Buneary (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Buneary (disambiguation).

Buneary ミミロル Mimirol #427
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type  Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal	Species Rabbit Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Klutz Klutz Limber Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #067 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-020 Oblivia R-251 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4m Metric 1'04"/0.4m 0.0m	Weight 12.1lbs Imperial 5.5kg Metric 12.1lbs/5.5kg 0.0kg
Dex color Brown	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 190 24.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field and Human-Like groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 84 Battle Exp.: 841*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Buneary (Japanese: ミミロル Mimirol) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Lopunny when leveled up with high happiness.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Dawn's Buneary 2.1.2 Other 2.2 Minor appearnaces 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Trophy Information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Held Items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 Dream World-only moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

Biology

Physiology

Buneary are small furry mammalian Pokémon with long ears with pink ear insides. They have two types of fur covering their bodies: a light tan fleece that covers much of their lower body, feet and the tips of their ears, and a smooth chocolate colored pelt on the upper half of their body. Buneary has a small, triangular pink nose, pink paw pads on the undersides of their feet and small tan spots above their eyes. Buneary has a small brown puff of a tail, and most artwork depicts Buneary’s right ear standing erect while the left is flopped over.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Buneary are able to deliver powerful blows with their curled up ears. They also have impressive jumping ability.

Behavior

When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur.

Habitat

Buneary live in forests, though it can also be found on icy mountains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It is most likely a herbivore, but this is uncertain. However, it is sometimes found with the Chople Berry. Buneary also likes to eat certain kinds of flowers found in the wild.

In the anime

Major appearances

Dawn's Buneary

Dawn caught a Buneary in Setting the World on its Buneary after failing to catch one in Two Degrees of Separation! and in Dawn of a New Era!!.

Other

Minor appearnaces

Buneary made its first appearance in a brief cameo in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP002 Buneary Dawn's Pokédex Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. By quickly extending its rolled-up ears, it can launch a powerful attack against its enemies. DP009 Buneary Dawn's Pokédex Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. When sensing danger, it extends both ears as an alert, and when cold, it curls up and goes to sleep. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures

A Buneary was seen in Platinum's first Super Contest.

In the TCG

Main article: Buneary (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Buneary appears as a trophy.

Trophy Information

"A Rabbit Pokémon. It rolls up its long ears, then unrolls them with great force to slap enemies. This attack stings enough to make adults jump. It uses its ears not only to attack, but also to sense danger--they stand straight up when it senses a threat. Its fluffy fur lets it sleep in warmth and comfort on cold nights. When it levels up, it evolves into Lopunny."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain. Pearl When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur. Platinum Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. HeartGold SoulSilver You can tell how it feels by the way it rolls its ears. When it's scared, both ears are rolled up. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Eterna Forest Platinum Uncommon Eterna Forest HeartGold SoulSilver Swarm Route 25 Pokéwalker Rally Generation V Black White None Dream World or Poké Transfer Dream World Pleasant Forest

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (6F-11F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	School Path Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mt. Sorbet
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone, Meeting Place *

Buneary will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

H+5M 8JPY SKY+

%43M SJ&Q Y#+2

Objective: Rescue Buneary on floor 8 of Waterfall Cave.

Held Items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Chople Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Chople Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Chople Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55	115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 66	63 - 129	123 - 254
Defense: 44	44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp.Atk: 44	44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp.Def: 56	54 - 118	105 - 232
Speed: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 350   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 12/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Splash	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
Start	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Start	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
6	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
13	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
16	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
23	Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	100	95%	10
26	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
33	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
36	Dizzy Punch	Normal	Physical	70	100%	10
43	After You	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
46	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
53	Entrainment	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
56	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
63	Healing Wish	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Buneary obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Circle Throw	Fighting	Physical	60	90%	10
	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Physical	85	90%	15
	Sweet Kiss	Normal	Status	—	75%	10
	Switcheroo	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Buneary in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Buneary in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Buneary can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Buneary cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
Dream World	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Buneary can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It quickly hops around and thrashes around to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Buneary was at the PokéPark Entrance. Her favorite Attraction is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.

Evolution

Unevolved Buneary  Normal

Happiness →

First evolution Lopunny  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Buneary images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Buneary is, to date, the only Pokémon to learn the move Frustration by leveling up.
  • Its evolution learns Return at the same level, and it is also the only one to learn it by leveling up.
  • Buneary is the only non-legendary Pokémon with a base happiness of 0. However, its evolution has a base happiness of 140, the highest value of any species as of Generation V.
• Buneary is one of two Generation IV Pokémon to be available through Mass Outbreaks in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the other being Kricketot.

Origin

Buneary is based on a rabbit.

Name origin

Its English name is a combination of bunny and ear. Its Japanese name is a combination of 耳 mimi, ear, and roll, referring to its rolled up ears.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Haspiror From Hase and Ohr. French Laporeille From lapin and oreille. Korean 이어롤 Earroll From English ear and roll. Chinese (Taiwan) 捲捲耳 Juǎn Juǎn Ěr Literally "Rolled-up ears".

Related articles

• Dawn's Buneary

External links

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