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.
It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Wobbuffet Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
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
Breed with Wobbuffet to get Wynaut eggs easily using 43 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Wobbuffet builds around Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP, Relaxed nature for the right stat lean, and a spread EV build EVs. Telepathy does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Wobbuffet Moveset
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Charm
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
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
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 Sword & Shield
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 ✓EFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3145%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3145%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3129%MidRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3129%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3129%MidRainingEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3129%MidOvercastEASYBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2825%MidNormal WeatherEASYBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2825%MidNormal WeatherEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2825%MidHeavy FogEASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3025%MidHeavy FogEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3124%MidThunderstormEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3124%MidThunderstormEASYBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2915%MidIntense SunEASYBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2915%MidIntense SunMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3113%MidSandstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3113%MidSandstormMODERATERoute 5SwordOverworldLv.19-2110%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 5ShieldOverworldLv.19-2110%MidRouteAll WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3110%MidSnowstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3110%MidSnowstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-315%MidIntense SunMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-315%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-315%MidIntense SunMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-315%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4755%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4755%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterHeavy Fogor 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 a physical attacker with 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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A