Vullaby
TL;DR. Vullaby is a dark/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 370. Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.
Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.
Stat spread.
Total of 370. 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.
Vullaby 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, Vullaby reaches 1,271 CP at level 40 and 1,455 CP as a best buddy.
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Vullaby in competitive play.
Vullaby is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #457 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Vullaby.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vullaby, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Vullaby?
Vullaby is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Vullaby weak to?
Vullaby takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Vullaby resistant to?
Vullaby is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.
How does Vullaby evolve?
Vullaby evolves into Mandibuzz (Level 54).
What generation is Vullaby from?
Vullaby was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0629.
What are Vullaby's base stats?
Vullaby has HP 70, Attack 55, Defense 75, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 65, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 370.
What are Vullaby's abilities?
Vullaby can have the abilities Big Pecks, Overcoat, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.
Is Vullaby legendary or mythical?
No. Vullaby is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Vullaby's best stat?
Vullaby's highest base stat is Defense at 75, which ranks 59th of 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Vullaby good?
Vullaby has a base stat total of 370, the 669th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 122nd among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Vullaby 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 Vullaby is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Vullaby vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Vullaby | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Attack | 55 | 83 | -28 |
| Defense | 75 | 67 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 71 | -26 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 68 | -3 |
| Speed | 60 | 80 | -20 |
| Total | 370 | 441 | -71 |
Vullaby appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Vullaby is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Catch Vullaby in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Vullaby appears in 1 episode.
From BW095 (2012-09-20) through BW095 (2012-09-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Vullaby card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Vullaby
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.