No. 0626

Bouffalant

Bash Buffalo Pokémon

Official art

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 490. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 1.6 m 5′03″
Weight: 94.6 kg 208.6 lbs
Base stat total: 490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.

See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP95170–202300–394

Atk110117–178202–350

Def95103–161175–317

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe5567–117103–229

Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Grass becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Bouffalant against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Bouffalant · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
107		Bouffalant · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
75		Bouffalant · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's attacks with or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Everything about Reckless →
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Rhydon Starly Staravia Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienfoo Mienshao Obstagoon
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 if hit by a Grass move; Grass .
Everything about Sap Sipper →
Other Pokémon with Sap Sipper 18
Marill Azumarill Girafarig Stantler Miltank Azurill Blitzle Zebstrika Deerling Sawsbuck Skiddo Gogoat Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Drampa Wyrdeer Farigiraf
This Pokémon is to , unless it used the move.
Everything about Soundproof →
Other Pokémon with Soundproof 14
Voltorb Electrode Mr. Mime Whismur Loudred Exploud Shieldon Bastiodon Mime Jr.Snover Abomasnow Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Bouffalant does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 13


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
10	Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	15	85%	20
15	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Phys	60	100%	10
20	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
25	Horn AttackNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	25
30	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
35	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
40	Head ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
45	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
50	MegahornNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	120	85%	10
55	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 44


TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM26	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM31	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM42	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Phys	60	100%	10
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM53	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM58	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM79	RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	5
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM96	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Phys	70	—	10
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TR00	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR04	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Spec	90	100%	15
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TR13	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR17	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR21	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TR24	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR28	MegahornNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	120	85%	10
TR35	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR39	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TR53	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TR57	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR86	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TR94	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Phys	95	95%	10
TR95	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15

Egg moves 7


Egg	BelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.	Poison	Spec	120	90%	10
Egg	Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
Egg	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	5
Egg	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
Egg	Skull BashRaises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Normal	Phys	130	100%	10
Egg	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	20

Tutor 1


Tutor	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5

Biology

The fur on its head resembles an afro haircut. These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads.

Design & origin

Bouffalant is based on the American bison.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#607 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Bash Buffalo Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown

: —

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

English: Bouffalant
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 172
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.