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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Shiny release
Shiny Vullaby first appeared on November 9, 2021, during A Looming Shadow Returns!.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jul 1, 2026 | 1-star | Flying Taxi |
Vullaby in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Vullaby across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #551 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Vullaby.
Every main-series game Vullaby is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildFellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Stony Wilderness, Bridge Field
- RaidRolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- WildPotbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunTrade
- MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 3, Poké Pelago
- Ultra SunTrade
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 3
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Mountain (northeast of Route 125)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoutes 10 and 11, Black and White, Village Bridge
- WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 23
- White 2Trade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Vullaby appears in 1 episode.
In BW095 (2012-09-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
Vullaby in 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.