Bouffalant Best Moveset
110 Attack and 95 in both defenses with AbilitySap Sipper absorbing Grass moves for a free Attack boost. Normal TermStab with AbilityReckless powering MoveHead Charge is the alternate offensive path. The moveset has physical bulk and decent power. E-tier because 55 Speed goes second and Normal coverage has no super-effective targets.
Sap Sipper absorbed Grass moves and boosted Attack in Gen V (Black & White). 110 Attack with Reckless-boosted Head Charge dealt massive damage at the cost of recoil.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bouffalant best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Charge
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). 55 Speed was terrible, and Normal typing offered zero super-effective coverage. Sap Sipper was useful but not enough to carry.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Head Charge
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Three gens of decline. Normal-type with 55 Speed had no role the format wanted. Outclassed by every other physical attacker.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Swords Dance
- Head Charge
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Sap Sipper was the only reason to consider Bouffalant, and most teams had better Grass answers.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Close Combat
- Head Charge
- Wild Charge
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Bouffalant Weakness
Type-wise, Bouffalant takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Bouffalant's overall bulk (95/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Bouffalant Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Bouffalant
Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Bouffalant for 76-89%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x76-89% Mach Punch 2x41-48% Knock Off22-26% | ||
Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Bouffalant is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Its eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bouffalant easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Bouffalant
The afro shifts to a slightly redder brown. On a Pokemon whose entire identity is a giant fluffy afro, you'd think they'd go bigger with the color change.
Shiny Bouffalant Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Bouffalant Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyBouffalant Locations
Moderate rates across 9 encounter spots for Bouffalant. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Bouffalant in Sword & Shield
9 walking spots at Lv. 10-15 for Bouffalant, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
No wild encounters for Bouffalant in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Bouffalant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Bouffalant in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Bouffalant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Bouffalant is a DexNav-only find on Route 113, coming in at level 18 and rare enough that the search tool is your best shot.
Best Locations to Catch Bouffalant in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Base Stats
Bouffalant's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Attack doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Attack EVs.
These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.
Bouffalant Event Distributions
Bouffalant has had only a single Mystery Gift event distribution to its name.
It's Bouffalant!Omega RubyNot shiny
Bouffalant Guide
Bouffalant plays as a tank. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
Bouffalant pairs best with Hydreigon, Cofagrigus, and Eelektross. Hydreigon has Decent synergy and covers what Bouffalant can't handle on its own.
Bouffalant's hidden ability is Soundproof. It protects against sound-based moves. Situational compared to Reckless and Sap Sipper.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Bouffalant. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Bouffalant has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Bouffalant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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