Bombirdier


PvE Analysis
Bombirdier is.... okay. It's got an outstanding Flying Type moveset, but it lacks the power to really utilize it. Still, it can make a decent second or third string Flying attacker... but it's not really worth investing in.
Best PvE Offensive Moveset
Wing Attack + Fly | Best |
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- Wing Attack and Fly is an amazing Flying Type moveset, arguably the best non-signature moveset that Bombirdier could have ever hoped for.
- Rock Throw, Aerial Ace, and Payback are sub-par.
Best PvE Defensive Moveset
Rock Throw + Aerial Ace | Best |
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- Rock Throw is the defensive Fast Move of choice thanks to its higher power and off-type advantage.
- Aerial Ace is the top Charged Move for Bombirdier on defense, though Fly's higher power makes it worthwhile as well.
- Wing Attack doesn't work as well on defense, as it shares type with Bombirdier's best Charged Moves.
- Payback is nice, but its energy cost is far too high.
PvP Analysis
Sucker Punch is Bombirdier's best Attack, having both the highest damage AND energy generation compared to Wing Attack and Rock Throw.
The strong Dark-type damage output of Sucker Punch allows Bombirdier to utilize two Flying-type Charged Attacks without worrying about getting walled. Fly has excellent DPE and a moderately low cost, and is a great choice as Bombirdier's main attack. However, as Bombirdier is rather glassy, Aerial Ace's lower cost may actually be preferable sometimes. Payback benefits from Bombirdier's other STAB and provides further coverage against Steel-type Pokemon.
Great League | 3 / 5 |
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Of the Dark/Flying options in the Great League, Bombirdier is on the glassier side. However, it possesses a more potent moveset than Mandibuzz, and its Flying-type damage is more consistent than Galarian Moltres. This gives Bombirdier somewhat of a middleground niche between those two, though it lacks what makes them truly stand out (Mandibuzz's bulk and Galarian Moltres's explosive closing potential). Still, Bombirdier is far from a terrible option; its reliability and decent power makes it a surprisingly viable alternative. | |
Ultra League | 3 / 5 |
Same story with Great League - good moves, pretty rough stats, competes with similar Pokemon as both Mandibuzz and Galarian Moltres are viable in the Ultra League. However, it's still not a terrible alternative. | |
Master League | 0 / 5 |
Use Yveltal instead |