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No. 0626 · Generation V · Unova

Bouffalant

The Bash Buffalo Pokémon

TL;DR. Bouffalant is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 490. Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.

Normal

Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.

Height1.6 m

Weight94.6 kg

AbilitiesReckless, Sap Sipper

HiddenSoundproof

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 110

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 95

Speed 55

Total490

490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types.

110 base Attack, Bouffalant's strongest stat, ranking 13th of 131 Normal-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Bouffalant 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, Bouffalant reaches 2,797 CP at level 40 and 3,200 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack195

GO Defense182

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)2,797

Max CP (L50)3,163

Best buddy (L51)3,200

Raid catch CP 1,524–1,598 (L20). Weather boosted 1,905–1,998 (L25).

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Competitive

Bouffalant in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Bouffalant across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #695 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #695 71.7 score

Ultra League #551 70.9 score

Master League #381 41.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Bouffalant.

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

What type is Bouffalant?

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

What is Bouffalant weak to?

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

What is Bouffalant resistant to?

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

Does Bouffalant evolve?

Bouffalant does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Bouffalant from?

Bouffalant was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0626.

What are Bouffalant's base stats?

Bouffalant has HP 95, Attack 110, Defense 95, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 95, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Bouffalant's abilities?

Bouffalant can have the abilities Reckless, Sap Sipper, plus the Hidden Ability Soundproof.

Is Bouffalant legendary or mythical?

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

What is Bouffalant's best stat?

Bouffalant's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 13th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Bouffalant good?

Bouffalant has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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