Stats & Training
Mandibuzz's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. HP leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
Mandibuzz Weakness
Type-wise, Mandibuzz takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Mandibuzz's overall bulk (110/105/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Thunder Fang 2x28-32% Ice Fang 2x28-32% Ancient Power 2x28-32% | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x61-71% Wild Charge 2x55-65% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x44-52% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 2x61-71% Ancient Power 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Rock Throw 2x41-49% | ||
 Eelektross Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Eelektross builds →Thunder 2x74-88% Thunderbolt 2x62-73% Discharge 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x34-40% | ||
 Cradily RockGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Lileep (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Cradily builds →Rock Slide 2x38-45% Ancient Power 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Throw 2x38-45% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x28-34% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x37-43% Rock Throw 2x37-43% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x28-33% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x28-33% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Blitzle Electric | D | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% Rock Throw 2x34-40% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x19-23% Rollout 2x12-14% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Spark 2x34-41% Shock Wave 2x34-41% Thunder Shock 2x24-28% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x21-25% Rollout 2x13-15% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Volt Switch 2x40-48% Spark 2x40-48% Shock Wave 2x34-41% Charge Beam 2x29-34% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Volt Switch 2x39-45% Spark 2x33-39% Shock Wave 2x33-39% Charge Beam 2x29-34% | ||
 Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Minun builds →Volt Switch 2x39-45% Spark 2x23-27% Charge Beam 2x29-34% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Plusle builds →Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x25-30% Charge Beam 2x30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x47-55% Thunder Fang 2x27-33% Ice Fang 2x27-33% Ancient Power 2x27-33% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x43-51% Volt Switch 2x38-45% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Smack Down 2x33-39% Rock Blast 2x17-21% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x22-26% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x55-66% Thunderbolt 2x47-55% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x48-56% Thunder Fang 2x28-33% Ice Fang 2x28-33% Ancient Power 2x27-32% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x60-71% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x44-53% Volt Switch 2x39-47% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Crustle builds →Rock Slide 2x48-56% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Smack Down 2x33-39% Rock Blast 2x18-21% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x60-71% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Discharge 2x44-53% Rock Slide 2x22-26% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x57-68% Thunderbolt 2x48-56% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x32-38% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion's Stone Edge hits Mandibuzz for 54-64%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt hits Mandibuzz for 80-94%. Mamoswine deals 36-42% with Ice Shard.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Terrakion builds →Close Combat32-38% Stone Edge 2x54-64% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Flash Cannon35-42% Volt Switch 2x63-74% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x36-42% Superpower35-42% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x70-83% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x46-54% Shadow Ball13-15% Thunderbolt 2x59-69% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Mandibuzz is the evolved form of Vullaby. Breeding produces Vullaby eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Vullaby gave Mandibuzz the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Mandibuzz to get Vullaby eggs using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Tears, Knock Off, Mean Look and 3 more.
Black & White Mandibuzz Best Moveset
Mandibuzz's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received, and Roost handles sustain. Overcoat and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Mandibuzz best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Foul Play
- Taunt
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Fake Tears and Knock Off give Mandibuzz options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Brave Bird and Fly. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mandibuzz in Black & White
Mandibuzz appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in Black & White
Vullaby is your first catch on the way to Mandibuzz. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34-60 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch VullabyRoute 10Grass Lv.34-36 RouteCommonLateAnyVictory Road - OutsideGrass Lv.38-39 CaveCommonLateAnyRoute 10Grass Lv.39-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 11Grass Lv.48-50 RouteCommonPostAnyVillage BridgeGrass Lv.48-50UncommonPostAny
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Route 11Grass Lv.58-60 RouteCommonPostAnyDouble grassVillage BridgeGrass Lv.58-60UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Mandibuzz Guide
In Black & White, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a support. Roost with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
Big Pecks is the go-to ability for Mandibuzz. It protects against Defense drops. Its hidden ability Weak Armor can work in specific setups. Overcoat is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black & White, Mandibuzz fills the support role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 65 Attack). Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Mandibuzz: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Mandibuzz has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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