Stats & Training
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 build up its counterstrike.
To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x46-55% Shadow Claw 2x40-48% Pursuit 2x36-43% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x46-54% X-Scissor 2x46-54% | ||
 Ledyba Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Ledyba builds →U-turn 2x20-24% Silver Wind 2x25-29% | ||
 Spinarak BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spinarak builds →Leech Life 2x40-48% Shadow Sneak 2x15-18% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x31-36% Shadow Claw 2x41-48% Payback 2x45-53% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x61-72% U-turn 2x53-64% Silver Wind 2x29-35% Pursuit 2x20-25% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x50-59% X-Scissor 2x50-59% Silver Wind 2x29-35% Fury Cutter 2x26-31% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x52-61% U-turn 2x46-55% Silver Wind 2x26-31% Payback 2x22-26% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x44-52% Shadow Ball 2x29-35% Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x57-68% U-turn 2x51-61% Silver Wind 2x27-32% Pursuit 2x20-24% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x48-57% X-Scissor 2x48-57% Silver Wind 2x27-32% Fury Cutter 2x26-30% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x50-59% U-turn 2x43-52% Silver Wind 2x24-29% Payback 2x21-25% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x45-53% Shadow Ball 2x30-35% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Bite 2x51-61% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x60-70% U-turn 2x51-61% Silver Wind 2x27-32% Pursuit 2x21-24% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x48-57% X-Scissor 2x48-57% Silver Wind 2x27-32% Fury Cutter 2x26-30% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x50-59% U-turn 2x45-53% Assurance 2x25-30% Silver Wind 2x24-29% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x43-51% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x58-69% U-turn 2x51-61% Thief 2x30-35% Silver Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x64-75% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x47-56% X-Scissor 2x47-56% Silver Wind 2x26-31% Fury Cutter 2x25-30% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x49-57% U-turn 2x43-51% Assurance 2x25-30% Silver Wind 2x23-28% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x45-53% Shadow Ball 2x29-35% Shadow Claw 2x40-47% Bite 2x51-60% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x59-70% U-turn 2x52-62% Thief 2x30-36% Silver Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x65-77% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Butterfree builds →Bug Buzz 2x56-66% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% U-turn 2x27-32% Silver Wind 2x38-45% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x50-59% U-turn 2x44-52% Assurance 2x25-30% Silver Wind 2x24-28% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gengar can KO Wobbuffet with Shadow Ball (102-120%). Forretress's Explosion hits Wobbuffet for 49-58%. Weavile deals 37-44% with Pursuit.
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x102-120%KO Focus Blast25-30% Explosion44-52% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Explosion49-58% Payback 2x20-23% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Weavile builds →Ice Shard18-22% Pursuit 2x37-44% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Evolved from Wynaut. Wobbuffet is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Wobbuffet Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Wobbuffet in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Grab Wobbuffet from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Wynaut. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Wobbuffet.
Where To Catch Wobbuffet in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Wynaut is your first catch on the way to Wobbuffet. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-49 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetBreed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Wobbuffet ✓Dark Cave - EastSoulSilverGrass Lv.20-25 CaveUncommonMidDark Cave - EastHeartGoldGrass Lv.20-25 CaveUncommonMidCerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.37 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.37 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.42 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.42 CaveRareLateCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.49 CaveRarePostCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.49 CaveRarePostor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Wobbuffet Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. Wobbuffet is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Wobbuffet can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Wobbuffet C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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