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Height
4'03"
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1.3 m
Metric
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4'03"/1.3 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
62.8 lbs.
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28.5 kg
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62.8 lbs./28.5 kg
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
2
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
0
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| Base Exp.: 177
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Battle Exp.: 1771*
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Wobbuffet (Japanese: ソーナンス Sonans) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Wynaut starting at level 15.
Biology
Physiology
Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan-colored blob-like creature with a black tail that has two eye-spots on it. Wobbuffet has flipper-like arms and a crooked expression on its face, as opposed to the \perpetual smile that its pre-evolved form has. Its face, as with Wynaut, is an east Asian emote. It also walks on four stubby legs at its base.
Gender differences
Female Wobbuffet appear to be wearing lipstick.
Special abilities
Wobbuffet seems to be highly skilled at countering enemy attacks, but not much else. It is also greatly tolerant of enemy attacks and can endure more attacks than most other Pokémon. If it is knocked out, it is capable of taking the attacker down with it, although it will usually only attempt this if its tail is attacked.
Behavior
Wobbuffet are typically stoic Pokémon, but they hate light and shock. In a battle, Wobbuffet never make the first move. Their preferred style of battling mainly consists of counter attacks, depending entirely on how harshly they are damaged by their foes. It will inflate its body in order to do so. Wobbuffet are very protective of their tails, to the point where one will suddenly turn uncharacteristically aggressive if its tail is targeted by an enemy. If a Wobbuffet takes an attack on its tail, it will not attempt a counterattack, instead opting to use Destiny Bond. When two or more Wobbuffet meet, they tend to turn competitive in some kind of play and will often try to test each others' endurance. These tests of endurance can include a competition to see who can go the longest without eating, which their Trainers should be wary about.
Habitat
Owing mainly to their overprotective nature where their pitch-black tails are concerned, as well as their hatred of light, Wobbuffet live in dark places, usually caves, in order to keep their tails perpetually hidden. Some can be found near bodies of water, namely lakes Acuity, Valor, and Verity in the Sinnoh region. Since these lakes are surrounded by dense forests and Wobbuffet that live near these lakes can only be lured into appearing before Trainers by the Poké Radar, it can be implied that Wobbuffet will also live in forests, provided that they are dense and dark enough to hide their tails.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Jessie has a Wobbuffet that frequently emerges from its Poké Ball to shout its name or cause what Jessie considers to be trouble. It has appeared in almost every episode since she accidentally traded her Lickitung for it in Tricks of the Trade. She rarely uses Wobbuffet in battle, but when she does, the results are generally good. On the other hand, Jessie's few attempts at using Wobbuffet in Contests have all had negative results. It was left at Team Rocket's headquarters prior to Jessie and James' departure to the Unova region.
Other
Wobbu-Palooza! featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet, including the local Officer Jenny.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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| EP146
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Wobbuffet
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Ash's Pokédex
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Wobbuffet, the Patient Pokémon. Wobbuffet like to live in dark areas so they can keep their pitch black tail concealed.
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| EP146
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Wobbuffet
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James's Book
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Wobbuffet, the Patient Pokémon. Is unable to initiate attacks.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Wobbuffet first appeared in Absolutely Azumarill (Volume 11) under the ownership of Crystal's mother.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wobbuffet (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Wobbuffet will stand on the stage in one place. Anyone attacking or running into it will be damaged by its Counter, apart from the player who threw the Poké Ball, who will only be knocked back.
Wobbuffet is also a Poké Float in Melee. It appears on its side and never fully reveals itself. When it first appears, it will quickly return off-screen but will then come back and remain to allow for fighting to take place on top of it.
Melee trophy information
A Patient Pokémon, Wobbuffet lives in darkness to hide its mismatched black tail. Even for a stoic Pokémon, this creature is a testament to self-control; it will not actively attack an opponent. Its Counter and Mirror Coat moves are solely used for reflecting attacks directly back at its antagonist.
Brawl trophy information
"A Patient Pokémon. A nocturnal, cave-dwelling creature, Wobbuffet is calm and collected, but it will fight back viciously if its black tail is attacked--this hints at something secretive about its tail. If Wobbuffet is put into battle, the opponent cannot run away or switch. Females have lipsticklike markings around their mouths."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Wobbuffet and Wynaut send the player on a mission into the Uproar Forest. As thanks for completing it, they help to remodel the rescue base. Notably, the Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon in the entire game that doesn't speak in a way the player can understand; it only says its own name. However, this may be an oversight by the translators, since in Explorers of Sky (as mentioned below) it does not speak this way.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Wobbuffet (confirmed to be female by its lipstick) once again joins Wynaut, only this time, they're running a shop in the Spinda Cafe, called the Recycle Shop. Unlike the first game, it no longer says its name, and instead says "That's right!"
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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| Silver
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To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
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| Crystal
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In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night.
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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| Ruby
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If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo the other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.
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| Sapphire
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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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| Emerald
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Usually docile, a Wobbuffet strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall.
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| FireRed
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To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
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| LeafGreen
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
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| Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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| Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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| HeartGold
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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| SoulSilver
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To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
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It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
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| White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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| Black 2
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It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
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| List of Generation II Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#Wobbuffet
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!
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United States
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2003
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5
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Never
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| List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Sunday Wobbuffet
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Sunday Wobbuffet
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Japan
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2005
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5
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Never
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| List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2005#Wobbuffet
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Gotta Catch 'Em All #6
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Japan
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2006
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10
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Never
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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255
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315 - 362
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620 - 714
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255
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234 - 337
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463 - 669
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255
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234 - 337
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463 - 669
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255
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234 - 337
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463 - 669
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255
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234 - 337
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463 - 669
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255
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234 - 337
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463 - 669
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Total: 1530
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wobbuffet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wobbuffet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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| This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wobbuffet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wobbuffet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wobbuffet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wobbuffet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Wobbuffet can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Wobbuffet cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wobbuffet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wobbuffet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- A superscript level indicates that Wobbuffet can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wobbuffet
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Wobbuffet
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Its Japanese name ソーナンス Sonans, when paired with the Japanese name of its pre-evolution, Wynaut, ソーナノ Sohnano, makes for a potential perpetual conversation of "that's the way it is" followed by "really?", and so on, as seen in Camp Pikachu.
- Wobbuffet has the highest base HP of all Psychic-type Pokémon, the only stat among the Pokémon of this type that is not dominated by a Forme of Deoxys.
- Wobbuffet is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- It is one of five evolution families to learn both Counter and Mirror Coat. The others are Deoxys in Defense Forme (via leveling up), Shellos and Mudkip (both via breeding), and Squirtle (via breeding and tutoring in Pokémon Emerald).
- If the opponent does not attack Wobbuffet, Wobbuffet cannot harm the opponent except with Struggle (itself unusable unless Wobbuffet has run out of moves).
- It is also the only Pokémon that is able to have evolved that can't learn any TMs nor HMs.
- Wobbuffet was banned from many unofficial tournaments until Generation V, due to its unique moveset and Ability, Shadow Tag, making it somewhat difficult to counter.
- Before Generation IV, Wobbuffet could not damage a Dark-type Pokémon (without the use of Struggle) which used an attack of its own type. This is because Dark types are immune to Wobbuffet's Mirror Coat which was its only attacking option against Dark-type attacks, which were all special attacks until Generation IV.
- Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon not from Generation I that can be found in Cerulean Cave without the use of a sound.
- Although noted for its ability to endure attacks, Wobbuffet cannot learn Bide. However, it has been shown to be capable of using this move in the anime.
- In Generation III, if two Wobbuffet with Leftovers are facing each other in a Single Battle, the battle will become endless as all of Wobbuffet's moves do not directly damage the opponent, and the player cannot switch to their other Pokémon due to Shadow Tag. Even if the Wobbuffet use Struggle, the damage will be healed quickly by Leftovers. Shadow Tag and Struggle were both changed in Generation IV, likely as a direct response to this scenario.
Origin
Wobbuffet may be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 Sanpei Hayashiya, who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん sō nansu, okusan, "That's the way it is, ma'am." In addition, its form and available moves may be based on a punching bag; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of Karma as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first, and Karma being an aspect of religion explains its Psychic typing. Wobbuffet may also be based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over.
Name origin
Wobbuffet is a combination of wobble and buffet (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape.
Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす sō na-n-su, which roughly means, "That's the way it is." It is played off by its pre-evolution, Wynaut, whose Japanese name of Sohnano is nearly homophonous with the phrase そうなの sō na no, meaning, "Really?" Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, "Really?" followed by, "That's the way it is," and so on, as seen in Camp Pikachu.
Other languages' names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun.
In other languages
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Wobbuffet images on Bulbagarden Archives.
