Mandibuzz Best Moveset
110 HP at 105 Defense on Dark/Flying with AbilityOvercoat blocking weather damage and all powder moves. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards. NatureBold maximizes physical bulk. The moveset absorbs physical damage, clears hazards with Defog, and uses MoveFoul Play to hit with the opponent's Attack stat. A-Tier as a premier physical wall.
Dark/Flying with Overcoat blocking weather chip and Spore in Gen V (Black & White). Foul Play used the opponent's Attack stat. Weak offensively but annoying to remove.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Taunt
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off became more powerful and Mandibuzz used it alongside Foul Play. Defog removed hazards from a wall that refused to die.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mandibuzz best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Dropped slightly in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-Moves bypassed the bulk Mandibuzz relied on. Foul Play and Knock Off were still the formula.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Foul Play
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Consistent level in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots removed Stealth Rock chip. Mandibuzz walled physical attackers and Defogged hazards across two gens.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Foul Play
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Rose again in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Foul Play punished the format's physical attackers harder than ever. Five gens of relevance built on using the opponent's power against them.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Defog
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Mandibuzz Weakness
Type-wise, Mandibuzz takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Mandibuzz's overall bulk (110/105/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
What is Mandibuzz Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Mandibuzz
Scizor's Close Combat hits Mandibuzz for 36-42%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off9-11% U Turn20-24% Wood Hammer17-20% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch12-14% Knock Off10-11% U Turn21-25% Close Combat36-42% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Cinderace builds →U Turn12-14% Sucker Punch6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves View Salamence builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Ogerpon builds →Knock Off8-10% U Turn18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Metagross builds →Bullet Punch8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Slither Wing builds →U Turn14-17% Close Combat25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Slowking builds →Scald14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Lokix builds →U Turn18-21% Knock Off8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Incineroar builds →Knock Off6-7% Flare Blitz22-26% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Mandibuzz is the evolved form of Vullaby. Breeding produces Vullaby eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Vullaby gave Mandibuzz the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mandibuzz to get Vullaby eggs using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
Shiny Mandibuzz
Slightly lighter brown with shifted tones. Mandibuzz is a cool vulture Pokemon that deserved a much more dramatic shiny than what amounts to a mild tan.
Shiny Mandibuzz Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 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 methodologyHow to Get Mandibuzz
2 locations for Mandibuzz in endgame routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in SV
The path to Mandibuzz starts with Vullaby at Lv. 7-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VullabyFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldDayInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldDayParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldDaySavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldDaySavanna BiomeLv.57OverworldDay
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.67Overworldor evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Mandibuzz catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
A solid number of locations for Mandibuzz with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in SwSh
To get Mandibuzz, start by catching Vullaby through walking encounters at Lv. 10-41. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch VullabyPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 25%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%OvercastStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldShieldRate 10%All Weather
- Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Dusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SnowstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%Normal WeatherDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%OvercastDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%RainingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SandstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SnowingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%Intense SunDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%ThunderstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 98%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 25%Normal Weatheror evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Mandibuzz catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Only Ultra Moon hides Mandibuzz, and only in the rustling patches of the Poni Plains; watch for the grass to shudder, then face the bone-decked vulture at levels 54 to 57.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in USUM
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓or evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Mandibuzz catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Only Moon trainers will find Mandibuzz circling the high grass of Poni Plains, a late-game walker that shows up between levels 54 and 57.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in SM
The path to Mandibuzz starts with Vullaby at Lv. 11-55 via gift and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Mandibuzz ✓or evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Mandibuzz catch rates for Sun & Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
Mandibuzz's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
They adorn themselves with bones. There seem to be fashion trends among them, as different bones come into and fall out of popularity.
Mandibuzz Guide
Mandibuzz plays as a support. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully.
Mandibuzz pairs best with Alomomola, Gliscor, and Slowking Galar. Alomomola has Decent synergy and covers what Mandibuzz can't handle on its own.
Mandibuzz's hidden ability is Weak Armor. It raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move. Situational compared to Big Pecks and Overcoat.
Bold is the go-to nature for Mandibuzz. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe EVs. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Mandibuzz has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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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