TL;DR. Mandibuzz is a dark/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 510. It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. 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.
Mandibuzz 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, Mandibuzz reaches 2,138 CP at level 40 and 2,446 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Mandibuzz only comes from evolving a Shiny Vullaby. The first Shiny in the family appeared on November 9, 2021.
Mandibuzz in competitive play.
Mandibuzz is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #53 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Mandibuzz.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mandibuzz, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mandibuzz?
Mandibuzz is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Mandibuzz weak to?
Mandibuzz takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mandibuzz resistant to?
Mandibuzz is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.
How does Mandibuzz evolve?
Mandibuzz evolves from Vullaby (Level 54). Mandibuzz is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Mandibuzz from?
Mandibuzz was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0630.
What are Mandibuzz's base stats?
Mandibuzz has HP 110, Attack 65, Defense 105, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 95, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 510.
What are Mandibuzz's abilities?
Mandibuzz can have the abilities Big Pecks, Overcoat, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.
Is Mandibuzz legendary or mythical?
No. Mandibuzz is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Mandibuzz's best stat?
Mandibuzz's highest base stat is HP at 110, which ranks 6th of 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Mandibuzz good?
Mandibuzz has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Mandibuzz vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mandibuzz | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Attack | 65 | 83 | -18 |
| Defense | 105 | 67 | +38 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 68 | +27 |
| Speed | 80 | 80 | +0 |
| Total | 510 | 441 | +69 |
Mandibuzz appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Mandibuzz 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
How to get Mandibuzz.
Every main-series game Mandibuzz 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+)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- ShieldObtainable
- WildDusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage
- RaidRolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidLoop Lagoon, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunTrade
- MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Ultra SunTrade
- Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveVullaby (Level 54)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Village Bridge (dark grass)
- WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4 (always has Weak Armor, respawns weekly) (Thursdays)
- 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.
Mandibuzz appears in 3 episodes.
From BW043 (2011-08-18) through HZ072 (2024-11-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
Mandibuzz in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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