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 skillfully arranges the bones of its prey to construct its nest. Most of the bones are Cubone.
It’s always searching for food for Vullaby. When it finds a weak Pokémon, Mandibuzz swoops it right off to its nest.
Mandibuzz Weakness
Type-wise, Mandibuzz takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Psychic |
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x45-54% Dazzling Gleam 2x44-52% Draining Kiss 2x29-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tyranitar builds →Blizzard 2x46-54% Thunder 2x46-54% Stone Edge 2x77-91% Ice Beam 2x37-44% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Xurkitree builds →Thunder 2x114-135%KO Thunderbolt 2x94-110%KO Wild Charge 2x49-58% Discharge 2x84-99% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 2x36-42% Moonblast 2x37-44% Power Gem 2x31-37% Dazzling Gleam 2x31-37% | ||
 Dedenne ElectricFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Dedenne builds →Thunder 2x61-71% Play Rough 2x36-42% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Wild Charge 2x36-42% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (87-103%). Primarina's Moonblast also KOs at 123-145%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Kartana builds →Knock Off8-9% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Volt Switch 2x68-80% Dazzling Gleam 2x78-91% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x123-145%KO Scald52-61% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x32-38% Knock Off8-10% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mandibuzz View Terrakion builds →Close Combat48-57% Stone Edge 2x81-95% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Tears, Foul Play, Knock Off and 4 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Foul Play
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Foul Play
- Tailwind
- Whirlwind
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Fake Tears and Foul Play 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mandibuzz in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A few locations for Mandibuzz with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Mandibuzz in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch VullabyRoute 3 - NorthGrass Lv.10-13 Route30%EarlyShaking spot
Step 2Mandibuzz ✓Poni Plains - NorthGrass Lv.54-5730%PostShaking spotor evolve from Vullaby (Step 1)
Mandibuzz Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mandibuzz has a 510 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a support. Roost with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mandibuzz's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric), Cloyster (Ice), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. Mandibuzz has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Roost, Defog, Foulplay, and Toxic. Roost leads at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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