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Vullaby in Pokémon Black & White

#135 in the Unova Pokédex • Diapered Pokémon

Vullaby in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

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.

Pokémon White

They tend to guard their posteriors with suitable bones they have found. They pursue weak Pokémon.

Pokémon details

Types

DarkFlying

Category

Diapered Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0629

Pokédex

#135

Vullaby in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

55

103

229

Defense

75

139

273

Sp. Atk

45

85

207

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

60

112

240

Total

370

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Vullaby, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Unova #135
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
74

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
0% male
100% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Vullaby

Vullaby

#135

Level 54

Mandibuzz

Mandibuzz

#136

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3820%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave4010%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave374%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave391%

-

Village Bridge

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Village Bridge

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in tall grass or a cave3420%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in tall grass or a cave3610%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass3920%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass4110%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3420%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3610%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass3920%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass4110%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4820%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave501%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
5Fury Attack

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Normal158520
10Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying6010020
14Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
19Flatter

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark-10015
23Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
28Punishment

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

Dark-1005
32Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15
37Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30
41Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

Flying759520
46Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
50Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
55Whirlwind

The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
59Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. The user also takes serious damage.

Flying12010015
64Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM63Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Pluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying6010020
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Dark559515
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark-10020
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020
Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5
Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Big Pecks

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.

Protects against Defense drops.

Overcoat

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from damage from weather.

Protects against damage from weather.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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