Bombirdier in Your Birds & Bats Binder: Art, Sets, and Layout
See why Bombirdier belongs in every Birds & Bats collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2025-08-04
Popularity Rank: #861
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #843
#861 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0962
Height
1.5 m
Weight
42.9 kg
Capture rate
25 / 255
Generation
Gen IX
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
8,925 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Slow
Color
White
Habitat
—
Shape
Wings
Bombirdier — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Bombirdier stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bombirdier brings bird Pokémon energy: light, bright, and weirdly cheerful on a shelf.
- Clean, pale colouring — Bombirdier photographs beautifully beside pastel sleeves.
- A staple in our Birds & Bats crowd — Bombirdier is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Bombirdier from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Journey Together
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Paradox Rift
Ultra Rare
Paradox Rift
Double rare
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
Scarlet & Violet
Illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Uncommon
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Binder plan: Bombirdier edition
A workable spread formula for Bombirdier — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Bombirdier #101 (Journey Together) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Bombirdier #97 (Stellar Crown) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
Bombirdier ex #234 (Paradox Rift) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Bombirdier mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Bombirdier chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Journey Together
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Paradox Rift
Ultra Rare
Paldean Wonders
Three Diamond
Paradox Rift
Double rare
Paldea Evolved
Uncommon
Scarlet & Violet
Illustration rare
Scarlet & Violet
Uncommon
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Right page
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Bombirdier cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Bombirdier duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Bombirdier single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Altaria, Archen, and Archeops so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a sky blue, cloud white, and charcoal sleeve story around Bombirdier's flying-type and dark-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- With catch rate 25, Bombirdier is a trophy species in the games — treat your binder like a highlight reel: fewer slots, higher average rarity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Bombirdier — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
103
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
85
Speed
82
Total: 485
Players file Bombirdier around tier "PU" while Ability Big Pecks (Protects against Defense drops.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Rocky Payload is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Rock Slide — 30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Bombirdier — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Bombirdier, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the Pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun.
Bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest. It enjoys dropping things that make loud noises.
A second dex beat (Violet) frames Bombirdier as bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Bombirdier shows up in Scarlet lore as one that gathers things up in an apron made from shed feathers added to the pokémon’s chest feathers, then drops those things from high places for fun. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Adebom
Spanish
Bombirdier
French
Lestombaile
Italian
Bombirdier
Japanese
オトシドリ
Japanese (Romaji)
Otoshidori
Korean
떨구새
Chinese (Simplified)
下石鸟
Chinese (Traditional)
下石鳥
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