdier can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Flying/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Psychic, Grass-type threats while being weak to Electric, Ice, Rock types.
In Ultra League, Bombirdier reaches 2,487 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
In Master League, Bombirdier faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Bombirdier's effectiveness depends on its typing and 198 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Bombirdier use Electric, Ice-type moves.
Bombirdier can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Bombirdier is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Bombirdier gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,688 - 1,776 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Bombirdier's max CP?
A: 2,820 CP at Level 50, or 2,487 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Bombirdier good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Bombirdier be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Bombirdier is available.
Q: What is Bombirdier weak to?
A: Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Wing Attack + Payback for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.