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TL;DR. Wobbuffet is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 405. It hates light and shock. If attack ed, it inflates its body to pump up its counter strike.
Psychic
It hates light and shock. If attack ed, it inflates its body to pump up its counter strike.
Height1.3 m
Weight28.5 kg
AbilitiesShadow Tag
HiddenTelepathy
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 190
Attack 33
Defense 58
Sp. Attack 33
Sp. Defense 58
Speed 33
Total405
405 base stat total, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Psychic-types.
190 base HP, Wobbuffet's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Wobbuffet on Daily Pokémon
Wobbuffet was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Wobbuffet in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Wobbuffet reaches 1,026 CP at level 40 and 1,174 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack60
GO Defense106
GO Stamina382
Max CP (L40)1,026
Max CP (L50)1,160
Best buddy (L51)1,174
Raid catch CP 532–586 (L20). Weather boosted 665–733 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Wobbuffet first appeared on March 22, 2018, during Eggstravaganza 2018.
- Wynaut
- Wobbuffet by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026, 3-star (Party hat (green)).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (green) | Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition |
| Jul 21 to Jul 28, 2026 | 1-starParty hat (green) | Regular rotation |
| Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (green) | New Year's 2026 |
| Sep 22 to Oct 7, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 30, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025 | 3-starParty hat (green) | New Year's 2025 |
Competitive
Wobbuffet in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Wobbuffet across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #218 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #218 83.1 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Wobbuffet.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Wobbuffet, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Wobbuffet?
Wobbuffet is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Wobbuffet weak to?
Wobbuffet takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Wobbuffet resistant to?
Wobbuffet resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Wobbuffet evolve?
Wobbuffet evolves from Wynaut (Level 15). Wobbuffet is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Wobbuffet from?
Wobbuffet was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0202.
What are Wobbuffet's base stats?
Wobbuffet has HP 190, Attack 33, Defense 58, Special Attack 33, Special Defense 58, and Speed 33. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Wobbuffet's abilities?
Wobbuffet can have the ability Shadow Tag, plus the Hidden Ability Telepathy.
Is Wobbuffet legendary or mythical?
No. Wobbuffet is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Wobbuffet's best stat?
Wobbuffet's highest base stat is HP at 190, which ranks 1st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Wobbuffet good?
Wobbuffet has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Wobbuffet as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Wobbuffet is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison
Wobbuffet vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Wobbuffet | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 190 | 74 | +116 |
| Attack | 33 | 67 | -34 |
| Defense | 58 | 73 | -15 |
| Special Attack | 33 | 88 | -55 |
| Special Defense | 58 | 84 | -26 |
| Speed | 33 | 72 | -39 |
| Total | 405 | 458 | -53 |
Game appearances
Wobbuffet appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Wobbuffet is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Wobbuffet.
Every main-series game Wobbuffet is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage
- RaidMotostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildLake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildReflection Cave
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Zone 2, long grass)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveWynaut (Level 15)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildLake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildLake Verity, Lake Valor (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave, Dark Cave (Blackthorn side)
- WildSafari Zone (night) (Peak, default and 10 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave, Ruin Valley
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildDark Cave (Blackthorn City side)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildDark Cave (Blackthorn City side) (night)
- GiftGoldenrod Game Corner
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Wobbuffet appears in 716 episodes.
From EP147 (2000-04-27) through JN147 (2023-03-24).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Wobbuffet has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Wobbuffet sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Wobbuffet in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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