Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Bouffalant useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Sap Sipper absorbs Grass moves and boosts its Attack. Part of the Gen 5 roster.
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 can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd.
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 Weakness
GoodType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Bouffalant easily with 138 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Belch, Cotton Guard, Endeavor and 4 more to offspring.
You commit to a move every time Bouffalant comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Reckless adds to that. Max HP and Attack EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Best Bouffalant Moveset
- Head Charge
- High Horsepower
- Zen Headbutt
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Bouffalant threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Fighting and Dark standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Skull Bash and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
You can catch Bouffalant through 18 walking encounters from Lv. 10-15, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Bouffalant looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Sap Sipper is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-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 doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 490 base stat total.
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Bouffalant appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A