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.
They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
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 no compatible partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Bouffalant easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belch, Headbutt and 6 more to offspring.
Nothing fancy here. Bouffalant builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Careful nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Defense EVs. Sapsipper does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Bouffalant Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Head Charge
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Bouffalant threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fighting 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
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Bouffalant in X & Y. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Bouffalant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to X & Y.
Also found in:
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 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