Physical
Support
CTier
33Speed · Very Slow

Raw HP carries Wobbuffet's bulk more than the defenses do. Attack barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Patient Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP190
S
Attack33
F
Defense58
D
Sp. Atk33
F
Sp. Def58
D
Speed33
F
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.3 m
4'03"Average
Weight28.5 kg
62.8 lbsLight
Base XP142
Average
Abilities
Shadow TagTop Pick
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
TelepathyHARare
Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entries

It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret.

Type-wise, Wobbuffet takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Wobbuffet's overall bulk (190/58/58) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Wobbuffet Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic
Type ChartVulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
BugGhostDark
½xResist
FightingPsychic
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (2)
FightingPoison
How to Beat Wobbuffet (Best Counters)

Kingambit deals 68-80% with Sucker Punch.

Volcarona
Volcarona
BugFire
A
Recommended Build
AbilityFlame Body
ItemGrassyseed
NatureModest
Moves
  • Quiver Dance
  • Heat Wave
  • ProtectPriority
  • Tera Blast
Damage vs Wobbuffet
Heat Wave
26-30%
View Volcarona builds →

Evolved from Wynaut. Wobbuffet is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+95 over Wynaut), and Wobbuffet peaks at 405 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Wynaut
#360Wynaut
15
Level 15
Wobbuffet
#202Wobbuffet
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wynaut
Psychic
Wobbuffet
Psychic
HP
95
190+95
ATK
23
33+10
DEF
48
58+10
SP.ATK
23
33+10
SP.DEF
48
58+10
SPE
23
33+10
BST
260D-Tier
405C-Tier+145
ROLE
Balanced
Support
TYPE
Utility
Utility

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Wobbuffet to get Wynaut eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.

Egg Groups
Indeterminate
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirgalladegastrodonstunfisktrevenantshellosphantumpcofagriguskirliacastformraltsyamask
12 of 63·

Nothing fancy here. Wobbuffet builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Shadowtag does its job quietly.

Best Build

All 16 games
Experimental
Ability
Telepathy
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Wobbuffet
Relaxed+DEF

Wobbuffet best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Doubles Bulky Support Moveset

  • CounterSLOW -5Coverage
  • Mirror CoatSTAB
  • CharmUtility
  • Destiny Bond

Recommended Teammates

Clefairy
ClefairyDecent

Moves

All 16 games

Not a lot to pick from. Wobbuffet gets Mirror Coat for same-type damage, and Fighting coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Amnesia
A——20Psychic
Lv 1
Charm
S—10020Fairy
Lv 1
Counter-5
S—10020Fighting
Lv 1
Destiny Bond
S——5Ghost
Lv 1
Encore
S—1005Normal
Lv 1
Mirror Coat-5
S—10020Psychic
Lv 1
Safeguard
A——25Normal
Lv 1
Splash
D——40Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM20
Safeguard
A——25Normal

Egg Moves

Wobbuffet doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Wobbuffet can't learn any Tutor moves
All 16 games

Wynaut doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Wobbuffet starts at the nursery. Catch Wobbuffet first, breed for Wynaut, then evolve through the chain.

Where To Catch Wobbuffet in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

The path to Wobbuffet starts with Wynaut at Lv. 3-63 via special and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Wynaut
    Step 1Breed Wynaut from Wobbuffet

    Breed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.

  2. Wobbuffet
    Step 2Wobbuffet ✓
    Lake Verity
    Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.3-4 Water
    22%Early
    Lake Verity
    Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.3-4 Water
    22%Early
    Lake Acuity
    Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 Water
    22%Late
    Lake Acuity
    Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 Water
    22%Late
    Lake Valor
    Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water
    22%Late
    Lake Valor
    Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water
    22%Late
    Dazzling Cave
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Dazzling Cave
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Stargleam Cavern
    Shining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    Stargleam Cavern
    Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 Cave
    Post
    Post-game
    or evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)

  • Wobbuffet's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 33 Speed, Wobbuffet won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. Wobbuffet is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.

  • Wobbuffet can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

  • We rate Wobbuffet C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 405 BST, it fits the support role. Base 190 HP stands out.

  • Shadow Tag is the go-to ability for Wobbuffet. It prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Its hidden ability Telepathy can work in specific setups.

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Wobbuffet spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

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