wobbuffet

Wobbuffet is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Psychic

Abilities:

• Shadow Tag: Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing or switching out.
• Telepathy (Hidden Ability): Prevents damage from allies’ attacks during double and triple battles.

Physical Characteristics:

• Wobbuffet is a large, blue, humanoid Pokémon with a smooth, blob-like appearance.
• It has a rounded body and a wide mouth that stretches into a permanent smile.
• It features two small eyes and a black tail with two eyespots at its end.
• Its arms are short and floppy, often seen hanging by its side.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Wobbuffet prefers dark environments, commonly found in caves and other shadowy areas.
• It is known for its patient and defensive nature, often standing silently and absorbing attacks.
• Wobbuffet exhibits a peculiar behavior of inflating its body to protect its tail, which it keeps hidden.
• It has a tendency to endure attacks rather than initiate them, reflecting its docile disposition.

In Battle:

• Wobbuffet is not an attacker but rather a counter strategist, known for its endurance and defensive capabilities.
• Signature moves include Counter and Mirror Coat, which reflect double the damage taken back at the opponent.
• It also uses moves like Safeguard to protect the team from status conditions and Encore to lock opponents into a specific move.
• It is effective against opponents relying on predictable strategies but struggles against Pokémon that can bypass its defensive setup.

Evolution:

• Wobbuffet evolves from Wynaut starting at level 15.
• It does not evolve into any other Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Wobbuffet is renowned for its distinct cry and comedic presence in the Pokémon anime, often seen alongside Team Rocket.
• Its design is inspired by a Japanese punching bag toy, known as "Okiagari-koboshi," which always returns to an upright position when knocked over.
• The name "Wobbuffet" is a play on the phrase "wobble" and "buffet," reflecting its resilient nature and tendency to endure attacks.
• Its unique battle style and signature ability, Shadow Tag, have made it a notable Pokémon in competitive play, often requiring specific strategies to counter it.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: It hates light and shock. If attack­ ed, it inflatesits body to pump up its counter­ strike.
• Silver: To keep its pitch- black tail hidden, it lives quietlyin the darkness. It is never first to attack.
• Crystal: In order to con­ ceal its black tail, it lives ina dark cave and only moves about at night.
• Ruby: If two or more WOBBUFFET meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other’s endurance.However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. TRAINERS need to beware of this habit.
• Sapphire: WOBBUFFET does nothing but endure attacks - it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack onits tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using DESTINY BOND.
• Emerald: Usually docile, a WOBBUFFET strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall.
• Firered: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
• Leafgreen: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
• Diamond: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• Pearl: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• Platinum: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• Heartgold: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
• Soulsilver: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
• Black: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• White: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• Black-2: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• White-2: It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret.
• X: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
• Y: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
• Omega-Ruby: If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other’s endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks—it won’t attack on its own. However, it won’t endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond.
• Sword: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.
• Shield: To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.