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 |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Stunfisk builds →Thunder Shock 2x28-34% | ||
 Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x13-15% Rollout 2x9-11% Rock Blast 2x9-11% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x31-38% Rock Throw 2x21-26% Smack Down 2x21-26% Rock Blast 2x13-15% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x31-38% Spark 2x31-38% Thunder Shock 2x21-26% Nuzzle 2x13-15% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dwebble builds →Smack Down 2x25-30% Rock Blast 2x15-19% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x32-38% Thunder Shock 2x23-29% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x13-16% Rollout 2x7-10% Rock Blast 2x7-10% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x30-35% Rock Throw 2x21-26% Smack Down 2x21-26% Rock Blast 2x13-16% | ||
 Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x23-29% Fairy Wind 2x21-26% | ||
 Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x23-29% Fairy Wind 2x21-26% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x32-38% Thunder Shock 2x24-29% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x12-14% Rollout 2x7-9% Rock Blast 2x7-9% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x59-69% Rock Tomb 2x37-43% Rock Throw 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x27-32% Rock Throw 2x19-23% Smack Down 2x19-23% Rock Blast 2x12-14% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x24-29% Fairy Wind 2x21-26% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x11-13% Rollout 2x7-9% Rock Blast 2x7-9% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x43-51% Spark 2x38-44% Nuzzle 2x13-15% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x41-49% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x54-64% Volt Switch 2x49-57% Thunder Fang 2x33-40% Shock Wave 2x41-49% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x10-13% Rollout 2x7-8% Rock Blast 2x7-8% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x23-27% Fairy Wind 2x17-21% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x43-50% Spark 2x37-44% Nuzzle 2x14-17% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x43-50% Rock Blast 2x20-23% | ||
 Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x34-40% Spark 2x37-44% Electroweb 2x27-32% Thunder Shock 2x21-25% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 2x13-15% Rock Throw 2x10-11% Rollout 2x6-8% Rock Blast 2x6-8% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x21-25% Fairy Wind 2x18-21% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x36-42% Nuzzle 2x13-15% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x46-55% Smack Down 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x18-21% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x34-40% Spark 2x37-44% Electroweb 2x27-33% Thunder Shock 2x20-24% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 2x12-15% Rock Tomb 2x10-13% Rock Throw 2x9-11% Rollout 2x6-7% | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x46-55% Ancient Power 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Icy Wind 2x15-18% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x41-49% Spark 2x35-42% Nuzzle 2x12-15% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Smack Down 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x35-42% Spark 2x38-46% Electroweb 2x29-34% Thunder Shock 2x21-25% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x67-79% Draining Kiss 2x43-51% Disarming Voice 2x34-40% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x63-74% Icy Wind 2x29-34% Draining Kiss 2x40-47% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Icy Wind 2x15-18% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x38-46% Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Smack Down 2x25-30% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Mandibuzz for 65-77%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor65-77% U Turn9-11% Shadow Ball20-24% Flamethrower30-36% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Excadrill builds →Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rillaboom builds →U Turn15-17% Wood Hammer19-22% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Corviknight builds →U Turn8-10% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Kartana builds →Knock Off8-9% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 42 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Mean Look, Roost, Toxic.
Sword & Shield 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 spread EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Mandibuzz best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Mean Look and Roost give Mandibuzz options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Sky Attack and Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mandibuzz in Sword & Shield
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 Sword & Shield
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 DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlySnowstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert5%EarlyNormal WeatherBridge FieldGrass Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 2Overworld Lv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherRoute 8Overworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll Weather
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Dusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostNormal WeatherDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSnowstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostThunderstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostIntense SunDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSnowingDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostSandstormDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostRainingDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.54100%PostOvercastDusty Bowl - FlyingOverworld Lv.5498%PostHeavy FogLake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water25%PostNormal Weatheror evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Mandibuzz Guide
In Sword & Shield, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a support. U Turn with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, the core moveset is U Turn, Roost, Foulplay, and Defog. U Turn leads at 23% 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 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