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Vullaby.

national dex #629 · gen V
BST 370 · dark / flying
Vullaby official artwork
darkflying
#629 · gen V
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HP
70
ATK
55
DEF
75
SPA
45
SPD
65
SPE
60
BST 370 · best Defense 75 · worst Sp. Atk 45 · meters scale to 200

Vullaby is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy and resists Grass, Ghost, Dark and is immune to Ground, Psychic.

Typingdarkflying
AbilitiesOvercoat, Big Pecks, Weak Armor
Height, weight0.5 m / 9.0 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsFlying
Previous
#628braviary
Dex position
#629 of 1025
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#630mandibuzz

Vullaby base stats

BST 370 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk55103229
Def75139273
SpA4585207
SpD65121251
Spe60112240
BST370bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def

Vullaby weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Dark / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi1
gro0
fly1
psy0
bug1
roc2
gho½
dra1
dar½
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy
Resists
Grass, Ghost, Dark
Immune to
Ground, Psychic

Vullaby abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
OvercoatProtects against damage from weather.
Big PecksProtects against Defense drops.
Weak ArmorhiddenRaises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Vullaby evolution line

2 stages

Vullaby evolves into Mandibuzz: level it up to 54 or higher. How to evolve Vullaby, every game

Best Vullaby moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
flyingBrave BirdPHYS120
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
flyingFlyPHYS90
darkDark PulseSPEC80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90

Vullaby moves

gen 9 · 74 moves · 14 level-up · 42 TM/HM · 7 egg · 11 tutor
48 moves · Vullaby appears in 8 games
GustL1LeerL1PluckL12FlatterL19Knock OffL24Iron DefenseL30TailwindL37Air SlashL42Dark PulseL48Nasty PlotL54WhirlwindL55DefogL60AttractL66Brave BirdL72Air CutterTMDouble EdgeTMDual WingbeatTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearseggFeather DanceTMFlyTMFoul PlayeggHeat WaveTMLash OutTMMean LookeggProtectTMPsych UpTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock TombTMRoosteggScary FaceeggShadow BallTMSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSpiteTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThroat ChopTMToxiceggU TurnTMUproarTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
GustSTABflyingSPEC40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
PluckSTABflyingPHYS60100%20Level 12
FlatterdarkSTAT-100%15Level 19
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20Level 24
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 30
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Level 37
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 42
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Level 48
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20Level 54
WhirlwindnormalSTAT--20Level 55
DefogflyingSTAT--15Level 60
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15Level 66
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15Level 72
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brave BirdSTABflyingPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Feather DanceflyingSTAT-100%15TM / HM
FlySTABflyingPHYS9095%15TM / HM
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
PluckSTABflyingPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoostflyingSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Throat ChopSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
U TurnbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Egg
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Egg
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Mean LooknormalSTAT--5Egg
RoostflyingSTAT--5Egg
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Egg
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Egg
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
Foul PlaySTABdarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Heat WavefireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Knock OffSTABdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Lash OutSTABdarkPHYS75100%5Tutor
RoostflyingSTAT--5Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor

Vullaby Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It wears a bone to protect its rear. It often squabbles with others of its kind over particularly comfy bones.

Shield

Vullaby grow quickly. Bones that have gotten too small for older Vullaby to wear often get passed down to younger ones in the nest.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It protects its plump posterior with the bones of prey it has consumed. As it grows, it replaces the bones.

Moon

It can’t fly yet and must wait until its wings have developed more. Since it’s still at a playful age, it hops around friskily.

Ultra Sun

Mandibuzz gives it the bones it wears. Vullaby’s wings are short, so it can’t fly yet, but it jumps around, dreaming of wide open skies.

Ultra Moon

Its healthy appetite leads to visible growth spurts. It often has to replace the bones it wears as its size increases.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.

Generation V3 entries
Black

Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.

White

They tend to guard their posteriors with suitable bones they have found. They pursue weak Pokémon.

Black 2, White 2

Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.

Vullaby species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBrown
ShapeWings
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio100% Female
Egg groupsFlying
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience74
EV yield1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#629
Unova (BW)#135
Unova (B2W2)#111
Alola (SM)#077
Melemele#077
Poni#028
Alola (USUM)#091
Melemele (USUM)#091
Poni (USUM)#037
Galar#283
Isle of Armor#181
Kitakami#127
Blueberry#034
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread55 Atk / 45 SpA
Best statDefense 75average
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 3 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Vullaby

Vullaby is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It wears a bone to protect its rear. It often squabbles with others of its kind over particularly comfy bones. Vullaby stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Vullaby base stats

Vullaby has a base stat total of 370, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 75 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 45 (below average). Vullaby is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Vullaby weaknesses and resistances

As a Dark and Flying-type, Vullaby is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy-type moves, resists Grass, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground and Psychic-type moves. This gives Vullaby 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Vullaby abilities

Vullaby's abilities include Overcoat, Big Pecks, Weak Armor. Overcoat protects against damage from weather.. Big Pecks protects against Defense drops. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Vullaby moves and learnset

Vullaby can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Vullaby can learn Double Edge (Normal), Heat Wave (Fire), Take Down (Normal).

Training Vullaby

Vullaby has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Vullaby yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Vullaby belongs to the Flying egg group. Vullaby is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Vullaby → Mandibuzz).

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

Tools for Vullaby
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