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. Its eyespots are revealed to be capable of blinking and looking around using its tail in the Pokémon Stadium series. 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 counter-strike. 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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Wobbuffet is known to keep its tail hidden even while it sleeps.[1] However, it will drop its guard when deeply asleep, exposing its tail completely.
Prior to Generation V, Wobbuffet and its pre-evolved form, Wynaut, were the only known Pokémon that could have Shadow Tag as an Ability.
Evolution
Wobbuffet evolves from Wynaut.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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, as it only says its own name, though in the later game Explorers of Sky, 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!".
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #107
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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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Stadium 2
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counter strike. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #161
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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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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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #108
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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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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build 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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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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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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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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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #119
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Hoenn #168
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X
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
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Y
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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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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha 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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Generation VIII
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Galar #217
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
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Shield
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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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Brilliant Diamond
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It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret.
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Shining Pearl
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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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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190
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250 - 297
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490 - 584
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33
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34 - 93
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63 - 181
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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33
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34 - 93
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63 - 181
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58
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56 - 121
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108 - 236
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33
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34 - 93
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63 - 181
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Total: 405
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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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Wobbuffet is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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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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SwSh
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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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BDSP
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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 VIII
- Moves marked with a dagger (†) can only be bred onto Wobbuffet if it hatches as a Wynaut, and cannot be obtained otherwise.
- 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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- 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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- 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 moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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![Psychic PA.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5f/Psychic_PA.png)
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 55
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Max. exp.: 69
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Browser entry R-170
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When a Capture Line is drawn, Wobbuffet tenses up and inflates itself instantly.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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![Psychic Assist.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5d/Psychic_Assist.png)
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Field move: (present)
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![Teleport - field move.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3d/Teleport_-_field_move.png) (Teleport ×-)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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![Psychic Assist.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/5d/Psychic_Assist.png)
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Field move: (past)
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![Psy Power 1 field move.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a0/Psy_Power_1_field_move.png) (Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-104/N-189
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It attacks by launching strange rings that make Pokémon Stopped.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 72
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Base Attack: 72
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Base Defense: 50
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Psychic
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Points to befriend: 7
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Specialty: Skills
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Berry:
Mago Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient:
Fancy Apple ×1
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Possible ingredients:
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Fancy Apple
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Tasty Mushroom
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Pure Oil
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Main skill: Energizing Cheer S
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Base carry limit: 13
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Restores 14 Energy to one random Pokémon on your team
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It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. Though it keeps up the effort even while asleep, it's said that when Wobbuffet sleeps deeply and drops its guard, its tail can be seen on full display.
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Tail-Hiding Sleep
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Biding Sleep
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Signature-Pose Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In the anime
Main series
Female Wobbuffet in the anime
Major appearances
Jessie has a Wobbuffet, originally owned by a Trainer named Benny, that frequently emerges from his Poké Ball to shout his name or cause what Jessie considers to be trouble. Ever since she accidentally traded her Lickitung for him in Tricks of the Trade, which is also the species debut, he has appeared in almost every episode in the overall anime, excluding most of Pokémon the Series: Black & White. 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.
During Pokémon the Series: Black & White, 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, as well as her worldwide travels in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other
Wobbu-Palooza! featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet, including the local Officer Jenny.
In A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!, Dr. White's female Wobbuffet became the love interest of Jessie's own Wobbuffet.
A Wobbuffet belonging to an alternate world version of Jessie appeared in The Gates of Warp! and Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
Minor appearances
The Mirror World has a counterpart for Jessie's Wobbuffet, appearing with Mirror Jessie at the end of The Cave of Mirrors!.
A Trainer's Wobbuffet appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?*.
A Wobbuffet appeared in a fantasy in A Talent for Imitation!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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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 tails 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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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Trainer's female Wobbuffet appeared in Buddy.
A Wobbuffet appeared in a flashback in Assistant, under the ownership of a Scientist.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Wobbuffet briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet
Similar to the anime, Jessie owns a Wobbuffet.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet
Jessie also owned a Wobbuffet in the movie adaptations.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Wobbuffet appeared in PMDP20.
Pokémon Adventures
Wobbuffet debuted in Absolutely Azumarill, under the ownership of 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.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
A Wobbuffet appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Jessie's Wobbuffet
Jessie's Wobbuffet debuted in Flash of the Titans!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Wobbuffet (TCG)
In the TFG
One Wobbuffet figure has been released.
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."
A Wobbuffet appears as a host in the channel Quiz Wobbuffet. It also hosts a "Present Quiz", where the player can earn money for answering questions correctly.
There is also a Wobbuffet Punching Bag that Pikachu can punch. It can be purchased on the Shop 'N Squirtle channel.
Wobbuffet appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
- Wobbuffet has the highest base HP stat 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 or a Max 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.[2]
- 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-type moves were physical (the Ghost type is immune to Counter) and all Dark-type 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, or if Scrappy is passed onto Wobbuffet.
- 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.[3]
- Wobbuffet's English name was suggested by Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon.[4]
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 may be a combination of wobble and buffet (to strike repeatedly).
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.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ソーナンス Sonans
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From そうなんす sō na-n-su
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French
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Qulbutoké
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From culbuto and okay
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Spanish
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Wobbuffet
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Same as English name
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German
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Woingenau
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From Wohin genau?
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Italian
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Wobbuffet
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Same as English name
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Korean
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마자용 Mazayong
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From 맞아요 majayo
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Mandarin Chinese
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果然翁 Guǒránwēng
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From 果然 guǒrán and 不倒翁 bùdǎowēng
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Cantonese Chinese
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果然翁 Gwóyìhnyūng
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From 果然 gwóyìhn and 不倒翁 bātdóuyūng
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More languages
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Hebrew
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וואבאפט Wabbaffet
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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सचिमुची Sachimuchi
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From सच मुच sachmuch
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Indonesian
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Wobbuffet Bagitu
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Same as English name From bag and begitu or begitulah
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Russian
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Воббаффет Vobbaffet
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โซนานส์ Sonan
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
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