Bouffalant

#626 in the National Pokédex • Bash Buffalo Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Bisharp Rufflet

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Bouffalant doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	172

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Bouffalant

#626

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
6	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
11	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
16	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
21	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
26	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
31	Head Charge	Physical	120	100	15	The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little.
36	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
41	Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
46	Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
50	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
56	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
61	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM67	Smart Strike	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM94	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Belch	Special	120	90	10	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Cotton Guard	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.