Bouffalant (#0626) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk110103–178202–350

Def9590–161175–317

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe5554–117103–229

Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Bouffalant outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With Sap Sipper: Grass becomes 0×

Abilities

Reckless
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Sap Sipper
Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
SoundproofHidden ability
Protects against sound-based moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Bouffalant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

10Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

15RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

25Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

30ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

35Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

40Head ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

45Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

50MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

55Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR04SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

TR17AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggCotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

EggSkull BashRaises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.NormalPhys130100%10

EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

Tutor 1

TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Bash Buffalo Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#132Updated Unova#269Isle of Armor#053

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.
Shield
These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd.
Sword
They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.
Black 2 · White 2
They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: バッフロン
Japanese (romaji): Buffron
Korean: 버프론
Chinese (Traditional): 爆炸頭水牛
Chinese (Simplified): 爆炸头水牛
French: Frison
German: Bisofank
Spanish: Bouffalant
Italian: Bouffalant

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 172
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

White 2 2 areas

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 2 areas

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

White 2 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40

Black 2 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40