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Bouffalant

Bouffalant

Armor #53 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Bash Buffalo Pokémon

Bouffalant

Armor #53 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Bash Buffalo Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

95

300

394

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

95

175

317

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

95

175

317

Speed

55

103

229

Total

490

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.

Bisharp

Rufflet

Bouffalant normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Bouffalant sprite

Shiny

Bouffalant

Bash Buffalo Pokémon

Armor #53
Normal

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

94.6 kg (208.6 lbs)

Abilities

RecklessSap SipperSoundproof(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Bouffalant takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #53
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 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Bouffalant

Bouffalant

Armor #53

No evolutions

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

5Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

10Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

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

15RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

20Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

25Horn AttackNormalPhysical6510025

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.

30ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

35Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

40Head ChargeNormalPhysical12010015

The user charges its head into its target, using its powerful guard hair. This also damages the user a little.

45Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

50MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

55Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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 and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM26Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM57PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM79RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM96Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70-10

The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical7510010

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

TR17AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR21ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TR24OutrageDragonPhysical12010010

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR28MegahornBugPhysical1208510

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR85Work UpNormalStatus--30

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

TR86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical9010015

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

TR94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Lash OutDarkPhysical751005

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
BelchPoisonSpecial1209010

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Cotton GuardGrassStatus--10

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Skull BashNormalPhysical13010010

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

StompNormalPhysical6510020

The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Reckless

Ability Slot 1

Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Sap Sipper

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move instead of taking damage.

Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Soundproof(Hidden Ability)

Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.

Protects against sound-based moves.

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