mandibuzz

Mandibuzz is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark / Flying

Abilities:

• Big Pecks: Protects against Defense-lowering effects.
• Overcoat: Shields against weather damage and powder moves.
• Weak Armor (Hidden Ability): Lowers Defense and raises Speed when hit by a physical attack.

Physical Characteristics:

• Mandibuzz resembles a vulture with a large, bulky body covered in brown feathers.
• Features a distinctive bone-like structure on its head, resembling a war bonnet.
• Has a pink, bare-skinned face with a hooked beak, typical of scavenger birds.
• Its wings and tail are broad, aiding in its flight capabilities.
• Decorated with a skirt-like arrangement of bones around its waist.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in arid, rocky environments like canyons and deserts.
• Known to scavenge for food, often preying on weaker Pokémon.
• Exhibits a matriarchal social structure; females are more common than males.
• Known for its cunning and patient nature, often waiting for its prey to weaken before attacking.
• Uses bones not just for decoration but also as tools and weapons.

In Battle:

• Functions as a defensive wall, capable of withstanding numerous hits.
• Utilizes moves like Foul Play, Brave Bird, and Roost to maintain its presence.
• Highly effective against Psychic and Grass types, but vulnerable to Electric, Rock, Fairy, and Ice types.
• Commonly used to remove entry hazards with Defog.
• Can employ Taunt to disrupt opponents' strategies.

Evolution:

• Mandibuzz evolves from Vullaby starting at level 54.
• Does not have any further evolutions.

Interesting Facts:

• Only female Mandibuzz exist; there is no male counterpart.
• Often seen as a counterpart to Braviary, which is more common in male form.
• The bone decorations are not just for show; they are trophies from past battles.
• Its design and behavior are inspired by real-world vultures, emphasizing its scavenger lifestyle.
• Known for its intelligence and ability to plan strategies during combat, particularly in competitive play.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
• White: Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
• Black-2: They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
• White-2: They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
• X: They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
• Y: Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
• Omega-Ruby: They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
• Sun: They adorn themselves beautifully with bones. This is supposedly an effort to attract males, but no male Mandibuzz have ever been found.
• Moon: It circles in the sky, keeping a keen eye out for Pokémon in a weakened state. Its choicest food is Cubone.
• Ultra-Sun: It skillfully arranges the bones of its prey to construct its nest. Most of the bones are Cubone.
• Ultra-Moon: It’s always searching for food for Vullaby. When it finds a weak Pokémon, Mandibuzz swoops it right off to its nest.
• Sword: Although it’s a bit of a ruffian, this Pokémon will take lost Vullaby under its wing and care for them till they’re ready to leave the nest.
• Shield: They adorn themselves with bones. There seem to be fashion trends among them, as different bones come into and fall out of popularity.

630 National

136 Original-Unova

112 Updated-Unova

78 Original-Alola

78 Original-Melemele

29 Original-Poni

92 Updated-Alola

92 Updated-Melemele

38 Updated-Poni

284 Galar

182 Isle-Of-Armor

128 Kitakami

35 Blueberry