No. 0202

Wobbuffet

Patient Pokémon

Official art

Wobbuffet is a Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 405. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 28.5 kg 62.8 lbs
Base stat total: 405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Pokédex entryY / Shield

To keep its pitch- black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

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Base stats

HP190265–297490–584

Atk3347–9363–181

Def5870–121108–236

SpA3347–9363–181

SpD5870–121108–236

Spe3347–9363–181

Total405Higher than 39% 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 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×

FightingPsychic

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

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 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Wobbuffet 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
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
93		Wobbuffet · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		Wobbuffet · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
53		Wobbuffet · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
Everything about Shadow Tag →
Other Pokémon with Shadow Tag 5
Mega Gengar Wynaut Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle
This Pokémon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
Everything about Telepathy →
Other Pokémon with Telepathy 24
Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Meditite Medicham Wynaut Dialga Palkia Giratina Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Noibat Noivern Oranguru Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Rabsca

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0360WynautPsychic
1. Level 15
  #0202WobbuffetPsychic

Moves

Level up 12


Evo	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Evo	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
Evo	Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.	Psychic	Spec	—	100%	20
Evo	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
1	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
1	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
1	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
1	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
1	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
1	Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.	Psychic	Spec	—	100%	20
1	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
1	SplashNo competitive use.	Normal	Status	—	—	40

TM / HM / TR 1


TM	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25

Biology

Wobbuffet, the evolved form of Wynaut, is a blue, blob-like Pokémon with closed eyes, typically depicted holding its hand to its forehead. It also has a black tail with eyes on it, which it prefers to keep hidden. Female Wobbuffet have pink lips akin to lipstick.

It is a primarily reactive Pokémon, able to do damage only in reaction to being attacked. Wobbuffet are highly protective of their tails; when the tail is attacked, its normally docile disposition is replaced by ferocious aggression, said to be proof that the tail "hides a secret". If two Wobbuffet encounter each other, they become competitive and try to outdo the other in endurance, even to the point of starvation.

Design & origin

Designed by Hironobu Yoshida, Wobbuffet is likely based on punching bags and okiagari-koboshi dolls, and may also be based on rakugo comedian Sanpei Hayashiya I, sharing his quirk of holding a limb to its head like a salute. Its Japanese name, Sonans, is based on his catchphrase "sō nansu, okusan" ("That's the way it is, ma'am"), and Wynaut's Japanese name, Sohnano, meant to sound like "really?", serves as a response.

Its English name combines "wobble" and "buffet", a reference to its ability to handle taking multiple hits.

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

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#29 in Johto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 7,745 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#106 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
WikipediaWikipedia views: #26 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 2,649 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)

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

Pokédex entries

: Patient Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue

: 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

English: Wobbuffet
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 2 HP
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 142
: Medium

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Wynaut: Level 15.

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

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.