Stats & Training
Bouffalant's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Attack doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Attack EVs.
They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.
They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying.
Bouffalant Weakness
Type-wise, Bouffalant takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Bouffalant's overall bulk (95/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x111-131%KO Jump Kick 2x85-101%KO Aura Sphere 2x55-65% Drain Punch 2x64-76% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x26-32% Double Kick 2x21-25% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x26-32% Double Kick 2x21-25% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x84-99% Brick Break 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x34-41% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x24-30% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x72-86% Brick Break 2x43-50% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x40-48% Force Palm 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x54-64% Wake-Up Slap 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x30-36% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x39-47% Force Palm 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x27-33% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x27-33% Double Kick 2x21-26% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-86% Hammer Arm 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x55-66% Wake-Up Slap 2x51-60% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x41-49% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x36-42% Double Kick 2x28-34% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x26-32% Double Kick 2x21-25% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x26-32% Double Kick 2x21-25% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-86% Hammer Arm 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x55-65% Wake-Up Slap 2x52-62% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Bouffalant for 76-89%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x76-89% Mach Punch 2x41-48% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Bouffalant is a standalone Pokemon with a massive partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bouffalant easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Headbutt, Iron Head and 5 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Bouffalant Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Reckless supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Bouffalant doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground and Bug coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Bouffalant best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Charge
- Earthquake
- Wild Charge
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Bouffalant threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Fighting standing out. Pair that with Giga Impact and Skull Bash and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Bouffalant Locations
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Bouffalant in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Bouffalant in Black 2 & White 2
Bouffalant's encounter pool splits between Black 2 and White 2. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 49-56 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Bouffalant Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Bouffalant looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Sap Sipper is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier tank on our tier list. Headcharge with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Bouffalant's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Bouffalant gets Sap Sipper, Reckless, and Soundproof. But Sap Sipper is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Bouffalant is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Bouffalant: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Bouffalant has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Bouffalant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves