No. 0629
Vullaby
Diapered Pokémon
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Vullaby is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 370. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 9 kg 19.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 370 Higher than 34% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Vullaby grow quickly. Bones that have gotten too small for older Vullaby to wear often get passed down to younger ones in the nest.
Base stats
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: 1 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
DarkFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Vullaby outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Defense .
Everything about Big Pecks →Other Pokémon with Big Pecks 14
This Pokémon is to , Sandstorm damage, and Effect Spore.
Everything about Overcoat →If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
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CeruledgeCompetitive
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Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
78.5% of teams · rank #2 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eviolite- Ability
- Nature
- Naughty
- EVs
- 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games57.2%
- 1500 weighting67.2%
- 1630 weighting78.5%
- 1760 weighting78.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Heat Wave65.2%
- Roost60.4%
- Knock Off59.1%
- Brave Bird59.1%
- Nasty Plot40.8%
- Air Slash40.6%
- Dark Pulse19.6%
- Tera Blast18.0%
- U-turn16.5%
- Endure14.7%
Items
Choice Scarf
Choice Band
Heavy-Duty Boots
Sitrus Berry
Oran BerryAbilities
- 92.5%
- 7.4%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Naughty 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe32.8%
- Modest 76 Def / 236 SpA / 196 Spe27.5%
- Adamant 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe9.4%
- Jolly 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe8.3%
- Modest 236 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe5.0%
Tera types
- Ghost71.6%
- Ground18.2%
- Steel4.3%
- Flying2.7%
Common teammates
Mienfoo88.4%
Mudbray58.0%
Foongus54.7%
Sandshrew-Alola52.5%
Growlithe-Hisui36.7%
Chinchou16.3%
Elekid15.5%
Glimmet11.9%
Corphish
Shellos
TinkatinkEvolution
Moves
Level up 14
| 1 | GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop. | Spec | 40 | 100% | 35 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 | |
| 18 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 24 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 36 | WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 42 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| 48 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 66 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 72 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 39
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM30 | Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Dark | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Phys | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Spec | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM164 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM175 | ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss. | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM177 | SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM191 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Vullaby grow quickly. Bones that have gotten too small for older Vullaby to wear often get passed down to younger ones in the nest.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#660 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
- Diapered Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Brown
- —
Vullaby grow quickly. Bones that have gotten too small for older Vullaby to wear often get passed down to younger ones in the nest.
ShieldIt wears a bone to protect its rear. It often squabbles with others of its kind over particularly comfy bones.
SwordIts healthy appetite leads to visible growth spurts. It often has to replace the bones it wears as its size increases.
Ultra MoonMandibuzz gives it the bones it wears. Vullaby’s wings are short, so it can’t fly yet, but it jumps around, dreaming of wide open skies.
Ultra SunIt can’t fly yet and must wait until its wings have developed more. Since it’s still at a playful age, it hops around friskily.
MoonIt protects its plump posterior with the bones of prey it has consumed. As it grows, it replaces the bones.
SunTheir wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha SapphireThey tend to guard their posteriors with suitable bones they have found. They pursue weak Pokémon.
WhiteIts wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Vullaby
- Japanese
- バルチャイ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Valchai
- Korean
- 벌차이
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 禿鷹丫頭
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 秃鹰丫头
- French
- Vostourno
- German
- Skallyk
- Spanish
- Vullaby
- Italian
- Vullaby
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 1 Def
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 35
- 74
- Slow
Breeding
- Flying
- ♂ 0%♀ 100%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Potbottom DesertWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Shield 12 areas
- Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Route 8 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–41
- Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 10–13
Moon 2 areas
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
- Route 3Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 11–12
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
- Mirage Mountain (North East of Route 125)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 1 area
- Mirage Mountain (North East of Route 125)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Y 1 area
- Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
- Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Black 2 1 area
- Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–52
Black 5 areas
- Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
- Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–41
- Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
- Victory Road (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
- Village BridgeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
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.