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 AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant 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. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bouffalant easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Bouffalant Locations
moderate rates across 18 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
You can catch Bouffalant through 9 walking encounters from Lv. 10-15, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Bouffalant doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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 doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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 sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
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 Guide
Bouffalant looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Sap Sipper is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier tank on our tier list.
Bouffalant's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Bouffalant gets Sap Sipper, Reckless, and Soundproof. But Sap Sipper is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bouffalant is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
The core moveset is Headcharge, Earthquake, Wild Charge, and Megahorn. Headcharge leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves