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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet.png| | [[File:Jessie Wobbuffet.png|250px|thumb|left|Wobbuffet in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
====[[Jessie's Wobbuffet]]==== | ====[[Jessie's Wobbuffet]]==== | ||
[[Jessie]] has a Wobbuffet that frequently emerges from his | [[Jessie]] has a Wobbuffet that frequently emerges from his {{i|Poké Ball}} to shout his name or cause what Jessie considers to be trouble. He has appeared in almost every episode since she accidentally traded her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} for him in ''[[EP146|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. | ||
[[File:Dr White Wobbuffet Wynaut.png| | Wobbuffet was left at Team Rocket's headquarters prior to Jessie, [[James]] and {{MTR}}'s departure to the [[Unova]] [[region]]. He was later reunited with Jessie when the trio returned to Kanto, and he was the only one of Jessie's Pokémon to accompany her to the [[Kalos]] and [[Alola]] regions. | ||
[[File:Dr White Wobbuffet Wynaut.png|250px|thumb|left|Female Wobbuffet in the anime]] | |||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]'' featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet, including the local [[Officer Jenny]]. | ''[[EP173|Wobbu-Palooza!]]'' featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet, including the local [[Officer Jenny]]. | ||
A [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|female]] Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]'' under the ownership of [[Dr. White]]. | A [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|female]] Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!]]'', under the ownership of [[Dr. White]]. She became the love interest of Jessie's Wobbuffet for the majority of the episode. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Wobbuffet | Wobbuffet debuted in ''[[PS133|Absolutely Azumarill]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Crystal}}'s mother, [[Mirei]]. | ||
A Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
A Trainer's Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[PS432|The Final Dimensional Duel II]]''. | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[PS432|The Final Dimensional Duel II]]''. | ||
A Wobbuffet appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant. | |||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | ||
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[[File:SSBB Wobbuffet.png|220px|thumb|Wobbuffet in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]] | [[File:SSBB Wobbuffet.png|220px|thumb|Wobbuffet in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]] | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]=== | ||
When released from a | When released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, Wobbuffet will stand on the stage in one place. Anyone attacking or running into it will be damaged by its {{m|Counter}}, apart from the player who threw the Poké Ball, who will only be knocked back. | ||
Wobbuffet is also a [[Poké Floats|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. | Wobbuffet is also a [[Poké Floats|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. | ||
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====Brawl trophy information==== | ====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."'' | ''"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."'' | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | |||
Wobbuffet appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Psychic}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=107}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=161|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s need to beware of this habit.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s need to beware of this habit.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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 {{m|Destiny Bond}}.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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 {{m|Destiny Bond}}.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=108}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=119|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=168}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Marine Resort]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Marine Resort]] (1F-19F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Marine Resort]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Marine Resort]] (1F-19F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Wynaut}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Wynaut}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Mt. Latolato]], [[Dark Temple]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|color={{GS color}}|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|area=[[Mt. Latolato]], [[Dark Temple]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 2|Infinite Ruins: Stage 2]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Infinite Ruins#Stage 2|Infinite Ruins: Stage 2]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Special Stages#Try 'em Items Stage|Wobbuffet Wobbles In! | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Special Stages#Try 'em Items Stage|Wobbuffet Wobbles In!]]'' <small>(Male)</small><br>Event: ''[[Special Stages#Try 'em Items Stage|Wobbuffet Appears]]'' <small>(Male and Female)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Murky Cavern|Dark Land: Murky Cavern]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Murky Cavern|Dark Land: Murky Cavern]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 15|Area 15: Stage 06]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 15|Area 15: Stage 06]]}} | ||
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|MinEXP=55 | |MinEXP=55 | ||
|MaxEXP=69 | |MaxEXP=69 | ||
|num=170 | |||
|browser=When a Capture Line is drawn, Wobbuffet tenses up and inflates itself instantly. | |browser=When a Capture Line is drawn, Wobbuffet tenses up and inflates itself instantly. | ||
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|fieldpower=- | |fieldpower=- | ||
|fieldp=Psy Power | |fieldp=Psy Power | ||
|num=104 | |||
|pastnum=189 | |||
|browser=It attacks by launching strange rings that make Pokémon Stopped. | |browser=It attacks by launching strange rings that make Pokémon Stopped. | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=202|num=268 | {{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=202|num=268 | ||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max= | |max=105 | ||
|raisemaxlevel= | |raisemaxlevel=5 | ||
|skill=Counterattack | |skill=Counterattack | ||
|skilldesc= | |skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are. | ||
|swapper=Rock Break+ | |swapper=Rock Break+ | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=202F|num=268 | {{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=202F|num=268 | ||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max= | |max=105 | ||
|raisemaxlevel= | |raisemaxlevel=5 | ||
|skill=Swap+ | |skill=Swap+ | ||
|skilldesc= | |skilldesc=Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon. | ||
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|egg=5 | |egg=5 | ||
|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
|candy=Wobbuffet | |||
|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina=380 | |stamina=380 | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Wobbuffet | Wobbuffet is likely based on a {{wp|punching bag}}; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of {{wp|Karma}} as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. Wobbuffet may also be based on an {{wp|Okiagari-koboshi}} doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over. | ||
Given that Wobbuffet often touches its hand to its forehead, it may also be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 ''{{wp|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." | |||
===Name origin=== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Wobbuffet is a combination of ''wobble'' and ''buffet'' (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape. | Wobbuffet is a combination of ''wobble'' and ''buffet'' (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape. | ||
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[[de:Woingenau]] | [[de:Woingenau]] | ||
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[[fr:Qulbutoké]] | [[fr:Qulbutoké]] | ||
[[it:Wobbuffet]] | [[it:Wobbuffet]] | ||
[[ja:ソーナンス]] | [[ja:ソーナンス]] | ||
[[zh:果然翁]] | [[zh:果然翁]] |
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Wobbuffet (Japanese: ソーナンス Sonans) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Wynaut starting at level 15.
Biology
Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan Pokémon with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. The female Wobbuffet has a red marking on its mouth that resembles lipstick, while the male does not. 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. Wobbuffet is very protective of its tail, to the point where it will suddenly turn uncharacteristically aggressive if the tail is attacked.
Wobbuffet is usually a docile Pokémon that will never attack first. However, when it is attacked, it will inflate its body and initiate a counterstrike. When two or more of this Pokémon meet, they will attempt to outlast each other in a battle of endurance. However, since neither is able to attack, they may compete to see which can last without food. Because of its overprotective nature regarding its tail and hatred of light, Wobbuffet lives in dark caves.
In the anime
Major appearances
Jessie's Wobbuffet
Jessie has a Wobbuffet that frequently emerges from his Poké Ball to shout his name or cause what Jessie considers to be trouble. He has appeared in almost every episode since she accidentally traded her Lickitung for him 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.
Wobbuffet was left at Team Rocket's headquarters prior to Jessie, James and Meowth's departure to the Unova region. He was later reunited with Jessie when the trio returned to Kanto, and he was the only one of Jessie's Pokémon to accompany her to the Kalos and Alola regions.
Other
Wobbu-Palooza! featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet, including the local Officer Jenny.
A female Wobbuffet appeared in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, under the ownership of Dr. White. She became the love interest of Jessie's Wobbuffet for the majority of the episode.
Minor appearances
A Mirror World Wobbuffet briefly appeared at the end in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Jessie.
A Trainer's Wobbuffet appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?*.
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In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
- Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet
Similar to the anime, Jessie owns a Wobbuffet.
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet
Jessie also owned a Wobbuffet in the movie adaptations.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Wobbuffet debuted in Absolutely Azumarill, under the ownership of Crystal's mother, Mirei.
A Wobbuffet appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Trainer's Wobbuffet appeared in The Final Dimensional Duel II.
A Wobbuffet appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Monk was shown to have a Wobbuffet in GDZ67.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Wobbuffet appeared in PMDP20.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wobbuffet (TCG)
In the TFG
One Wobbuffet figure has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl
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."
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Wobbuffet appears as a Spirit.
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's Café, called the Recycle Shop. Unlike the first game, it no longer says its name, and instead says "That's right!".
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In events
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mimic Wobbuffet | English | United States | 5 | January 31 to February 6, 2003 |
RSEFRLG | Pokémon Sunday Wobbuffet | Japanese | Japan | 5 | July 17 to August 21, 2005 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Wobbuffet | Japanese | Japan | 10 | April 22 to May 8, 2006 |
XY | Nuketta Wobbuffet | All | Japan | 10 | December 15, 2013 to February 16, 2014 |
XY | Jessie's Wobbuffet | All | Italy | 15 | June 21 to 22, 2014 |
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Base stats
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Amnesia | Rocket's Wobbuffet (EX Team Rocket Returns 47) |
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Breed holding Lax Incense ← Level 15 → |
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Trivia
- Wobbuffet has the highest base HP of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
- Wobbuffet is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- If the opponent does not attack Wobbuffet, Wobbuffet cannot harm the opponent except with Struggle (itself unusable unless Wobbuffet has run out of moves) or through the use of a Z-Move.
- 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 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon (without the use of Struggle) that uses an attack of its own type because all Ghost moves were physical (the Ghost type is immune to Counter) and all Dark moves were special (the Dark type is immune to Mirror Coat). It is still not possible for Wobbuffet to counter the Ghost/Dark typed Sableye or Spiritomb unless another Pokémon uses Foresight, Odor Sleuth, or Miracle Eye first or the Pokémon is holding a Ring Target.
- 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.
- Wobbuffet was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.
Origin
Wobbuffet is likely 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. Wobbuffet may also be based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over.
Given that Wobbuffet often touches its hand to its forehead, it may also 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."
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, 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
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