Wobbuffet Best Moveset
The single largest tier drop in the remake, falling from S-tier to F. AbilityShadow Tag prevents opponents from switching and 190 HP survives hits, but 33 in both offenses means the moveset can't deal direct damage. Nerfs to AbilityShadow Tag interactions across generations gutted the trapping strategy that defined it.
Counter and Mirror Coat reflected double damage, but guessing wrong meant doing nothing in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Without trapping, opponents just swapped out.
Utility Moveset
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Mirror Coat
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Shadow Tag arrived in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire) and broke the game. Trap the opponent, predict physical or special, reflect for a guaranteed KO. Banned from standard play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wobbuffet best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Encore
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Two gens banned. Shadow Tag trapping plus Encore locked opponents into one move in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Predict the lock, Counter or Mirror Coat. Simple and devastating.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Encore
- Mirror Coat
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Still effective but the metagame adapted in Gen V (Black & White). Faster Pokemon with mixed offenses made the physical/special prediction much harder.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Encore
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
The metagame evolved past Wobbuffet in Gen VI (X & Y). Mega Evolutions hit hard enough to OHKO through Counter attempts, and U-turn escaped Shadow Tag.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
Recommended Teammates
Z-Moves made damage prediction even harder in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Wobbuffet's entire gimmick was too inconsistent for a format this explosive.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Three straight gens at the bottom in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Shadow Tag couldn't save a Pokemon that did nothing when it guessed wrong.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Encore
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Wobbuffet Weakness
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Wobbuffet Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Wobbuffet
Meowscarada's U-turn hits Wobbuffet for 54-63%. Chandelure deals 49-58% with Shadow Ball.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off 2x50-59% U Turn 2x54-63% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Energy Ball18-22% Flamethrower27-32% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x53-63% Ice Shard16-19% | ||
Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Wobbuffet to get Wynaut eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Wobbuffet
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 BDSP
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.
Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetBreed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Wobbuffet ✓Lake VerityLv.3-4Using PokeRadarRate 22%Lake AcuityLv.34-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Lake ValorLv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
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 SwSh
The path to Wobbuffet starts with Wynaut at Lv. 19-58 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetBreed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Wobbuffet ✓Hammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 45%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 29%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 25%Heavy FogMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 25%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 24%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 15%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 13%SandstormRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 10%All WeatherBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 10%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 5%Intense SunDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 55%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Heavy Fogor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Wobbuffet can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Wynaut from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Black & White and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Wobbuffet in USUM
Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 2 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Wobbuffet ✓
Wobbuffet isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Wynaut from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Black & White. The evolution path from Wynaut to Wobbuffet is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Wobbuffet in SM
- Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetLATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Mirage Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Swarm · Route 2 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Wobbuffet ✓
Base Stats
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.
It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Wobbuffet Guide
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.
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.
Base 33 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Wobbuffet is a mixed attacker with base 33 Attack and 33 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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