Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Bombirdier
Say it: BO-mbi-rdie-r
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Bombirdier is the Item Drop Pokémon — Flying and Dark. In Pokémon GO it is a Flying/Dark attacker with Wing Attack / Rock Throw / Sucker Punch + Fly / Payback / Rock Tomb. Flying helps against Grass, Fighting, and Bug; Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost. Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy punish it. Catch Bombirdier from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: BO-mbi-rdie-r
Bombirdier (#962) is a Flying / Dark Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a niche Flying/Dark attacker and gym threat. Against Bombirdier, lead with Electric, Ice, Rock, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Bombirdier is a Flying / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0962. Use the Flying/Dark type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Wing Attack + Fly is the usual Flying kit; Sucker Punch + Payback for Dark; Rock Throw + Rock Tomb for Rock spice. Shadow Bombirdier is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Bombirdier is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 198
- Defense
- 172
- Stamina
- 172
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Bombirdier’s always-available TM pool. Wing Attack + Fly covers Flying needs.
Fast
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying STAB / default
- Sucker Punch · Standard
Dark energy
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock STAB
Charged
- Fly · Standard
Best Flying nuke
- Payback · Standard
Dark nuke
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying alternate
- Rock Tomb · Standard
Rock coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- wing attack
- rock throw
- sucker punch
Charged
- payback
- aerial ace
- fly
- rock tomb
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #370 of 954 · CP 1492
Sucker Punch + Payback
- Ultra League · rank #256 of 747 · CP 2487
Sucker Punch + Payback
- Master League · rank #352 of 1023 · CP 2812
Sucker Punch + Payback
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.