Utility
Support
405Average
33Very Slow
CTier

Wobbuffet doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Been around since Gen 2. It works well under Trick Room. Known as the Patient Pokemon.

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
405Above
HP190
S
Attack33
F
Defense58
D
Sp. Atk33
F
Sp. Def58
D
Speed33
F
Total405
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Wobbuffet yields +2 HP
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.3m / 4'03"•28.5kg / 62.8 lbs•142Base XP
Pokedex Entries

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.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

Wobbuffet Weakness

Vulnerable

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.

Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
BugGhostDark
½xResisti
FightingPsychic
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
STAB (2)i
FightingPoison
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Scorei-4
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
Shadow TagPrevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
TelepathyHAProtects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.

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.

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 22 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)
gardevoirkirliacastformraltsmukgengarweezingswalotmagcargohaunterwobbuffetkoffing
12 of 22·

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

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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
Counter-5
—10020Fighting
Lv 1
Destiny Bond
——5Ghost
Lv 1
Mirror Coat-5
—10020Psychic
Lv 1
Safeguard
——25Normal

TM Moves

Wobbuffet can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Wobbuffet doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Wobbuffet can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Charm
—10020Normal
Rem
Encore
—1005Normal
Rem
Splash
——40Normal

Wobbuffet starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn 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.

  1. Wynaut
    Step 1Catch Wynaut
    Mirage Island
    SapphireGrassLv.5-50CommonEarlyWater
    EFFORTLESS
    Mirage Island
    RubyGrassLv.5-50CommonEarlyWater
    EFFORTLESS
  2. Wobbuffet
    Step 2Wobbuffet ✓
    Safari Zone - Southeast
    RubyGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Southeast
    SapphireGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Southwest
    RubyGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Southwest
    SapphireGrassLv.27-29UncommonMidFacility
    EASY
    or evolve from Wynaut (Step 1)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 33 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.

  • Wobbuffet appears in 16 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Wobbuffet spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.