Pokemon Guide
Buneary is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its rabbit design, high friendship evolution and evolution into Lopunny.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Buneary guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Buneary evolves into Lopunny with high friendship in supported games.
Competitive Overview
Buneary is mostly an early-stage Pokemon, though utility moves and friendship evolution give it playthrough value.
Its biggest value is evolving into Lopunny, where the line gains better Speed and offensive utility.
Here are the key facts to know about Buneary, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Buneary
National Dex
#0427
Type
Normal
Species
Rabbit Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
Weight
12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg
Abilities
Run Away, Klutz, Limber
Buneary has balanced early-stage stats with decent Speed for a small Normal-type Pokemon.
Buneary uses Normal, Fighting, elemental punch and support moves across Pokemon games.
Classic Normal-type damage in older games.
Priority Normal-type damage.
Fighting-type coverage with crash damage on a miss.
Fighting-type damage that restores HP.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Sacrifices the user to heal a teammate in supported games.
Buneary can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Buneary’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Buneary is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it a Ghost immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting-type attacks.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Buneary’s abilities support fleeing, item disruption or paralysis immunity.
Allows Buneary to escape wild Pokemon battles more easily.
Prevents Buneary from using many held item effects.
Prevents paralysis when this hidden ability is available.
Buneary evolves into Lopunny with high friendship.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves with high friendship
Mega Evolution
Mega Evolution in supported games
Buneary’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found in early or mid-game grassy areas.
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Red | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Blue | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Yellow | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Gold | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Silver | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Crystal | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Ruby | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Sapphire | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Emerald | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon FireRed | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon LeafGreen | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Diamond | Eterna Forest. |
| Pokemon Pearl | Eterna Forest. |
| Pokemon Platinum | Eterna Forest. |
| Pokemon HeartGold | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon SoulSilver | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Black | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon White | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Black 2 | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon White 2 | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon X | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Y | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Omega Ruby | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Alpha Sapphire | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sun | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Moon | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Ultra Sun | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Ultra Moon | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Sword | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Shield | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Brilliant Diamond | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Shining Pearl | Catch in forests, routes, grassy areas or transfer from another compatible game. |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | The Heartwood, Bonechill Wastes and other areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Scarlet | South Province and forested areas. |
| Pokemon Violet | South Province and forested areas. |
| Pokemon Legends Z-A | Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Buneary |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Winds and Waves | Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Buneary. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Buneary is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Buneary evolves into Lopunny with high friendship.
Buneary’s abilities are Run Away, Klutz and Limber.
Current location data for Buneary in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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