Buneary (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Buneary (disambiguation).

Buneary Rabbit Pokémon ミミロル Mimirol #427 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Run Away or Klutz Cacophony Cacophony Limber Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Buneary 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 12.1 lbs. 5.5 kg Buneary 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 84 Gen. IV Unknown IV 70 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Buneary 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Buneary (Japanese: ミミロル Mimirol) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Lopunny when leveled up with high friendship.

Biology

Buneary is a small, bipedal, rabbit-like Pokémon with brown ears that can curl up. It has two types of fur covering its body: a light tan fleece that covers much of its lower body, feet, and the tips of its ears, and a smooth chocolate colored pelt on the upper half of its body. It has a small, triangular pink nose, pink paw pads on the undersides of its feet, and small tan spots above its eyes. It has a small brown puff of a tail.

If Buneary senses danger, it perks up both ears. It can also be a sign that Buneary needs care due to something wrong with its body and mind. It can deliver powerful blows with its curled up ears, and it has an impressive jumping ability. It can be usually seen with one rolled up ear to swiftly counterattack when needed. It can increase this attack's power through training. On cold nights, Buneary sleeps with its head tucked into its fur. It lives in forests, though it can also be found on icy mountains. It is most likely herbivorous. Buneary also likes to eat certain kinds of flowers found in the wild.

In the anime

Buneary in the anime

Major appearances

Dawn's Buneary

Dawn caught a Buneary in Setting the World on Its Buneary!. Rather notably, it has a crush on Ash's Pikachu.

Other

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Buneary was living in the forest.

In A Keeper for Keeps?, Lilia has a Buneary that developed feelings for Clemont's Bunnelby.

Minor appearances

Buneary debuted in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, Dawn tried to catch a Buneary but failed.

In Dawn Of A New Era!, Dawn tried to catch a Buneary again but failed just like the previous time.

A Buneary appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a wild Buneary was living at Nebel Plateau.

In a flashback in Battling the Beast Within!, a Trainer's Buneary once lived in what is now the Ultra Ruin.

A Trainer's Buneary appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

In JN024, two Trainers' Buneary were captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP002 Buneary Dawn's Pokédex Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. By quickly extending its rolled-up ears, it can launch a powerful attack against its enemies. DP009 Buneary Dawn's Pokédex Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. When sensing danger, it extends both ears as an alert, and when cold, it curls up and goes to sleep.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY114 Buneary Serena's Pokédex Buneary, the Rabbit Pokémon. Buneary perks up its ears at the first sign of danger. It tucks its head into its fur to sleep on cold nights.

In the manga

Buneary in Pokémon Adventures

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

A Buneary appeared in A Fresh Start.

In the movie adaptations

Dawn's Buneary makes a cameo appearance in the manga adaptation of The Rise of Darkrai.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Main article: Dawn's Buneary

Dawn's Buneary appeared in PDP11 and PDP13. In PDP22, it was used in battle against a Sharpedo.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Buneary appears under the ownership of Keira in Boogying with Buneary. Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum find Buneary, who had wandered away from its Trainer, at the entrance to Hearthome City. After punching Pearl in the jaw, the Trainer tried to catch it, but the elusive Pokémon evaded the group and returned to its Trainer.

A Buneary appeared in a flashback in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Buneary appeared in Find Munchlax!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Buneary (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Buneary appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Rabbit Pokémon. It rolls up its long ears, then unrolls them with great force to slap enemies. This attack stings enough to make adults jump. It uses its ears not only to attack, but also to sense danger--they stand straight up when it senses a threat. Its fluffy fur lets it sleep in warmth and comfort on cold nights. When it levels up, it evolves into Lopunny."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #067 Johto #— Diamond It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain. Pearl When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur. Platinum Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. HeartGold You can tell how it feels by the way it rolls its ears. When it's scared, both ears are rolled up. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #080 Black Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. White Black 2 By extending its rolled-up ears and striking the ground, it can bound so high it surprises itself. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. Y When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur. Omega Ruby Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder. Alpha Sapphire When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #024 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun Its arms and legs are weak, but when it rolls its ears up tight and then unleashes them with its full force, it can smash boulders to dust. Ultra Moon The reason it keeps one ear rolled up is so it can launch a swift counterattack if it's attacked by an enemy.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #004 Sword If both of Buneary's ears are rolled up, something is wrong with its body or mind. It's a sure sign the Pokémon is in need of care. Shield Buneary can attack by rolling up their ears and then striking with the force created by unrolling them. This attack becomes stronger with training.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Eterna Forest Platinum Eterna Forest HeartGold SoulSilver Route 25 (Swarm) Pokéwalker Rally
Generation V Black White Dream World or Trade Black 2 Castelia City White 2 Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 1, Poni Grove Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time Wonder Mail code MD Darkness Foggy Forest (6F-11F) MD Sky Foggy Forest (6F-11F) Ranger: SoA School Path, Vien Forest Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Windy Prairie‎ MD Blazing Starter Pokémon PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone, Meeting Place* Ranger: GS Mt. Sorbet
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Seabreeze Trail PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Rumble U Dream Gate: Flame Dance
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Mo Shuffle Night Festival: Stage 21 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 615 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Fledgling Field (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Buzzwole Sea, Arceus Sea

Buneary will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:

H+5M 8JPY SKY+

%43M SJ&Q Y#+2

Objective: Rescue Buneary on floor 8 of Waterfall Cave.

Held Items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Chople Berry (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Chople Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Chople Berry (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Pecha Berry (50%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 66		63 - 129	123 - 254
Defense: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Atk: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Def: 56		54 - 118	105 - 232
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 350	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 12/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 044 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 088 Baby-Doll Eyes Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 30 1212 After You Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 1616 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 2020 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30 2424 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 3232 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 3636 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4040 Entrainment Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 4444 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 4848 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 5252 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM63 TM63 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Circle Throw Fighting Physical 60 90% 10 Copycat Normal Status — —% 20 Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10 Switcheroo Dark Status — 100% 10 Teeter Dance Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Buneary in Generation VIII 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 Buneary in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Triple Axel Ice Physical 20 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Buneary Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Buneary Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-020 It quickly hops around and thrashes around to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-251 It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Buneary was at the PokéPark Entrance. Her favorite Attraction is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She wants to become friends with Leafeon but feels self-conscious. Her goal is to be beautiful and cool like Lopunny.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 40 - 125 20 #054 Opportunist Rarely increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Sleep Charm
Pokémon GO Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 130 Base Defense: 105 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Pound, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Fire Punch, Swift

Evolution

Unevolved Buneary  Normal

Friendship →

First Evolution Lopunny  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Buneary is the only Pokémon to learn the move Frustration by leveling up.
  • Its evolution learns Return at the same level, and it is also the only one to learn it by leveling up.
• Buneary is the only Pokémon with 0 base friendship that isn't a Legendary or Mythical Pokémon or an Ultra Beast.
• Buneary and its evolved form share their category with Scorbunny and its evolved form. They are all known as the Rabbit Pokémon.

Origin

Buneary is based on a rabbit.

Name origin

Buneary is a combination of bunny and ear.

Mimirol is a combination of 耳 mimi (ear) and roll (referring to its rolled-up ears).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ミミロル Mimirol From 耳 mimi (ear) and roll French Laporeille From lapin and oreille Spanish Buneary Same as English name German Haspiror From Hase and Ohr Italian Buneary Same as English name Korean 이어롤 Ieorol From English ear and roll Mandarin Chinese 捲捲耳 Juǎn Juǎn Ěr Literally "Rolled-up ears". Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Бунири Buniri Transcription of English name Thai มิมิโรล Mimirol Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Dawn's Buneary
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

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