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Wobbuffet (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It has a pre-evolution in Wynaut.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan Pokémon with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. The female Wobbuffet has a red marking on its mouth that resembles lipstick, while the male does not. It has flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail. Its eyespots are revealed to be capable of blinking and looking around using its tail in the Pokémon Stadium series. Wobbuffet is very protective of its tail, to the point where it will suddenly turn uncharacteristically aggressive if the tail is attacked.
Wobbuffet is usually a docile Pokémon that will never attack first. However, when it is attacked, it will inflate its body and initiate a counter-strike. When two or more of this Pokémon meet, they will attempt to outlast each other in a battle of endurance. However, since neither is able to attack, they may compete to see which can last without food. Because of its overprotective nature regarding its tail and hatred of light, Wobbuffet lives in dark caves.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Wobbuffet and Wynaut send the player on a mission into the Uproar Forest. As thanks for completing it, they help to remodel the rescue base. Notably, the Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon in the entire game that doesn't speak in a way the player can understand; it only says its own name. However, this may be an oversight by the translators, since in Explorers of Sky (as mentioned below) it does not speak this way.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Wobbuffet (confirmed to be female by its lipstick) once again joins Wynaut, only this time, they're running a shop in the Spinda's Café, called the Recycle Shop. Unlike the first game, it no longer says its name, and instead says "That's right!".
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Wobbuffet in Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Melee and its successor, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wobbuffet appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon. In the games, Wobbuffet would use the move Counter to attack players. It would rock back and fourth and do so more violently if the player attacked it or threw an item at it. When the player touches Wobbuffet before attacking it, it'll still cause knockback, though the player won't take any damage.
Interestingly, Wobbuffet is the only Pokémon not classified as Legendary to appear in the event Legendary Pokémon in Melee. Some have speculated as to why this is. One opinion is that it surprises players to expect to find a Legendary Pokémon. Another is that Wobbuffet can prove quite useful, so while it doesn't make since why he appears, it's appreciated nonetheless.
Wobbuffet appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit, despite no longer a Poké Ball Pokémon.
Trophy descriptions[]
Super Smash Bros. Melee
- "A Patient Pokémon, Wobbuffet lives in darkness to hide its mismatched black tail. Even for a stoic Pokémon, this creature is a testament to self-control; it will not actively attack an opponent. Its Counter and Mirror Coat moves are solely used for reflecting attacks directly back at its antagonist"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- "A Patient Pokémon. A nocturnal, cave-dwelling creature, Wobbuffet is calm and collected, but it will fight back viciously if its black tail is attacked--this hints at something secretive about its tail. If Wobbuffet is put into battle, the opponent cannot run away or switch. Females have lipsticklike markings around their mouths."
In the anime[]
Jessie's Wobbuffet
Jessie obtains one accidentally in episode 146, Tricks of the Trade. It randomly jumps out of its Poké Ball regularly. She rarely uses Wobbuffet in battle, but when she does, the results are generally good. On the other hand, Jessie's few attempts at using Wobbuffet in Contests have all had negative results.
During the Black and White seasons, Wobbufet was left at Team Rocket Headquarters due to not being native to the region. During the Black and White finale, he was later reunited with Jessie when the trio returned to Kanto, and he was the only one of Jessie's Pokémon to accompany her to the Kalos and Alola regions, as well as her worldwide travels in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other[]
Wobbuffet briefly appeared in Pokémon: Twilight Wings and Pokémon Evolutions.
Origin and inspiration[]
Wobbuffet is likely based on a punching bag; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of Karma as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. Wobbuffet may also be based on an Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over.
Given that Wobbuffet often touches its hand to its forehead, it may also be based on the late Japanese comedian Sanpei Hayashiya, who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, "That's the way it is, ma'am."
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Pokémon Silver | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Pokémon Crystal | In order to conceal its black tail, it lives in a dark cave and only moves about at night. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks—it won't attack on its own. However, it won't endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Usually docile, a Wobbuffet strikes back ferociously if its black tail is attacked. It makes its lair in caves where it waits for nightfall. |
| Pokémon FireRed | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon White | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Pokémon Y | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks—it won't attack on its own. However, it won't endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. |
| Pokémon Shield | To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret. |
Game locations[]
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| Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon HeartGold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 190 |
| Attack | 33 |
| Defense | 58 |
| Sp. Attack | 33 |
| Sp. Defense | 58 |
| Speed | 33 |
| Total | 405 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Smogon, a popular competitive Pokémon website, classifies Wobbuffet as an "uber", or as one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game, due to its ability and its counter moves while having high HP.
- Wobbuffet has the highest base HP stat of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
- Wobbuffet's English name was suggested by Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon.