Wobbuffet

Wobbuffet
Current
Information
Type	Psychic
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Shadow Tag Hidden Telepathy
Species	Patient Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.3 m / 4'03" Weight 28.5 kg / 62.8 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation II
Evolution	Evolves from Wynaut
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Blue Egg group(s) Amorphous Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0202
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	107 / 108 (HGSS)
Hoenn	161 / 168 (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos 119 Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	217 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ソーナンス Soonansu
Japanese	Name ソーナンス Soonansu
English	Name Wobbuffet
English	Name Wobbuffet

Wobbuffet (Japanese: ソーナンス, Hepburn: Soonansu) (WAH-buf-fett) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Psychology

Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan Pokémon with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. It has flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail.

Gender differences

Female Wobbuffet is wearing lipstick. In the Pokémon XY series, a female Wobbuffet owned by Dr. White appears to have a red marking, while in the games and Pokémon GO, female Wobbuffet's markings are pink.

Behavior

Wobbuffet almost never attack foes without provocation. In fact, they prefer to avoid confrontation entirely, sheltering themselves away from most other Pokémon. They hate light and shock, living in dark caves and forests that receive almost no light at all. When Wobbuffet are attacked, they inflate themselves and counter; even so, they won't attack again unless their foes are unwise enough to attack twice. Their unconfrontational natures can have rather humorous side effects. Wobbuffet are territorial Pokémon, but will refuse to attack unless struck first. Thus, when two Wobbuffet meet, they will have a stand-off of sorts, refusing to budge before the other. Such duels quickly become fasting contests. One notable exception to their passiveness is when it comes to defending their tails. They will ferociously attack anyone who threatens them and will go to great lengths to keep them concealed in darkness (such as only leaving their caves at night). It is said these tails hold some sort of deep secret about Wobbuffet.

Evolution

Wobbuffet is the evolved form of Wynaut. Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet starting from Level 15.

Game information

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Gold and Silver	Dark Cave	Uncommon
Crystal	Dark Cave	Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire	Safari Zone	Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen	Cerulean Cave, Ruin Valley	Rare
Emerald	Safari Zone	Rare
Diamond and Pearl	Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)	Rare
Platinum	Lake Verity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)	Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Dark Cave, Cerulean Cave	Rare
Black and White	Evolve Wynaut	None
X and Y	Reflection Cave	Rare
Sword and Shield	Route 5, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness	Uncommon
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl	Lake Verity, Lake Valor, Lake Acuity, Grand Underground	Uncommon

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s)	Area(s)
Pokémon Channel	Upgrade binder
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 12 Endless Level 16 Forever Level 61 Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Wynaut
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Marine Resort (B1F-B18F)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave

Pokédex entries

• Gold

  It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.

• Silver

  To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

• Crystal

  In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night.

• Ruby

  If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo the others' endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.

• Sapphire

  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.

• FireRed

  To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

• LeafGreen

  It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.

• Emerald

  Usually docile, a Wobbuffet strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall.

• Diamond

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• Pearl

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• Platinum

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• HeartGold

  It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.

• SoulSilver

  To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

• Black

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• White

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• Black 2

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• White 2

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.

• X

  It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.

• Y

  To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

• Omega Ruby

  If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try and see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to be aware of this habit.

• Alpha Sapphire

  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.

• Sword

  It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.

• Shield

  To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.

• Brilliant Diamond

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret.

• Shining Pearl

  It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret.

Stats

Stats
HP	190
Attack	33
Defense	58
Sp. Atk	33
Sp. Def	58
Speed	33
Total	405

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VIII
• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Evo	Counter	–	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Evo	Mirror Coat	–	100%	20	Psychic	Special
Evo	Safeguard	–	–%	25	Normal	Status
Evo	Destiny Bond	–	–%	5	Ghost	Status
–	Splash	–	–%	40	Normal	Status
–	Charm	–	100%	20	Fairy	Status
–	Encore	–	100%	5	Normal	Status
–	Amnesia	–	–%	20	Psychic	Status
–	Counter	–	–%	20	Fighting	Physical
–	Mirror Coat	–	–%	20	Psychic	Special
–	Safeguard	–	–%	25	Normal	Status
–	Destiny Bond	–	–%	5	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		8 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost		8 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting
1	Mirror Coat	—	100%	20	Psychic
1	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal
1	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VIII (BDSP)
• Generation VIII (SWSH)
• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM20	Safeguard	–	–%	25	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM19	Safeguard	–	–%	25	Normal	Status
TM29	Charm	–	100%	20	Fairy	Status
TR17	Amnesia	–	–%	20	Psychic	Status
TR30	Encore	–	100%	5	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM20	Safeguard	—	—%	25	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Wobbuffet can learn, refer to Wynaut.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation III
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.

Tutoring Generation II
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Appearances

Anime

Jessie's Wobbuffet.

Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet

In the anime, Wobbuffet is a member of Team Rocket, owned by Jessie. It is always causing havoc, and sometimes ruins their plans. Despite this, it's also one of Team Rocket's most powerful Pokémon, being able to defend them from even the most powerful Pokémon's Hyper Beam with its Counter and deflecting Pikachu's Electro Ball using Mirror Coat. It also constantly pops out of its Poké Ball, similarly to Misty's Psyduck, Ash's Oshawott, and Clemont's Chespin.

• Lulu's Wobbuffet
• Officer Jenny's Wobbuffet
• Annie's Wobbuffet
• Dr. White's Wobbuffet

Trivia

• Wobbuffet is one of the 9 Pokémon that has a type of Incense (in this case, it has Lax Incense in order to produce Wynaut eggs).
• In Super Smash Bros., Wobbuffet is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Counter.
• In Generation III, if two Wobbuffet holding Leftovers are sent out against each other, the battle will become endless due to both Wobbuffet being unable to switch out due to Shadow Tag, both Wobbuffet eventually exhausting all their PP and being forced to use Struggle due to the fact that they can't legitimately learn any moves that do direct damage, and both Wobbuffet being unable to faint due to the fact that Leftovers will restore any HP that Struggle does, essentially softlocking the game and forcing at least one player to reset their system. Starting in Generation IV, Shadow Tag was changed so that if two Pokémon with the Ability faced each other, the Abilities would cancel each other out and allow players to switch, done to avoid this type of scenario ever happening again. Struggle was also changed to knock out Pokémon with only one HP with recoil damage for the same reason.
• Prior to Generation VII, Wobbuffet's Special Attack stat had no practical significance, as this stat is only used when Wobbuffet uses a Z-Move or a Max move.
  • Its Attack stat, however, is used when it is forced to use Struggle.
• Wobbuffet is the first non-legendary Pokemon to be placed in the Uber tier in competitive Pokemon.

Origin

Wobbuffet and its pre-evolution are based on the Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese doll with squinted eyes that bobs back and forth when pushed. It may also be based on the Japanese comedian Sanpei Hayashiya, who was often known to pose in a way that involved him touching his forehead and repeating the phrase "sō nansu, okusan" ("That's the way it is, ma'am!"). Wobbuffet's Japanese name, Sōnansu, sounds similar to the phrase and may even be a pun on it considering the inspiration. Wobbuffet's physical design may also be based on a punching bag, as it will often swing or attack back when punched or attacked.

Etymology

Wobbuffet comes from the words "wobble" and "buffet".

Names in other languages

• Japanese: Its Japanese name, Sōnansu, is a corruption of the phrase sō na-n-su (そうなんす) which roughly translates into "That's the way it is, ma'am!". This fits in with Wynaut's Japanese name (Sōnano). Both of their names create an infinite conversation of "Really?" and "That's the way it is!" and so on.
• French: Its French name, Qulbutoké, is a mix of Culbuto (The French name for a Weeble toy, a toy similar to a punching bag) and Toqué (crazy). It is also similar to the phrase "Cool, but okay." which is similar to Wynaut's French translation.

Gallery

Female Wobbuffet

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data