What does Woobat evolve into?

Get Woobat to Swoobat by leveling up. At 323 BST, Woobat is just the starting point.

In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Woobat works as a placeholder. Psychic/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Swoobat . That's where the stats start mattering.

Where can you catch Woobat?

You can find Woobat in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.

What games is Woobat in?

Yes, Woobat is in Sword & Shield. It shows up in 7 games across the series.

Woobat - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

72Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Woobat's spread. It leans mixed with Speed out front. And you'll get 1 Speed EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack45

Defense43

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def43

Speed72

Total323

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.4 m

Weight2.1 kg

Base XP65

Abilities

Unaware

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

KlutzTop Pick

Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

SimpleHA

Doubles the Pokémon's stat modifiers. These doubled modifiers are still capped at -6 or 6 stages.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

While inside a cave, if you look up and see lots of heart-shaped marks lining the walls, it’s evidence that Woobat live there.

Woobat Weakness

Woobat's Psychic/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.

Woobat Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Psychic
0.25x (Resist)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartAvg

5Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Ice Rock Ghost Dark

½xResist

Grass Psychic

¼xResist

Fighting

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (4)

Fighting Poison Grass Bug

How to Beat Woobat in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 79-94% Payback 2x 66-79% View Pawniard builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Bite 2x 64-75% Payback 2x 54-64% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 56-68% Payback 2x 48-56% View Purrloin builds →
Impidimp DarkFairy	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 BiteLv. 4 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 60-71% Bite 2x 50-60% Assurance 2x 50-60% View Impidimp builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 48-56% Assurance 2x 41-49% Snarl 2x 48-56% View Nickit builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Woobat is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Swoobat. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 102 total stats over Woobat. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#527Woobat

High Friendship

#528Swoobat

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Woobat

PsychicFlying

Swoobat

PsychicFlying

67+2

ATK

57+12

DEF

55+12

SP.ATK

77+22

SP.DEF

55+12

SPE

114+42

BST

323D-Tier

425C-Tier+102

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Woobat easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground and Flying egg groups. Pass egg moves like Flatter, Knock Off, Psycho Shift and 2 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

GroundFlying

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Woobat Best Moveset

Klutz isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Toxic Orb for self-poison for Guts or Poison Heal activation and max HP and Speed EVs, Woobat fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Experimental

Bulky Support

Ability

Klutz

Item

Toxic Orb

Best Nature for Woobat

Timid+SPE

Woobat best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

SpA

Spe

Bulky Support Moveset

Skill SwapSTAB
PsychicSTAB
DefogUtility
TrickUtility

Recommended Teammates

CrobatExcellent

NoivernExcellent

Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Flatter and Knock Off from the egg pool give Woobat something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Psychic for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Attract

C—10015Normal

Lv 1

Gust

D4010035Flying

Lv 5

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 10

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 15

Air Cutter

D609525Flying

Lv 20

Imprison

D——10Psychic

Lv 25

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Lv 30

Amnesia

C——20Psychic

Lv 35

Air Slash

D759515Flying

Lv 40

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

Lv 45

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

Lv 50

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

Lv 55

Simple Beam

D—10015Normal

TM Moves

TM78

Acrobatics

D5510015Flying

TM95

Air Slash

D759515Flying

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TR17

Amnesia

C——20Psychic

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TR49

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

D9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM06

Fly

D909515Flying

TR34

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

TM28

Giga Drain

D7510010Grass

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TR36

Heat Wave

D959010Fire

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM44

Imprison

D——10Psychic

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR68

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

S9010010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

D7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

C8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TR40

Skill Swap

S——10Psychic

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM62

Speed Swap

———10Psychic

TM30

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM40

Swift

D60—20Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR38

Trick

S—10010Psychic

TM70

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM56

U-turn

D7010020Bug

TR35

Uproar

D9010010Normal

TR91

Venom Drench

——10020Poison

TR69

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg

Flatter

D—10015Dark

Egg

Knock Off

D6510020Dark

Egg

Psycho Shift

D—10010Psychic

Egg

Roost

C——10Flying

Egg

Supersonic

D—5520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

D409010Flying

Tutor

Expanding Force

C8010010Psychic

Sword & Shield Woobat Locations

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 78 locations. Woobat's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Best Locations to Catch Woobat in Sword & Shield

78 spots to find Woobat at Lv. 11-30 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Normal Weather

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Raining

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowstorm

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Heavy Fog

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Overcast

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Normal Weather

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Thunderstorm

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Intense Sun

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowstorm

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowing

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Sandstorm

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Thunderstorm

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Raining

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Intense Sun

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Heavy Fog

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowing

Brawlers' Cave

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Overcast

Brawlers' Cave

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Sandstorm

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Thunderstorm

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Raining

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Intense Sun

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Heavy Fog

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowing

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Overcast

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Sandstorm

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Normal Weather

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Raining

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowstorm

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Heavy Fog

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Overcast

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Normal Weather

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Thunderstorm

Courageous Cavern

SwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowstorm

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Intense Sun

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Snowing

Courageous Cavern

ShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave

16%Early

Sandstorm

Galar Mine

ShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave

15%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

SwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave

15%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave

10%Early

All Weather

Galar Mine

SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave

10%Early

All Weather

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

65%Mid

Heavy Fog

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

65%Mid

Heavy Fog

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Raining

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Intense Sun

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Heavy Fog

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Snowing

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Sandstorm

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Normal Weather

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Raining

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Snowstorm

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Heavy Fog

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Normal Weather

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Snowstorm

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Intense Sun

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Snowing

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

60%Mid

Sandstorm

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

40%Mid

Overcast

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

40%Mid

Overcast

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

40%Mid

Thunderstorm

Watchtower Ruins - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building

40%Mid

Thunderstorm

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Overcast

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Sandstorm

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Normal Weather

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Overcast

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Normal Weather

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

35%Mid

Sandstorm

Giant's Mirror

ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30

35%Mid

Normal Weather

Giant's Mirror

SwordOverworld Lv.28-30

35%Mid

Normal Weather

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

30%Mid

Snowing

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

30%Mid

Snowing

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

25%Mid

Thunderstorm

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

25%Mid

Thunderstorm

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

20%Mid

Raining

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

20%Mid

Raining

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

15%Mid

Intense Sun

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

15%Mid

Intense Sun

Bridge Field - Flying

ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29

5%Mid

Snowstorm

Bridge Field - Flying

SwordOverworld Lv.27-29

5%Mid

Snowstorm

Woobat Guide

Get Woobat to Swoobat by leveling up. At 323 BST, Woobat is just the starting point.
In Sword & Shield, For a casual playthrough, Woobat works as a placeholder. Psychic/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Swoobat. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Woobat in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Yes, Woobat is in Sword & Shield. It shows up in 7 games across the series.

Game Availability

Since Black & White, Woobat has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Woobat has appeared steadily across every generation since.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Rock Throw 2x 27-34% Rollout 2x 19-24% Rock Blast 2x 16-19% View Shuckle builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Brutal SwingTM97 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Damage vs Woobat Rock Slide 2x 69-82% Brutal Swing 2x 37-45% Rock Throw 2x 48-58% Smack Down 2x 48-58% View Onix builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Bite 2x 69-82% Payback 2x 56-68% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
TM Move Moves PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Payback 2x 53-63% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 45-53% Snarl 2x 53-63% View Nickit builds →

Stunfisk GroundElectric	A
Available Moves Moves ElectrowebTM82 PaybackTM57 Thunder ShockLv. 1 Damage vs Woobat Electroweb 2x 71-83% Payback 2x 38-44% Thunder Shock 2x 53-63% View Stunfisk builds →
Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Rock Throw 2x 24-29% Rollout 2x 17-21% Rock Blast 2x 14-17% View Shuckle builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves BiteLv. 18 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Bite 2x 63-75% Payback 2x 56-67% View Stunky builds →
Purrloin Dark	D
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 21 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 56-67% Payback 2x 49-58% View Purrloin builds →
Nickit Dark	D
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 24 AssuranceLv. 16 SnarlLv. 12 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 46-54% Assurance 2x 42-50% Snarl 2x 49-58% View Nickit builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Stone Edge 2x 96-114%KO Rock Slide 2x 74-87% Rock Throw 2x 50-58% Rock Blast 2x 27-32% View Lunatone builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 82-96% Payback 2x 69-82% View Pawniard builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Stone Edge 2x 146-172%KO Rock Slide 2x 109-128%KO Rock Throw 2x 74-87% Rock Blast 2x 39-47% View Solrock builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 71-84% Night Slash 2x 71-84% Thief 2x 61-73% Assurance 2x 61-73% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 96-114%KO Assurance 2x 83-99% Payback 2x 69-82% View Liepard builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Stone Edge 2x 98-116%KO Rock Slide 2x 74-88% Rock Throw 2x 51-61% Rock Blast 2x 28-33% View Lunatone builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves AssuranceLv. 25 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Assurance 2x 82-96% Payback 2x 70-83% View Pawniard builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Stone Edge 2x 147-173%KO Rock Slide 2x 109-129%KO Rock Throw 2x 74-88% Rock Blast 2x 39-47% View Solrock builds →
Thievul Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 28 Night SlashLv. 34 ThiefLv. 1 AssuranceLv. 16 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 72-85% Night Slash 2x 72-85% Thief 2x 61-72% Assurance 2x 61-72% View Thievul builds →
Liepard Dark	C
Available Moves Moves Sucker PunchLv. 34 AssuranceLv. 23 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Sucker Punch 2x 98-116%KO Assurance 2x 83-99% Payback 2x 70-83% View Liepard builds →

Morpeko ElectricDark	A
Available Moves Moves Volt SwitchTM80 SparkLv. 30 BiteLv. 25 AssuranceTM58 Damage vs Woobat Volt Switch 2x 79-93% Spark 2x 94-111%KO Bite 2x 86-101%KO Assurance 2x 86-101%KO View Morpeko builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Woobat Stone Edge 2x 94-111%KO Rock Slide 2x 72-86% Rock Throw 2x 49-58% Rock Blast 2x 25-30% View Lunatone builds →
Crawdaunt WaterDark	B
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 28 Knock OffLv. 16 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Night Slash 2x 122-144%KO Knock Off 2x 113-134%KO Payback 2x 87-103%KO View Crawdaunt builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 40 AssuranceTM58 PaybackTM57 Damage vs Woobat Night Slash 2x 92-108%KO Assurance 2x 79-93% Payback 2x 66-78% View Pawniard builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Night SlashLv. 36 Ice FangLv. 1 Thunder FangLv. 1 Knock OffLv. 24 Damage vs Woobat Night Slash 2x 96-113%KO Ice Fang 2x 60-71% Thunder Fang 2x 60-71% Knock Off 2x 90-106%KO View Drapion builds →