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← #626: Buffalon

Pokémon

#628: Wargle →

Washibon ワシボン Washibon #627
File:627Washibon.png Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Normal Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Baby Eagle Pokémon
Abilities Keen Eye or Brute Force Brute Force Blue-Striped ----- Hustle Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #133 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 23.1 lbs. Imperial 10.5 kg Metric 23.1 lbs./10.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color White	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% male
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 70 Battle Exp.: 701*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

(Japanese: ワシボン Washibon) is a dual-type Normal/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Wargle starting at level 54.

Biology

Physiology

Washibon resembles an eagle chick. Around his navy blue head is a covering of fuzzy down and a single red and white feather extending from the top of his head. He possesses a rather miniature blue body compared to his head. His beak and feet are yellow, with a set of black claws. His tail is the same in coloration as its mane.

Gender differences

Washibon is a male-only species. His female counterpart is Baruchai.

Behavior

Washibon battle frequently to get stronger.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White つよい　あいてにも　みさかいなく　たたかいを　いどむ。たたかいを　くりかえす　ことで　つよくなるのだ。 Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Unknown Routes 10, 11, Victory Road, Village Bridge (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 83		79 - 148	153 - 291
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 37		37 - 97	71 - 190
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
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.

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1010 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1414 Claw Sharpen Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 1919 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2323 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 ——% 20 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3232 Defog Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 3737 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20 4646 Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 09595% 10 5050 Freefall Flying Physical 06060 100100% 10 5555 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 5959 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 6464 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Claw Sharpen	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM58	Freefall	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliation	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Washibon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Washibon

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Washibon in Generation V 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 Washibon in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Washibon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Washibon

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Washibon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Washibon cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Washibon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Washibon

Evolution

Unevolved Washibon  Normal  Flying

Level 54 →

First Evolution Wargle  Normal  Flying

Sprites

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

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

Trivia

• Washibon can be seen as a counterpart to Baruchai: Both are dual-typed Template:Type2 Pokémon that are described as baby eagles, are members of a two-stage evolutionary family who evolve into their final form at level 54. They are both also members of a single-gender species (Washibon is exclusively male, whereas Baruchai is exclusively female). Their movesets are also substantially similar, sharing the same number of start moves and level-up moves, with all of their level-up moves occurring at the same levels. They are also version exclusive, Washibon being exclusive to White and Baruchai being exclusive to Black.

Origin

Washibon is based on an eagle chick. The single plume on its head resembles an honor feather, such as the ones worn by the Plains Indians. This, in combination with its evolution's warbonnet-like crest, suggests inspiration from Native American warriors.

Name origin

Washibon derives the beginning part of its name from 鷲 washi, Japanese for eagle.

Notes

← #626: Buffalon

Pokémon

#628: Wargle →

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