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No. 0427 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Buneary

The Rabbit Pokémon

TL;DR. Buneary is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 350. It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain.

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It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain.

Height0.4 m

Weight5.5 kg

AbilitiesRun Away, Klutz

HiddenLimber

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 66

Defense 44

Sp. Attack 44

Sp. Defense 56

Speed 85

Total350

350 base stat total, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Normal-types.

85 base Speed, Buneary's strongest stat, ranking 40th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Buneary 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, Buneary reaches 1,258 CP at level 40 and 1,440 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack130

GO Defense105

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,258

Max CP (L50)1,423

Best buddy (L51)1,440

Raid catch CP 669–719 (L20). Weather boosted 836–899 (L25).

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Competitive

Buneary in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Buneary across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #716 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #716 71 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Buneary.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Buneary, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Buneary?

Buneary is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Buneary weak to?

Buneary takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Buneary resistant to?

Buneary is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Buneary evolve?

Buneary evolves into Lopunny (Friendship).

What generation is Buneary from?

Buneary was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0427.

What are Buneary's base stats?

Buneary has HP 55, Attack 66, Defense 44, Special Attack 44, Special Defense 56, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 350.

What are Buneary's abilities?

Buneary can have the abilities Run Away, Klutz, plus the Hidden Ability Limber.

Is Buneary legendary or mythical?

No. Buneary is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Buneary's best stat?

Buneary's highest base stat is Speed at 85, which ranks 40th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Buneary good?

Buneary has a base stat total of 350, the 701st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 87th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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