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Bouffalant (Japanese: バッフロン Buffron) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Bouffalant is a bovine Pokémon with a large, dark afro on its head. Two large, curving horns, each with two golden growths resembling rings, protrude from the afro. It has a shaggy brown hide that ends at its knees and does not cover its face. A large, gray nose sits at the end of its short, beige snout, and its yellow eyes are partly hidden by its hair. There are black tear markings directly below its eyes. Each of its beige legs has a single, gray hoof and its tail ends in a stubby tuft of fur. A territorial Pokémon, it will headbutt anyone that attempts to invade its territory. However, in the anime, it has been known not to attack those with an afro hairstyle. Protected by its afro, which absorbs damage, its headbutts are strong enough to derail a train and send it flying. Bouffalant is the only known Pokémon to learn Head Charge.
In the anime
Major appearances
Alder's Bouffalant debuted in Trip's flashback Ash and Trip's Third Battle!, where he remembered seeing it as a child, which inspired him to become a Pokémon Trainer. It physically debuted in Ash Versus the Champion!, where it faced Pikachu in a battle with Ash. Alder fell asleep during the battle, resulting in no one winning. Alder later used Bouffalant in a battle against Trip and his Serperior, and he was able to win.
A herd of Bouffalant appeared in Baffling the Bouffalant!, where they attacked anyone in their territory who wasn't wearing an afro.
Minor appearances
A herd of Bouffalant was seen in the prologue of White—Victini and Zekrom. They were startled by the arrival of a dust storm and began to stampede towards Luisa's village. However, the nearby Damon summoned Reshiram to easily destroy the dust storm, thus placating the Bouffalant in time.
A Bouffalant appeared in A Maractus Musical!, where it was taking part in the Pokémon Performance Competition alongside an Elgyem.
Multiple Bouffalant appeared in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.
Multiple Bouffalant appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, where they were among the Pokémon living in a ranch at Virgil's house.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Entry
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BW052
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Bouffalant
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Ash's Pokédex
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Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. Bouffalant is powerful and destructive, wildly charging and headbutting everything in its path.
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BW066
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Bouffalant
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Ash's Pokédex
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Bouffalant, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon. While aggressively defending its territory, Bouffalant will charge anything and everything in its way.
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In the manga
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
Dol has a Bouffalant which battled alongside his Swoobat in a Double Battle against Monta.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Alder has a Bouffalant which was first seen carrying him over the water to take him to Nimbasa City in Gigi's Choice.
In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
A Bouffalant appears as the Burst form of Afron.
In the TCG
- Main article: Bouffalant (TCG)
Other appearances
A Bouffalant appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #132
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Unova B2W2: #269
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Black
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Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
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White
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They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
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Black 2
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They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
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Y
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Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
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Omega Ruby
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They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 490
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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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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bouffalant
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bouffalant
- 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 Bouffalant in Generation VII
- 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 Bouffalant in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bouffalant
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Bouffalant can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Bouffalant cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bouffalant
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bouffalant
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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Bouffalant are Sawsbuck's friends. They are a little rough, but they care about their friends. They are also fairly popular, because they can be counted on in a pinch.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
Origin
Bouffalant is based on a buffalo, particularly an American bison. However, the horns more closely resemble those of the African buffalo or Bison latifrons. The fur on its head resembles an afro.
Name origin
Bouffalant is a combination of bouffant and buffalo. It may also involve gallant.
Buffron is a combination of buffalo, afro, and bison.
In other languages
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More languages
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Russian
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Буффалант Buffalant
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Transcription of English name
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Notes
External links