Bouffalant: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP95170–202300–394

Atk110117–178202–350

Def95103–161175–317

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe5567–117103–229

Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Grass becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Bouffalant outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's attacks with recoil or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Everything about Reckless →
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Rhydon Starly Staravia Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienfoo Mienshao Obstagoon
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a Grass move; Grass immunity.
Everything about Sap Sipper →
Other Pokémon with Sap Sipper 18
Marill Azumarill Girafarig Stantler Miltank Azurill Blitzle Zebstrika Deerling Sawsbuck Skiddo Gogoat Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Drampa Wyrdeer Farigiraf
This Pokémon is immune to sound-based moves, unless it used the move.
Everything about Soundproof →
Other Pokémon with Soundproof 14
Voltorb Electrode Mr. Mime Whismur Loudred Exploud Shieldon Bastiodon Mime Jr.Snover Abomasnow Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Bouffalant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

10Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

15RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

20Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

25Horn AttackNo additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

30ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

35Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

40Head ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

45Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

50MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

55Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM96Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR04SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

TR17AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR53Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TR86Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TR94High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggCotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10

EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

EggMud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

EggSkull BashRaises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.NormalPhys130100%10

EggStomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

Tutor 1

TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Biology

The fur on its head resembles an afro haircut. These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads.

Design & origin

Bouffalant is based on the American bison.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Bash Buffalo Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Brown

: —

Original Unova#132Updated Unova#269Isle of Armor#053

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.
Shield
These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd.
Sword
They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.
Black 2 · White 2
They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Bouffalant
Japanese: バッフロン
Japanese (romaji): Buffron
Korean: 버프론
Chinese (Traditional): 爆炸頭水牛
Chinese (Simplified): 爆炸头水牛
French: Frison
German: Bisofank
Spanish: Bouffalant
Italian: Bouffalant

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Atk
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 172
: Medium

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

White 2 2 areas

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 2 areas

Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

White 2 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40

Black 2 areas

Road 10Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.