Stats & Training
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.
Although it’s a bit of a ruffian, this Pokémon will take lost Vullaby under its wing and care for them till they’re ready to leave the nest.
They adorn themselves with bones. There seem to be fashion trends among them, as different bones come into and fall out of popularity.
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tyranitar builds →Thunder 2x46-54% Blizzard 2x46-54% Stone Edge 2x77-91% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Tinkaton FairySteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tinkaton builds →Play Rough 2x44-52% Draining Kiss 2x26-31% Fairy Wind 2x21-24% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x45-54% Draining Kiss 2x29-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
 Dedenne ElectricFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dedenne builds →Thunder 2x61-71% Play Rough 2x36-42% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x44-52% | ||
 Pawmo ElectricFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Pawmo builds →Thunder 2x43-50% Wild Charge 2x44-52% Thunderbolt 2x36-42% Discharge 2x31-37% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-10% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Bronzong builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWindrider ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Brambleghast builds →Rapid Spin8-10% Poltergeist14-16% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Slowking builds →Scald21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Azelf builds →Explosion32-38% Flamethrower23-28% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 47 partners from the Flying egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Mandibuzz Best Moveset
Mandibuzz's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in, and Roost handles sustain. Overcoat and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Mandibuzz best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Toxic
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Mandibuzz's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Sky Attack and Brave Bird, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fire coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mandibuzz in Scarlet & Violet
Mandibuzz isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Vullaby from Black, Black 2, or Shield. The evolution path from Vullaby to Mandibuzz is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Mandibuzz in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain VullabyAlso found in:
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓
Mandibuzz Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. It works best as a support. Roost with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Mandibuzz's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. Mandibuzz has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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.
In Scarlet & Violet, Mandibuzz fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Roost, Foulplay, Defog, and U Turn. Roost leads at 24% 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves