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Bouffalant.

national dex #626 · gen V
BST 490 · normal
Bouffalant official artwork
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#626 · gen V
Profile
HP
95
ATK
110
DEF
95
SPA
40
SPD
95
SPE
55
BST 490 · best Attack 110 · worst Sp. Atk 40 · meters scale to 200

Bouffalant is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesReckless, Sap Sipper, Soundproof
Height, weight1.6 m / 94.6 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Bouffalant base stats

BST 490 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP95300394
Atk110202350
Def95175317
SpA4076196
SpD95175317
Spe55103229
BST490bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Bouffalant weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Bouffalant abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
RecklessStrengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
Sap SipperAbsorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
SoundproofhiddenProtects against sound-based moves.

Best Bouffalant moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHead ChargePHYS120
normalUproarSPEC90
normalBody SlamPHYS85
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
bugMegahornPHYS120
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
dragonOutragePHYS120
fightingSuperpowerPHYS120

Bouffalant moves

gen 8 · 77 moves · 13 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 10 egg · 10 tutor
57 moves · Bouffalant appears in 7 games
LeerL1TackleL1Fury AttackL11Scary FaceL21Horn AttackL25RevengeL26Throat ChopL35Focus EnergyL36Head ChargeL40ReversalL46MegahornL50Swords DanceL56Giga ImpactL61AmnesiaeggAssuranceTMAttractTMBelcheggBody SlamTMBulldozeTMClose CombatTMCotton GuardeggEarthquakeTMEndeavoreggEndureTMFacadeTMHeadbutteggHigh HorsepowerTMIron HeadeggLash OuttutorMud ShoteggMud SlapeggOutrageTMPaybackTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRetaliateTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSkull BasheggSleep TalkTMSmart StrikeTMSnoreTMStompeggStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSuperpowerTMSurfTMTauntTMUproarTMWild ChargeTMWork UpTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Fury AttackSTABnormalPHYS1585%20Level 11
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 21
Horn AttackSTABnormalPHYS65100%25Level 25
RevengefightingPHYS60100%10Level 26
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Level 35
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 36
Head ChargeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 40
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Level 46
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10Level 50
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 56
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5Level 61
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliateSTABnormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RevengefightingPHYS60100%10TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundSTABnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Egg
BelchpoisonSPEC12090%10Egg
Cotton GuardgrassSTAT--10Egg
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Egg
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Egg
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Egg
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15Egg
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Egg
Skull BashSTABnormalPHYS130100%10Egg
StompSTABnormalPHYS65100%20Egg
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Lash OutdarkPHYS75100%5Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SuperpowerfightingPHYS120100%5Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Bouffalant Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd.

Shield

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.

Generation V3 entries
Black

Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.

White

They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.

Black 2, White 2

They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.

Bouffalant species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBrown
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight94.6 kg (208.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience172
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#626
Unova (BW)#132
Unova (B2W2)#269
Isle of Armor#053
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker110 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statAttack 110very good
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Bouffalant

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd. Bouffalant stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 94.6 kg (208.6 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Bouffalant base stats

Bouffalant has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Bouffalant excels as a physical attacker. Bouffalant is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Bouffalant weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Bouffalant is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Bouffalant 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Bouffalant abilities

Bouffalant's abilities include Reckless, Sap Sipper, Soundproof. Reckless strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.. Sap Sipper absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Soundproof, which protects against sound-based moves.

Bouffalant moves and learnset

Bouffalant can learn 77 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Head Charge (Normal, 120 power), Uproar (Normal, 90 power), Body Slam (Normal, 85 power). For coverage, Bouffalant can learn Megahorn (Bug), Close Combat (Fighting), Outrage (Dragon).

Training Bouffalant

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Bouffalant can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Bouffalant yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Bouffalant belongs to the Ground egg group.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Bouffalant. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Bouffalant, or use the team builder to see how Bouffalant fits into your squad.

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