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.
It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain.
Stat spread.
Total of 350. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Buneary first appeared on April 16, 2019, during Eggstravaganza 2019.
- Buneary
- Lopunny by encounter; Mega Lopunny
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 18 to Jan 25, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 to Jan 25, 2023 | 1-star | Lunar Year Year 2023 |
| Oct 16 to Oct 23, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Buneary in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Buneary across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #783 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Buneary as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Buneary is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Buneary vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Buneary | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 77 | -22 |
| Attack | 66 | 74 | -8 |
| Defense | 44 | 60 | -16 |
| Special Attack | 44 | 59 | -15 |
| Special Defense | 56 | 64 | -8 |
| Speed | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Total | 350 | 403 | -53 |
Buneary appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Buneary is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Buneary.
Every main-series game Buneary is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 8, Vert Sector 9
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 3
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 7
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 6
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 3★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildEterna Forest
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood and nearby, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes, Snowfall Hot Spring, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1, Poni Grove
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- EventDream World
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildCastelia City
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildEterna Forest
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 25 (Swarm)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Buneary appears in 87 episodes.
From DP002 (2006-09-28) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Buneary in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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