Wobbuffet (#0202) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP190250–297490–584

Atk3334–9363–181

Def5856–121108–236

SpA3334–9363–181

SpD5856–121108–236

Spe3334–9363–181

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 33). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+93Max85No SP53Min47Scarf139Tailwind186

At max Speed, Wobbuffet outspeeds 7 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

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Shadow Tag
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
TelepathyHidden ability
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0360WynautPsychic
1. Level 15#0202WobbuffetPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

EvoCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EvoDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EvoMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EvoSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

1AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

1CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

1CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

1Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

1EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

1Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

1SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40

TM / HM / TR 1

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

Pokédex entries

Category: Patient Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Cave
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#107Original Hoenn#161Updated Johto#108Coastal Kalos#119New Hoenn#168Galar#217

It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
HeartGold · X
It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Usually docile, a WOBBUFFET strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall.
Emerald
WOBBUFFET does nothing but endure attacks - it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using DESTINY BOND.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
If two or more WOBBUFFET meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other’s endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. TRAINERS need to beware of this habit.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night.
Crystal
To keep its pitch- black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y · Shield
It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Gold · LeafGreen · Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ソーナンス
Japanese (romaji): Sonans
Korean: 마자용
Chinese (Traditional): 果然翁
Chinese (Simplified): 果然翁
French: Qulbutoké
German: Woingenau
Spanish: Wobbuffet
Italian: Wobbuffet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 HP
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield 10 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 10 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Y 5 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 306)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 307)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 308)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

X 5 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 306)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 307)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Reflection Cave (unknown area 308)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22

SoulSilver 5 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–41

HeartGold 5 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–41

Platinum 3 areas

Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–41
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4

Pearl 4 areas

Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4

Diamond 4 areas

Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
Lake ValorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4
Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–4

LeafGreen 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 61
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

FireRed 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 61
Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Emerald 2 areas

Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29

Sapphire 2 areas

Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29

Ruby 2 areas

Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29

Crystal 2 areas

Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25
Goldenrod City Game CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 15

Silver 1 area

Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25

Gold 1 area

Dark Cave (Blackthorn City entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–25