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.
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.
These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason.
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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Fighting is super effective against BouffalantView Cobalion → | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against BouffalantView Conkeldurr → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Bouffalant with Close Combat (97-114%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (90-106%).
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x97-114%KO Stone Edge27-32% | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bouffalant View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x90-106%KO Mach Punch 2x48-57% Knock Off26-31% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Belch, Cotton Guard and 7 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bouffalant Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Sapsipper supports the gameplan, and max Attack and Speed EVs mean Bouffalant doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Bouffalant best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Head Charge
- Stone Edge
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Facade
- Zen Headbutt
- Swords Dance
- Head Charge
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Bouffalant in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Bouffalant doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Bouffalant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Bouffalant Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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