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 desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
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)
 Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Feint Attack 2x39-46% Ominous Wind 2x39-46% Thief 2x39-46% Pursuit 2x27-32% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Thief 2x50-59% Pursuit 2x34-40% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x48-57% Fury Cutter 2x25-30% | ||
 Pineco Bug | D | |
 Combee Bug | D | |
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-81% Sucker Punch 2x24-28% Shadow Claw 2x36-42% Shadow Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x52-61% Feint Attack 2x39-46% Ominous Wind 2x39-46% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Bite 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Scyther builds →U-turn 2x53-63% Thief 2x30-36% Pursuit 2x21-25% Fury Cutter 2x31-37% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-29% Thief 2x33-39% Payback 2x28-33% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-81% Sucker Punch 2x24-28% Shadow Claw 2x36-42% Shadow Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x52-61% Feint Attack 2x39-46% Ominous Wind 2x39-46% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Bite 2x52-61% Thief 2x52-61% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-29% Thief 2x33-39% Payback 2x28-33% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x31-37% Bite 2x29-35% Thief 2x29-35% Payback 2x25-29% | ||
Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x65-76% Sucker Punch 2x22-26% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% Shadow Punch 2x29-34% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Sucker Punch 2x43-50% Feint Attack 2x36-43% Ominous Wind 2x36-43% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x43-51% Shadow Ball 2x27-33% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Bite 2x49-57% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x23-28% Feint Attack 2x30-36% Thief 2x30-36% Payback 2x25-30% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Houndour builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Bite 2x27-32% Feint Attack 2x27-32% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Sucker Punch 2x43-51% Feint Attack 2x38-44% Ominous Wind 2x38-44% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x43-51% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Bite 2x49-58% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x17-20% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% Feint Attack 2x38-44% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-44% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Knock Off 2x34-40% Feint Attack 2x32-38% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x23-28% Feint Attack 2x29-35% Thief 2x29-35% Payback 2x25-29% | ||
Spiritomb GhostDark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 209 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Spiritomb builds →Dark Pulse 2x50-59% Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Sucker Punch 2x44-52% Feint Attack 2x37-44% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →X-Scissor 2x44-52% Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Sucker Punch 2x58-69% Shadow Claw 2x39-46% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Sneasel builds →X-Scissor 2x34-40% Shadow Ball 2x17-20% Shadow Claw 2x30-35% Feint Attack 2x38-45% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Sableye builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Shadow Claw 2x37-44% Knock Off 2x34-41% Feint Attack 2x32-38% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Houndour builds →Crunch 2x36-43% Shadow Ball 2x30-35% Bite 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x28-33% | ||
In Platinum, 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% | ||
Platinum 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.
Platinum Wobbuffet Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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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 Platinum
the PokeRadar is the only way to find Wobbuffet in this game. 2 locations host these encounters, and each one has its own conditions. These become available in early-game encounter areas. Sort below to compare them.
Where To Catch Wobbuffet in Platinum
Step 1Breed Wynaut from WobbuffetBreed from Wobbuffet at the Day Care.
Step 2Wobbuffet ✓Lake VerityUsing PokeRadar Lv.4 WaterUncommonEarlyLake ValorUsing PokeRadar Lv.39-41 WaterUncommonLateor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Wobbuffet Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. Wobbuffet is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.
In Platinum, Wobbuffet can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Platinum, we rate Wobbuffet C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum'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.
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- 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