Bouffalant
Bouffalant is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0626 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Bash Buffalo Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 94.6 kg (208.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Reckless 2. Sap Sipper Soundproof (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0132 (Black/White) 0269 (Black 2/White 2) 0053 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Bouffalant does not evolve.
Bouffalant changes
- In Generations 5-7, Bouffalant has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. |
|---|---|
| White | They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying. |
| X Omega Ruby |
They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason. |
Moves learned by Bouffalant
Moves learnt by level up
Bouffalant does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Bouffalant does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Bouffalant cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Bouffalant learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 15 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Head Charge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 45 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Bouffalant learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bouffalant gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 | |
| Cotton Guard | Grass | — | — | |
| Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | |
| Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Bouffalant can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Bouffalant is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Bouffalant is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 |
Bouffalant sprites
Where to find Bouffalant
| Black White |
Route 10 |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 23 |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 113 |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Soothing Wetlands |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Bouffalant |
|---|---|
| Japanese | バッフロン (Buffron) |
| German | Bisofank |
| French | Frison |
| Italian | Bouffalant |
| Spanish | Bouffalant |
| Korean | 버프론 (beopeuron) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 爆炸头水牛 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 爆炸頭水牛 |
| English |
Bash Buffalo Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ずつきうしポケモン |
| German | Kopfstoßrind-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Coup d’Bœuf |
| Italian | Pokémon Sfondatoro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Torocabezazo |
| Korean | 박치기소포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 头锤牛宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 頭錘牛寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bouffant
- hair style
- buffalo
- a large ox