Stats & Training
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
Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy moves hit Vullaby for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
 Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x19-23% Rollout 2x16-19% Rock Blast 2x11-14% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x34-42% Smack Down 2x34-42% Rock Blast 2x19-23% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x52-61% Spark 2x47-56% Thunder Shock 2x31-38% Nuzzle 2x19-23% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Dwebble builds →Smack Down 2x44-52% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x53-64% Thunder Shock 2x40-48% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x16-20% Rollout 2x13-16% Rock Blast 2x9-12% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x29-36% Smack Down 2x29-36% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
 Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x33-40% | ||
 Swirlix Fairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Swirlix builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x33-40% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x52-61% Thunder Shock 2x40-47% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x18-22% Rollout 2x12-14% Rock Blast 2x12-14% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-72% Rock Throw 2x52-61% Rock Blast 2x27-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x42-51% Rock Throw 2x30-36% Smack Down 2x30-36% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-47% Fairy Wind 2x34-40% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x16-20% Rollout 2x11-14% Rock Blast 2x9-11% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x71-84% Spark 2x59-70% Nuzzle 2x21-25% | ||
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x66-79% Rock Blast 2x31-36% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x93-109%KO Volt Switch 2x80-95% Thunder Fang 2x52-62% Shock Wave 2x71-84% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Throw 2x15-19% Rollout 2x11-13% Rock Blast 2x9-11% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x36-43% Fairy Wind 2x29-35% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x72-86% Spark 2x61-72% Nuzzle 2x20-24% | ||
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Drednaw builds →Rock Tomb 2x71-83% Rock Blast 2x31-38% | ||
 Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x58-68% Spark 2x62-73% Electroweb 2x46-54% Thunder Shock 2x35-41% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 2x20-24% Rock Throw 2x14-17% Rollout 2x10-12% Rock Blast 2x8-10% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x37-44% Fairy Wind 2x28-34% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x70-83% Spark 2x58-68% Nuzzle 2x20-24% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x76-90% Smack Down 2x51-61% Rock Blast 2x27-32% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x59-70% Spark 2x61-72% Electroweb 2x47-56% Thunder Shock 2x35-42% | ||
Shuckle BugRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Shuckle builds →Rock Slide 2x22-26% Rock Tomb 2x17-21% Rock Throw 2x16-19% Rollout 2x9-12% | ||
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Ancient Power 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% Icy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Boltund Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Boltund builds →Volt Switch 2x71-84% Spark 2x59-70% Nuzzle 2x19-23% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x77-91% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% Smack Down 2x53-63% Rock Blast 2x27-33% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x60-71% Spark 2x64-75% Electroweb 2x47-56% Thunder Shock 2x34-41% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x114-135%KO Draining Kiss 2x73-86% Disarming Voice 2x58-69% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x125-148%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x105-124%KO Icy Wind 2x49-59% Draining Kiss 2x67-79% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x78-92% Rock Slide 2x44-51% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Icy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x64-75% Ancient Power 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% Smack Down 2x44-51% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Hatterene can KO Vullaby with Dazzling Gleam (151-178%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (226-266%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 125-147%.
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Tyranitar builds →Crunch45-53% Stone Edge 2x226-266%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x97-114%KO Electroweb 2x77-91% Thunderbolt 2x125-147%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x70-83% Knock Off19-22% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vullaby View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x137-161%KO Scald41-48% Volt Switch 2x107-126%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Vullaby with 42 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Mean Look, Roost, Toxic to offspring.
Sword & Shield Vullaby Best Moveset
Start with spread EVs. Timid nature gives Vullaby the right fast special lean, Berryjuice adds extra utility, and Weakarmor works in the background. Bravebird is the main damage option.
Best Build
Vullaby best EVs are Speed and Attack
Utility Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Knock Off
- Heat Wave
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Sword & Shield Vullaby Locations
Vullaby's scattered across 20 spots in early-game routes with decent spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Vullaby in Sword & Shield
You'll find Vullaby across 20 walking encounters from Lv. 10-41, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
Vullaby Guide
At 370 BST, Vullaby is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Mandibuzz before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Vullaby works as a placeholder. Dark/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Mandibuzz. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
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