While most trainers evolve Vullaby into Mandibuzz immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Ground and Psychic moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Diapered Pokemon.
Vullaby's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Defense doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 1 Defense EV.
It wears a bone to protect its rear. It often squabbles with others of its kind over particularly comfy bones.
Vullaby grow quickly. Bones that have gotten too small for older Vullaby to wear often get passed down to younger ones in the nest.
Vullaby Weakness
GoodElectric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy-type moves hit Vullaby for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all.
Vullaby is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Mandibuzz. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Vullaby.
How to Evolve
Breed Vullaby with 45 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Mean Look, Roost, Toxic to offspring.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Vullaby's Eviolite bulk with a spread EV build EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Weakarmor adds passive value. Knock Off gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Best Vullaby Moveset
- Knock Off
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Vullaby misses out on Mean Look and Roost. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Foul Play, with Normal and Fire coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Vullaby can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or Shield instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Vullaby is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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At 370 BST, Vullaby is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Mandibuzz before bringing it to any serious fight.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Vullaby. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.
Vullaby evolves into Mandibuzz at level 54. Vullaby is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Big Pecks protects against Defense drops — that's the one you want on Vullaby. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Overcoat works too if your team needs something different.
Vullaby is leaning toward the physical side (base 55 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the support role.
Vullaby appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Vullaby has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Vullaby 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