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Wobbuffet (Japanese: ソーナンス, HepburnSoonansu) (WAH-buf-fett[1]) 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[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Evo Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Evo Mirror Coat 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Evo Safeguard –% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Evo Destiny Bond –% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Splash –% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Amnesia –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Counter –% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Mirror Coat –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Safeguard –% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
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 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 VIII
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 VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM19 Safeguard –% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM29 Charm 100% 20 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
TR17 Amnesia –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR30 Encore 100% 5 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 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.

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 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[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 417. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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