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|jname =ソーナンス Soonansu
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|gen=Generation II
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|species=Patient Pokémon
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|species =Patient Pokémon
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|type=Psychic
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|type =Psychic
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|imheight=4'03"
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|metheight=1.3 m
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|metheight =1.3 m
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|metweight=28.5 kg
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|imweight=62.8 lbs.
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|ability=[[Shadow Tag]]
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'''Wobbuffet''' (Japanese: '''ソーナンス''' ''Soonansu'') is a {{type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
  
'''Wobbuffet''' (Japanese: '''ソーナンス''' ''Soonansu'') is a {{type|Psychic}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]].
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
 
===Gender differences===
  
===Gender differences===
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Female Wobbuffets have lipstick-like markings around their mouths or lips. In the Pokemon XY series, a female Wobbuffet owned by Dr. White appears to have a red marking. But in the games and Pokemon GO, female Wobbuffet's markings are pink.
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Female Wobbuffets have lipstick-like markings around their mouths or lips. 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.
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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Wobbuffet is the [[evolved]] form of [[Wynaut]]. Level up [[Wynaut]] to level 15 to obtain this Pokémon.
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Wobbuffet is the [[evolved]] form of [[Wynaut]]. Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet staring from Level 15.
   
 
==Game information==
  
==Game information==
 
===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
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|type=Psychic
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|type =Psychic
 
|goldsilver=[[Dark Cave]]
  
|goldsilver=[[Dark Cave]]
 
|gsrarity=Uncommon
  
|gsrarity=Uncommon
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====Side game locations====
  
====Side game locations====
 
{{Side Game Locations
  
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|type=Psychic
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|type =Psychic
 
|Channel=Upgrade binder
  
|Channel=Upgrade binder
 
|RSPinball=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
  
|RSPinball=Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
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===Pokédex entries===
  
===Pokédex entries===
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|type=Psychic
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|type =Psychic
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|gen =II
 
|gold=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
  
|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.
  
|silver=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
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|y=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
  
|y=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
 
|or = 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.
  
|or = 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.
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|as = 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.}}
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|as = 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.
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|sword=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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|shield=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.}}
   
 
===Stats===
  
===Stats===
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<tabber>
  
<tabber>
 
Generation VII=
  
Generation VII=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=VII}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =VII}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation VI=
  
Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =VI}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special|Beautiful|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special|Beautiful|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beautiful|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beautiful|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status|Clever|8|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status|Clever|8|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation V=
  
Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=V}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =V}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation IV=
  
Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =IV}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special|Beauty|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic|Special|Beauty|2}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beauty|2}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beauty|2}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status|Smart|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost|Status|Smart|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation III=
  
Generation III=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=III}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =III}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting||Tough|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting||Tough|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic||Beauty|2|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic||Beauty|2|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal||Beauty|1|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal||Beauty|1|0}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost||Smart|8|0}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost||Smart|8|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation II=
  
Generation II=
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{{Movessettop|type=Psychic|gen=II}}
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{{Movessettop|type =Psychic|gen =II}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Mirror Coat]]|—|100|20|Psychic}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal}}
 
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost}}
  
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Destiny Bond]]|—|—|5|Ghost}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
</tabber>
  
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<tabber>
  
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Generation VII=
  
Generation VII=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=VII}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =VII}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM20|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM20|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation VI=
  
Generation VI=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=VI}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =VI}}
 
{{Movestmmid|TM20|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beautiful|2|0}}
  
{{Movestmmid|TM20|[[Safeguard]]|—|—|25|Normal|Status|Beautiful|2|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
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Generation V=
  
Generation V=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=V}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =V}}
   
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
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Generation IV=
  
Generation IV=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=IV}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =IV}}
   
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
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Generation III=
  
Generation III=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=III}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =III}}
   
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation II=
  
Generation II=
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{{Movestmtop|type=Psychic|gen=II}}
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{{Movestmtop|type =Psychic|gen =II}}
   
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
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====Breeding====
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{{Noegg|Psychic|Wynaut}}
   
 
====Tutoring====
  
====Tutoring====
 
<tabber>
  
<tabber>
 
Generation VII=
  
Generation VII=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=VII}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =VII}}
 
'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
  
'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation VI=
  
Generation VI=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=VI}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =VI}}
 
'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
  
'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation V=
  
Generation V=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=V}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =V}}
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'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation IV=
  
Generation IV=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=IV}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =IV}}
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'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
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Generation III=
  
Generation III=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=III}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =III}}
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'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
|-|
  
|-|
 
Generation II=
  
Generation II=
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{{Movestutortop|type=Psychic|gen=II}}
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{{Movestutortop|type =Psychic|gen =II}}
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'''This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.'''
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{{Movessetend|type=Psychic}}
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{{Movessetend|type =Psychic}}
 
</tabber>
  
</tabber>
   
 
===Sprites===
  
===Sprites===
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|xysprs = Wobbuffet Shiny XY.gif
  
|xysprs = Wobbuffet Shiny XY.gif
 
|orasspr = Wobbuffet XY.gif
  
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|orassprs = Wobbuffet Shiny XY.gif|gldsprs = Shiny_Wobbuffet_Gold.png|slvsprs = ShinyWobbuffet_Silver.png}}
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|orassprs = Wobbuffet Shiny XY.gif|gldsprs = Shiny_Wobbuffet_Gold.png|slvsprs = ShinyWobbuffet_Silver.png|bwsprf = Wobbuffet BW Female.gif|b2w2sprf = Wobbuffet BW Female.gif|bwsprs = Wobbuffet BW Shiny.gif|b2w2sprs = Wobbuffet BW Shiny.gif|bwsprfs = Wobbuffet BW Shiny Female.gif|b2w2sprfs = Wobbuffet BW Shiny Female.gif}}
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
===Anime===
  
===Anime===
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[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet.png|thumb|Jessie's Wobbuffet.]]
 
{{main|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
  
{{main|Jessie's Wobbuffet}}
 
In the anime, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|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]].
  
In the anime, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet|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]].
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* Wobbuffet is one of the 9 Pokemon that has a type of Incense (in this case, it has [[Lax Incense]] in order to produce [[Wynaut]] eggs).
  
* Wobbuffet is one of the 9 Pokemon 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 Super Smash Bros., Wobbuffet is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move [[Counter]].
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* 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.
   
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=== Origin ===
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===Origin===
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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 ""''That's the way it is, ma'am''", which is a rough translation of Wobbuffets Japanese name. Wobbuffets design may be based on a punching bag, as it will often swing or attack back when punched or attacked.
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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 ""''That's the way it is, ma'am''", which is a rough translation of Wobbuffet's Japanese name. Wobbuffet's design may be based on a punching bag, as it will often swing or attack back when punched or attacked.
   
 
===Etymology===
  
===Etymology===
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'''Wobbuffet''' comes from the words ''wobble'' and ''buffet''
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'''Wobbuffet''' comes from the words ''wobble'' and ''buffet''.
   
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=== Names in other languages ===
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===Names in other languages===
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* '''Japanese''': Its Japanese name, Sonans, 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!''". This fits in with Wynauts Japanese name ('''Sohnano'''). Both of their names create an infinite conversation of "''Really?''" and "''That's the way it is!''" and so on.
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* '''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.
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* '''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 Wynauts French translation.
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* '''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==
  
==Gallery==
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202Wobbuffet Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky.png|Female Wobbuffet
  
202Wobbuffet Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky.png|Female Wobbuffet
 
202Wobbuffet_Pokemon_Stadium.png
  
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202Wobbuffet Pokémon HOME.png
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Wobbuffet-GO.png
 
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Pokémon GO anniversery.jpeg

Revision as of 13:28, 29 June 2020

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

Biology

Gender differences

Female Wobbuffets have lipstick-like markings around their mouths or lips. 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.

Evolution

Wobbuffet is the evolved form of Wynaut. Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet staring 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

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.


Stats

Stats
HP
190
Attack
33
Defense
58
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
33
Total
316

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Counter — 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME 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 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 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 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME 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 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beauty 2 ♥
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 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 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 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 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
1 Mirror Coat — 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
1 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Destiny Bond — —% 5 Type Ghost HOME 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

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Type Normal HOME 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 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 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

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.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Jessie Wobbuffet

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.

Trivia

  • Wobbuffet is one of the 9 Pokemon 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.

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 ""That's the way it is, ma'am", which is a rough translation of Wobbuffet's Japanese name. Wobbuffet's design may 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

See also

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