Bouffalant Pokemon Guide

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Bouffalant Pokemon Guide

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokemon. This guide covers Bouffalant’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Normal Form

Bouffalant

Shiny Form

Shiny Bouffalant

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Bouffalant guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Bouffalant Guide Contents

Description	Abilities
Quick Facts	Stats
Best Moves	All Moves
Weaknesses	Evolution
Locations	FAQ

Bouffalant Description

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its large afro-like mane, powerful headbutts and strong physical attacks.

Competitive Overview

Is Bouffalant Good in Competitive?

Bouffalant can work in formats where its typing, abilities and movepool fit the team. Its best role changes depending on the game, available moves and competitive rules.

Use its best attacks, ability options and matchup advantages carefully, especially against Pokemon that target its weaknesses.

Bouffalant Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Bouffalant, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Bouffalant

National Dex

#0626

Type

Normal

Species

Bash Buffalo Pokemon

Height

5’03” / 1.6 m

160 cm

Weight

208.6 lbs / 94.6 kg

94.6 kg

Abilities

Reckless, Sap Sipper, Soundproof

Bouffalant Stats

Bouffalant’s stats shape how it performs across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to view its base stat spread.

Attack

110

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Bouffalant Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Bouffalant can use several useful moves depending on the game, format and available move tutor or TM options.

Head Charge

Bouffalant’s signature-style powerful Normal-type attack.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack and improves sweeping potential.

Earthquake

Strong coverage against Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.

Rock Slide

Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Giga Impact

A powerful Normal-type attack with a recharge drawback.

Close Combat

Strong Fighting-type coverage in games where available.

Facade

Useful when Bouffalant is affected by status.

Throat Chop

Coverage that can help against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Bouffalant All Moves

Use the section below to view Bouffalant’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
10	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85
15	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
20	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
25	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100
30	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
35	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
40	Head Charge	Normal	Physical	120	100
45	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
50	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85
55	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
TM	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Belch	Poison	Special	120	90
Cotton Guard	Grass	Status	–	–
Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100
Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100

Bouffalant Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon battles.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Bouffalant Abilities

Bouffalant’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Reckless

Reckless is one of Bouffalant’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Sap Sipper

Sap Sipper is one of Bouffalant’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Soundproof

Soundproof is one of Bouffalant’s available abilities. Its value depends on the game, ruleset and team role.

Bouffalant Evolution

Bouffalant’s evolution line and related forms are shown below.

Stage 1

Bouffalant

Bouffalant does not evolve

Stage 2

No Evolution

No evolved form

Stage 3

No Further Evolution

Bouffalant remains a single-stage Pokemon

Where to Find Bouffalant in Pokemon Games

Bouffalant’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Red	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available in this game.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Gold	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Silver	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available in this game.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Ruby	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available in this game.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available in this game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available in this game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Platinum	Not available in this game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Not available in this game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Not available in this game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Black	Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon White	Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon Black 2	Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.
Pokemon White 2	Usually obtained through catching, evolving or trading depending on the version.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game unless available through special encounters.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game unless available through special encounters.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Sword	Available through encounter, evolution, DLC or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Shield	Available through encounter, evolution, DLC or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Scarlet	Available through encounter, evolution or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Violet	Available through encounter, evolution or transfer depending on species and version.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Bouffalant
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Bouffalant FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Bouffalant. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Bouffalant?

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Bouffalant weak against?

Bouffalant is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Bouffalant evolve from?

No evolved form

What are Bouffalant’s abilities?

Bouffalant’s abilities are Reckless, Sap Sipper, Soundproof.

What are Bouffalant’s best moves?

Bouffalant’s best moves often include Head Charge, Swords Dance, Earthquake, Rock Slide.

Is Bouffalant good in Pokemon?

Bouffalant can be useful depending on the game, format, moves and ability choices.

How do you get Bouffalant?

Bouffalant’s availability changes by game. Check the locations section for generation-by-generation availability.

Does Bouffalant have a Mega Evolution?

Bouffalant does not currently have a Mega Evolution.

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Bouffalant Pokemon Guide