Wobbuffet (Pokémon)

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Wobbuffet ソーナンス Sonans #202
Artwork from GSC
Type Psychic ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Patient Pokémon
Ability Shadow Tag Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #107 Hoenn #161 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 62.8 lbs. Imperial 28.5 kg Metric 62.8 lbs./28.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Indeterminate group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 177 Battle Exp.: 1771*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wobbuffet (Japanese: ソーナンス Sonans) is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

Wobbuffet has the Ability Shadow Tag, which prevents opponents from escaping.

Wobbuffet evolves from Wynaut at Level 15.

Biology

Physiology

Wobbuffet's tail has two eyes.

Gender differences

Female Wobbuffet appear to be wearing lipstick.

Special abilities

Wobbuffet is only capable of Countering enemy attacks.

Behavior

When two Wobbuffet meet, they usually try to test each others' endurance. Even though Wobbuffet are classified as "Patient" Pokémon, a Wobbuffet belonging to a Pokémon Trainer often finds that his or her Wobbuffet tends to pop out of its Poké Ball by itself, shouting out in agreement of something someone said.

Habitat

Wobbuffet live in dark caves to keep their tail hidden.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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 every episode since its accidental capture in Tricks of the Trade.

Wobbu-palooza featured a town in which everyone owned a Wobbuffet.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Wobbuffet first appeared in Volume 11 under the ownership of Crystal's mother.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Pokéball, Wobbuffet will stand on the stage in one place. Anyone attacking or running into it will be damaged by its Counter, including the player who threw the Pokéball.

Wobbuffet is also a Pokéfloat. 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.

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.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: 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 English.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. Silver To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. Crystal In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night. Stadium 2 It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald Usually docile, a Wobbuffet strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall. FireRed To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. LeafGreen It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
Generation IV Diamond It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. Pearl It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Dark Cave Crystal Uncommon Dark Cave
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Few Safari Zone Emerald Few Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Rare Cerulean Cave, Ruin Valley Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Upgrade binder
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 12 Endless Level 16 Forever Level 61 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Wynaut
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 190		250 - 297	490 - 584
Attack: 33		34 - 93	63 - 181
Defense: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Atk: 33		34 - 93	63 - 181
Sp. Def: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Speed: 33		34 - 93	63 - 181
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Counter Mirror Coat Safeguard Destiny Bond	Counter Mirror Coat Safeguard Destiny Bond	Counter Mirror Coat Safeguard Destiny Bond

By TM/HM

Wobbuffet is incapable of learning any TM/HM moves.

Special moves

None

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Its name, 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 is the one of the two non-legendary Pokémon to be considered "uber" in the metagame due to its HP stat, attacks, and ability overcentralizing the game completely. All its trainer needs to do when using Wobbuffet is predict whether the opponent's next attack will be physical or special to deal double damage. They can also use Encore and instantly apply the previous move. In addition, because of its ability, a Mirror Match or a Wynaut Vs. Wobbuffet in a 1-on-1 battle can instantly lock the game for more than 70 turns or permanently if both Pokemon are equipped with Leftovers.

Origin

It is 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 na-n-su, okusan, "That's the way it is, ma'am."

In addition, its form and available moves are based on a punching bag; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back.

Name origin

Wobbuffet's name is a combination of wobble and buffet, meaning to strike repeatedly, possibly referring to its action of slapping its own forehead. Its Japanese name is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす sō na-n-su, which roughly means "that's the way it is."

In other languages

• German: Woingenau - Means "Where to, exactly?"
• French: Qulbutoke - A play on "Culbuto" and the expression "O.K"
• Korean: 마자용 Majayong - A play on Majayo, which means "That's correct/That's right."

Related articles

• Jessie's Wobbuffet

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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