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.
Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Bouffalant first appeared on February 21, 2025, during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova.
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.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Does Bouffalant's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Reckless does not change its matchups. With Sap Sipper, Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage. Soundproof does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Bouffalant 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 Bouffalant is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Reckless: does not change its type matchups.
Sap Sipper: Grass moves raise its Attack instead of doing damage.
Soundproof: does not change its type matchups.
Bouffalant vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bouffalant | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 77 | +18 |
| Attack | 110 | 74 | +36 |
| Defense | 95 | 60 | +35 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 59 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 64 | +31 |
| Speed | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Total | 490 | 403 | +87 |
Bouffalant appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Bouffalant 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
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bouffalant.
Every main-series game Bouffalant is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 113 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 23
- WildRoute 9 (Hidden Grotto)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bouffalant appears in 10 episodes.
From BW031 (2011-05-12) through XY127 (2016-07-21).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Bouffalant partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Bouffalant partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Bouffalant in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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