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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off9-11% U Turn20-24% Wood Hammer17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Bronzong builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves View Salamence builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Slowking builds →Scald14-17% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIllusion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Zoroark-Hisui builds →
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Evolution
Mandibuzz is the evolved form of Vullaby. Breeding produces Vullaby eggs, and they're average hatch time. 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.
How to Get Mandibuzz
moderate rates across 4 locations for Mandibuzz in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
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)
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. 10-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VullabyPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%ThunderstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 25%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%OvercastStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%RainingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowingRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldShieldRate 10%All Weather
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Dusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SnowstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SnowingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%OvercastDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%SandstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%ThunderstormDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%Normal WeatherDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%RainingDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 100%Intense SunDusty Bowl - FlyingLv.54OverworldShieldRate 98%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 25%Normal Weatheror evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
A few 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 USUM
Step 1Catch VullabyRoute 3 - NorthLv.10-13GrassUltra MoonRate 30%Shaking spot
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassUltra MoonRate 30%Shaking spotor evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Mandibuzz. The 2-stage line runs through Vullaby, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 54 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Mandibuzz in SM
The path to Mandibuzz starts with Vullaby at Lv. 11-55 via gift and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch VullabyRoute 3 - NorthLv.11-12GrassMoonRate 30%Shaking spotPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCMoonRate 3%Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCMoonRate 3%Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCMoonRate 2%
- Step 2Mandibuzz ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Mandibuzz egg.
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 has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 110 HP is where it shines.
Big Pecks is the go-to ability for Mandibuzz. It protects against Defense drops. Its hidden ability Weak Armor can work in specific setups. Overcoat is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Mandibuzz fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 65 Attack. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Roost, Foulplay, Defog, and Toxic. Roost leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Mandibuzz has appeared in 8 games across 6 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 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