Is Mandibuzz Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ultra Moon exclusive Dark/Flying with great defensive bulk. Kahili runs one on her E4 team. Dark immunity handles Acerola's Ghost attacks. Level 54 evolution means most players won't have it for the E4, but it's a top defensive pick for postgame.
Vullaby has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Mandibuzz trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Vullaby has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Vullaby's weaknesses hard.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Vullaby trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Mandibuzz trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Mandibuzz trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Mandibuzz has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Mandibuzz trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Mandibuzz trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Vullaby on Route 3 (walking, Lv 10-13). Shaking/Bubbling spots.
Your Vullaby should hit Level 54 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Mandibuzz in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
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
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mareep (Poke Pelago Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Ampharos builds →Thunderbolt 2x67-80% Power Gem 2x39-47% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x73-86% Ice Beam 2x46-55% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x73-86% Ice Beam 2x21-26% Thunderbolt 2x21-26% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x73-86% Ice Beam 2x46-54% | ||
 Florges Fairy | B | |
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 2x56-66% Stone Edge 2x47-56% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x135-159%KO Ice Beam 2x28-33% Thunderbolt 2x28-33% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Xurkitree builds →Thunderbolt 2x93-110%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x55-65% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x76-89% Ice Beam 2x37-44% Thunderbolt 2x37-44% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | S | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Conflict Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tapu Koko builds →Wild Charge 2x60-71% Dazzling Gleam 2x49-58% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Magearna's Ice Beam hits Mandibuzz for 40-47%. Greninja's Ice Beam hits Mandibuzz for 61-72%. Tapu Koko deals 58-69% with Thunderbolt.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magearna builds →Volt Switch 2x31-37% Ice Beam 2x40-47% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse13-16% Ice Beam 2x61-72% Hydro Pump37-44% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Volt Switch 2x45-53% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-61% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Kartana builds →Knock Off8-9% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Mandibuzz Evolutions
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
USUM Mandibuzz Best Moveset
110 HP and 105 Defense with Dark/Flying typing and AbilityOvercoat blocking powder moves and weather damage. MoveDefog clears hazards and MoveRoost recovers HP. MoveFoul Play uses the opponent's Attack stat for damage. The moveset holds B-tier through defensive bulk and Foul Play that punishes physical attackers without needing its own offensive stats.
Best Build
Mandibuzz best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Foul Play
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Fake Tears and Foul Play 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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It skillfully arranges the bones of its prey to construct its nest. Most of the bones are Cubone.
It’s always searching for food for Vullaby. When it finds a weak Pokémon, Mandibuzz swoops it right off to its nest.
Mandibuzz Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a support. Roost with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Roost, Defog, Foulplay, 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