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.
If two or more WOBBUFFET meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other’s endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. TRAINERS need to beware of this habit.
WOBBUFFET does nothing but endure attacks - it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the POKéMON will try to take the foe with it using DESTINY BOND.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x20-24% Thief 2x20-24% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 102 Surfing | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x40-47% Thief 2x16-19% | ||
 Illumise Bug | C | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x19-23% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x39-46% Thief 2x16-19% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x29-34% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x20-23% Thief 2x20-23% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x40-47% Thief 2x16-19% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x29-34% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x19-22% Thief 2x19-22% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x45-53% Bite 2x33-39% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
 Duskull Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Duskull builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-34% Thief 2x13-15% Pursuit 2x8-10% Astonish 2x12-14% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x29-34% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Shadow Ball 2x23-27% Bite 2x19-22% Thief 2x19-22% | ||
 Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x44-52% Knock Off 2x21-24% Feint Attack 2x19-22% Thief 2x19-22% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x45-52% Bite 2x32-38% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Poochyena builds →Crunch 2x23-28% Shadow Ball 2x23-27% Bite 2x17-21% Thief 2x17-21% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Nuzleaf builds →Shadow Ball 2x27-31% Feint Attack 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Shuppet Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Shuppet builds →Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Knock Off 2x21-24% Feint Attack 2x19-23% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Forretress's Explosion hits Wobbuffet for 49-58%. Houndoom's Crunch hits Wobbuffet for 70-82%. Dusclops deals 35-41% with Shadow Ball.
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Explosion49-58% Earthquake20-23% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Houndoom builds →Pursuit 2x35-41% Fire Blast48-56% Crunch 2x70-82% | ||
 Dusclops Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Wobbuffet View Dusclops builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 22 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Ruby & Sapphire Wobbuffet Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.
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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
How to Get Wobbuffet in Ruby & Sapphire
Wobbuffet starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Wobbuffet in Ruby & Sapphire
Wynaut is your first catch on the way to Wobbuffet. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WynautMirage IslandSapphireGrass Lv.5-50 WaterCommonEarlyMirage IslandRubyGrass Lv.5-50 WaterCommonEarly
Step 2Wobbuffet ✓Safari Zone - SoutheastRubyGrass Lv.27-29 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SoutheastSapphireGrass Lv.27-29 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SouthwestRubyGrass Lv.27-29 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - SouthwestSapphireGrass Lv.27-29 Facility10%Midor evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)
Wobbuffet Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet at level 15. Wobbuffet is the fully evolved form. It sits at 405 BST in its evolved form.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Wobbuffet can work for a story run. 405 BST is average, but Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
For Ruby & Sapphire, we rate Wobbuffet C-Tier: a niche pick in Ruby & Sapphire'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