Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0202 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Patient Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 28.5 kg (62.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shadow Tag Telepathy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0107 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0161 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0108 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0119 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0168 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0217 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 190 | 490 | 584 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 33 | 63 | 181 | |
| Defense | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Atk | 33 | 63 | 181 | |
| Sp. Def | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Speed | 33 | 63 | 181 | |
| Total | 405 | 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
Wobbuffet changes
- In Generations 2-4, Wobbuffet has a base experience yield of 177.
- In Generations 2-7, Wobbuffet has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
|---|---|
| Silver | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Crystal | In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| FireRed | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| LeafGreen | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Emerald | Usually docile, a WOBBUFFET strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| HeartGold | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike. |
| SoulSilver | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| X | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike. |
| Y | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sword | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Shield | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret. |
Moves learned by Wobbuffet
Moves learnt by level up
Wobbuffet learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amnesia | Psychic |  | — | — |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Counter | Fighting |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | | — | — |
| 1 | Encore | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Mirror Coat | Psychic |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 1 | Splash | Normal | | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Wobbuffet learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | | — | 100 |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | | — | — |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | | — | 100 |
| Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
Egg moves
Wobbuffet does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Wobbuffet learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amnesia | Psychic | | — | — |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Counter | Fighting | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | | — | — |
| 1 | Encore | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | | — | 100 |
| 1 | Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
| 1 | Splash | Normal | | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Wobbuffet learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | | — | 100 |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | | — | — |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | | — | 100 |
| Safeguard | Normal | | — | — |
Egg moves
Wobbuffet does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Wobbuffet is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Moves learnt by TR
Wobbuffet is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Wobbuffet sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Wobbuffet
| Gold Silver |
Dark Cave |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Dark Cave, Goldenrod City |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Cerulean Cave, Ruin Valley |
| Emerald | Safari Zone |
| Diamond Pearl |
Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity |
| Platinum | Lake Valor, Lake Verity |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cerulean Cave, Dark Cave |
| Black White |
Evolve Wynaut |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Reflection Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
| 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 |
Route 5, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Wobbuffet questions
- What is a good moveset for Wobbuffet?
- What is the mystery behind Wobbuffet's tail?
- Counter and mirror coat damage?
- How can I ended a battle if my Wobbuffet face another Wobbuffet?
- What would happen if you saw a Wobuffet in the Safari Zone, and you wanted to run away?
- Would Baton Pass work if...
- Smoke Ball(Item) Question?
- Why does Team Rocket's Wobbuffet carry over?
- How can the battle never end if two Wobbufets are facing each other and both of them are holding leftovers?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Wobbuffet |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ソーナンス (Sonans) |
| German | Woingenau |
| French | Qulbutoké |
| Italian | Wobbuffet |
| Spanish | Wobbuffet |
| Korean | 마자용 (majayong) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 果然翁 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 果然翁 |
| English |
Patient Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | がまんポケモン |
| German | Gedulds-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Patient |
| Italian | Pokémon Pazienza |
| Spanish | Pokémon Paciente |
| Korean | 참기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 忍耐宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 忍耐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- wobble
- rocking motion
- buffet
- strike repeatedly (relating to Wobbuffet’s punching bag shape)