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Mandibuzz in Pokémon X & Y

#630 in the X and Y Pokédex • Bone Vulture Pokémon

Mandibuzz in the National Pokédex
Mandibuzz sprite

Normal

Shiny Mandibuzz sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.

Pokémon Y

Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.

Pokémon details

Types

DarkFlying

Category

Bone Vulture Pokémon

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

39.5 kg (87.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0630

Mandibuzz in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

110

330

424

Attack

65

121

251

Defense

105

193

339

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

95

175

317

Speed

80

148

284

Total

510

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 Mandibuzz, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
179

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

#629

Level 54

Mandibuzz

Mandibuzz

#630

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
StartWhirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
StartFury Attack

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

Normal158520
StartLeer

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

Normal-10030
StartMirror Move

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

Flying--20
StartBone Rush

The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row.

Ground259010
StartPluck

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

Flying6010020
StartBrave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying12010015
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. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
19Flatter

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

Dark-10015
23Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
28Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
32Defog

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

Flying--15
37Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
41Air Slash

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

Flying759515
46Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
50Embargo

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

Dark-10015
51Bone Rush

The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row.

Ground259010
57Whirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
63Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying12010015
70Mirror 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 X and Y.
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 depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
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
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

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
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
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. This 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. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

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. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM51Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM63Embargo

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

Dark-10015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. 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 move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

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

Normal150905
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, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Fake Tears

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

Dark-10020

Vullaby — breeding

Foul Play

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

Dark9510015

Vullaby — breeding

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Vullaby — breeding

Mean Look

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

Normal--5

Vullaby — breeding

Scary Face

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

Normal-10010

Vullaby — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Block

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

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Block

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

Normal--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Fake Tears

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

Dark-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Foul Play

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

Dark9510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Foul Play

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

Dark9510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Defense

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

Steel--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mean Look

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

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Scary Face

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

Normal-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snatch

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

Dark--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snatch

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

Dark--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Big Pecks

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from Defense-lowering attacks.

Protects against Defense drops.

Overcoat

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Protects against sandstorm and hail damage, powder moves and Effect Spore.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks lower its Defense stat and raise its Speed stat.

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

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