Mandibuzz (Pokémon)

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Mandibuzz Bone Vulture Pokémon バルジーナ Vulgina #630 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Big Pecks or Overcoat Cacophony Cacophony Weak Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Mandibuzz 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 87.1 lbs. 39.5 kg Mandibuzz 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 179	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Mandibuzz 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mandibuzz (Japanese: バルジーナ Vulgina) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Vullaby starting at level 54.

Biology

Mandibuzz is a vulture-like Pokémon, particularly resembling a turkey vulture. It has a bare, pink head and neck, along with a notched black beak and red eyes. There are black eyelashes or eyeliner-like markings above its eyes. A long brown tuft with a bone in the middle extends from the back of its head. It has a tan ruff at the base of its neck, and shaggy darker brown wings with gray tips. Mandibuzz also has shaggy brown tail feathers. It has decorated itself with bones — a jaw with sharp teeth — to form a skirt. Its pink feet have black talons. Mandibuzz lives in nests made from the bones it finds. Weakened prey such as Cubone is dragged back to this nest after Mandibuzz swoops down on it from the sky. Mandibuzz is a female-only species.

In the anime

Mandibuzz in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Two Mandibuzz made their main series debut in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!. One of the Mandibuzz had eaten the other's food without permission, causing her to get kicked out of the nest and being forced to take the den belonging to a wild Scrafty.

A Mandibuzz appeared in Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!, under the ownership of Katharine. She was one of the Pokémon Katharine offered to trade Ash for his Scraggy. Mandibuzz was later used in a battle against Tepig, where she lost.

Minor appearances

Mandibuzz debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram. In Black—Victini and Reshiram, Ash spotted a Mandibuzz soaring in the sky while walking on a trail with Iris and Cilan.

A Mandibuzz appeared in PK22.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW043 Mandibuzz Ash's Pokédex Mandibuzz, the Bone Vulture Pokémon. Mandibuzz swoops down from the sky, attacking weakened Pokémon. It builds its nest out of bones it collects. BW055 Mandibuzz Ash's Pokédex Mandibuzz, the Bone Vulture Pokémon. Mandibuzz swoops down from the sky to attack its prey using its sharp, powerful claws and beak.

In Pokémon Generations

Mandibuzz in Pokémon Generations

Mandibuzz appeared in The Uprising, under the ownership of some Team Plasma Grunts.

In the manga

Mandibuzz in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Mandibuzz was used by one of the Seven Sages to fend off several Trainers that were trying to rescue the captured Gym Leaders in Homecoming.

A Mandibuzz used by Team Plasma appeared in PS539. It attempted to capture Rood for Colress, but caught Whitley instead. In the following round, several more Mandibuzz were seen under the ownership of Team Plasma Grunts.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Miruto has a Mandibuzz that she attempted to use to fly to the top of Mt. Serables. Before she can, Ryouga stops her due to flying on the mountain being dangerous. Another Mandibuzz appears as a Burst form of Lukov.

In the TCG

Main article: Mandibuzz (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black It makes a nest out of the bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones. White Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones. Black 2 They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease. White 2
Generation VI X They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease. Y Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones. Omega Ruby They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease. Alpha Sapphire Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
Generation VII Sun They adorn themselves beautifully with bones. This is supposedly an effort to attract males, but no male Mandibuzz have ever been found. Moon It circles in the sky, keeping a keen eye out for Pokémon in a weakened state. Its choicest food is Cubone. Ultra Sun It skillfully arranges the bones of its prey to construct its nest. Most of the bones are Cubone. Ultra Moon It's always searching for food for Vullaby. When it finds a weak Pokémon, Mandibuzz swoops it right off to its nest.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black Route 11, Village Bridge (dark grass) White Trade Black 2 Route 4Th (Always has Weak Armor) White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Evolve Vullaby Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Vullaby
Generation VII Sun Trade Moon Poni Plains Ultra Sun Trade Ultra Moon Poni Plains

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Volcanic Slope PokéPark 2 Crag Area MD GTI Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire (1F-12F), Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F), Dreamy Island (1F-25F), Rusty Mountain (Golden Chamber), Jaws of the Abyss (B1-B28), Smoking Mountain (1F-24F), Cape at the Edge (B1-B29), Magnagate dungeons Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Tu Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 274 Rumble World Fairy Land: Flowery Wooded Dell (Back Boss)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110		170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 510	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 IX, this Pokémon is:

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

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

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

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

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. 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 VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Bone Rush Ground Physical 02525 09090% 10 011 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Bone Rush Ground Physical 02525 09090% 10 055 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1010 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 1414 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 1919 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2323 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 2828 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 3232 Defog Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 3737 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— ——% 15 4141 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4646 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 5050 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 5757 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 6363 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100100% 15 7070 Mirror Move Flying Status 0000— ——% 20

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM76 TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Fake Tears* Dark Status — 100% 20 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25

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

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Block Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Defog Flying Status — —% 15 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Mandibuzz can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Mandibuzz cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mandibuzz Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mandibuzz Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

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

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She is competitive, but she is quite kind. She takes you to a secret place.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #397 Hitting Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Rock Shot

Evolution

Unevolved Vullaby  Dark  Flying

Level 54 →

First Evolution Mandibuzz  Dark  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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 Mandibuzz images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite Special Attack being its lowest stat, Mandibuzz awards Special Attack EVs when defeated.
• Mandibuzz and Vullaby can be seen as counterparts to Braviary and Rufflet. Mandibuzz and Braviary share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolutions starting at level 54, and are both part Flying. Mandibuzz and Vullaby are exclusive to Black, Black 2, and Moon, while Braviary and Rufflet are to White, White 2, and Sun. Whereas Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female, Braviary and Rufflet can only be male.

Origin

Mandibuzz is based on an Old World vulture, most closely resembling a lappet-faced vulture with the prominent ruff of a white-rumped vulture. Its design also bears resemblance to stereotypical "savages", barbarians, or cavemen. The row of teeth around its waist resembles an apron.

According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Vullaby and Mandibuzz were added late into the development of Black and White. When Mandibuzz was originally created by James Turner, it was unrelated to Braviary, but it was later decided to use its design as a counterpart to Braviary.

Name origin

Mandibuzz may be a combination of mandible or mandil and buzzard.

Vulgina may be a combination of vulture and regina (Latin for queen).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese バルジーナ Vulgina From vulture and regina French Vaututrice From vautour and tutrice Spanish Mandibuzz Same as English name German Grypheldis From Vultur gryphus and eldest Italian Mandibuzz Same as English name Korean 버랜지나 Beorenjina Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 禿鷹娜 / 秃鹰娜 Tūyīngnà From 禿鷹 tūyīng and 娜 nà Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Мандибазз Mandibazz Transcription of English name

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