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.
They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
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)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x74-88% Rock Slide 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x38-45% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnezone builds →Thunder 2x89-105%KO Discharge 2x64-76% Spark 2x30-36% Charge Beam 2x41-49% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x77-91% Discharge 2x56-66% Thunder Fang 2x29-34% Charge Beam 2x36-42% | ||
 Eelektross Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Eelektross builds →Thunder 2x74-88% Discharge 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x28-32% | ||
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Ampharos builds →Thunder 2x79-94% Power Gem 2x39-46% Discharge 2x59-70% Thunder Punch 2x37-44% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x29-36% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x29-36% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x22-26% Thunder Shock 2x29-34% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Smack Down 2x24-29% Rock Blast 2x13-16% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x26-31% Thunder Shock 2x22-26% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Spark 2x31-37% Shock Wave 2x31-37% Thunder Shock 2x22-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x19-23% Thunder Shock 2x27-33% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x33-40% Rock Tomb 2x27-33% Smack Down 2x23-28% Rock Blast 2x13-16% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x25-29% Discharge 2x37-44% Thunder Shock 2x19-23% | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Discharge 2x43-51% Spark 2x40-47% Shock Wave 2x33-39% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Spark 2x31-37% Shock Wave 2x31-37% Thunder Shock 2x23-27% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x31-37% Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Smack Down 2x33-39% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% Rock Throw 2x19-23% Smack Down 2x19-23% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x29-35% Discharge 2x19-23% Rock Slide 2x26-31% Spark 2x15-18% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x58-69% Wild Charge 2x54-64% Discharge 2x44-52% Spark 2x40-47% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x56-66% Volt Switch 2x37-44% Spark 2x31-37% Shock Wave 2x31-37% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x63-74% Power Gem 2x31-37% Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x34-40% Rock Slide 2x25-30% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% Rock Throw 2x19-22% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x57-67% Rock Slide 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Rock Throw 2x30-35% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Smack Down 2x38-45% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x61-71% Wild Charge 2x55-65% Discharge 2x44-52% Spark 2x39-47% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x56-66% Discharge 2x43-50% Volt Switch 2x37-44% Spark 2x31-37% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x63-75% Power Gem 2x31-37% Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x36-42% Rock Throw 2x30-36% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 Sky Attack and Brave Bird. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Mandibuzz in Black 2 & White 2
Mandibuzz is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Route 4 when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Mandibuzz in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Mandibuzz starts with Vullaby at Lv. 25-52 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch VullabyRoute 23Grass Lv.47 RouteRarePostAnyRoute 23Grass Lv.52 RouteRarePostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Route 4Interact with Pokemon Lv.25 RouteLimitedMidAnyThursdayor evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Mandibuzz Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2'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 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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