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Mandibuzz is a Dark / Flying-type Pokemon. This guide covers Mandibuzz’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Mandibuzz 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.
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Mandibuzz is a Dark / Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It evolves from Vullaby and is known for its defensive utility, recovery options and bone-vulture design.
Competitive Overview
Mandibuzz is often valued as a bulky defensive Pokemon. It can check physical attackers, use recovery, remove hazards in some games and pressure opponents with Dark-type utility.
Its best role depends on the current game, ruleset, available moves and team support.
Here are the key facts to know about Mandibuzz, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Mandibuzz
National Dex
#0630
Type
Dark / Flying
Species
Bone Vulture Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
87.1 lbs / 39.5 kg
39.5 kg
Abilities
Big Pecks, Overcoat, Weak Armor
Mandibuzz’s stats shape how it performs across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to view its base stat spread.
Mandibuzz can use several useful moves depending on the game, format and available move tutor or TM options.
Punishes physical attackers by using the target’s Attack stat.
Restores HP and keeps Mandibuzz healthy in longer battles.
Removes entry hazards in games where the move is available.
Removes held items and provides useful Dark-type utility.
A high-power Flying-type attack for direct pressure.
A reliable special Dark-type move.
Wears down bulky opponents in games where available.
A Flying-type special attack with flinch potential.
Use the section below to view Mandibuzz’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Bone Rush |
Ground
| Physical | 25 | 90 |
| 1 | Flatter |
Dark
| Status | – | 100 |
| 1 | Gust |
Flying
| Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer |
Normal
| Status | – | 100 |
| 1 | Pluck |
Flying
| Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 1 | Sky Attack |
Flying
| Physical | 140 | 90 |
| 1 | Toxic |
Poison
| Status | – | 90 |
| 18 | Tailwind |
Flying
| Status | – | – |
| 24 | Knock Off |
Dark
| Physical | 65 | 100 |
| 30 | Iron Defense |
Steel
| Status | – | – |
| 36 | Whirlwind |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| 42 | Air Slash |
Flying
| Special | 75 | 95 |
| 48 | Dark Pulse |
Dark
| Special | 80 | 100 |
| 57 | Nasty Plot |
Dark
| Status | – | – |
| 64 | Defog |
Flying
| Status | – | – |
| 72 | Attract |
Normal
| Status | – | 100 |
| 80 | Brave Bird |
Flying
| Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Method | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM | Acrobatics |
Flying
| Physical | 55 | 100 |
| TM | Aerial Ace |
Flying
| Physical | 60 | – |
| TM | Air Cutter |
Flying
| Special | 60 | 95 |
| TM | Air Slash |
Flying
| Special | 75 | 95 |
| TM | Brave Bird |
Flying
| Physical | 120 | 100 |
| TM | Dark Pulse |
Dark
| Special | 80 | 100 |
| TM | Double Edge |
Normal
| Physical | 120 | 100 |
| TM | Dual Wingbeat |
Flying
| Physical | 40 | 90 |
| TM | Endure |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Facade |
Normal
| Physical | 70 | 100 |
| TM | Fake Tears |
Dark
| Status | – | 100 |
| TM | Feather Dance |
Flying
| Status | – | 100 |
| TM | Fly |
Flying
| Physical | 90 | 95 |
| TM | Foul Play |
Dark
| Physical | 95 | 100 |
| TM | Giga Impact |
Normal
| Physical | 150 | 90 |
| TM | Heat Wave |
Fire
| Special | 95 | 90 |
| TM | Hurricane |
Flying
| Special | 110 | 70 |
| TM | Hyper Beam |
Normal
| Special | 150 | 90 |
| TM | Iron Defense |
Steel
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Knock Off |
Dark
| Physical | 65 | 100 |
| TM | Lash Out |
Dark
| Physical | 75 | 100 |
| TM | Nasty Plot |
Dark
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Protect |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Psych Up |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Rain Dance |
Water
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Rest |
Psychic
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Rock Tomb |
Rock
| Physical | 60 | 95 |
| TM | Sandstorm |
Rock
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Scary Face |
Normal
| Status | – | 100 |
| TM | Shadow Ball |
Ghost
| Special | 80 | 100 |
| TM | Sleep Talk |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Snarl |
Dark
| Special | 55 | 95 |
| TM | Spite |
Ghost
| Status | – | 100 |
| TM | Substitute |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Sunny Day |
Fire
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Swift |
Normal
| Special | 60 | – |
| TM | Tailwind |
Flying
| Status | – | – |
| TM | Take Down |
Normal
| Physical | 90 | 85 |
| TM | Taunt |
Dark
| Status | – | 100 |
| TM | Tera Blast |
Normal
| Special | 80 | 100 |
| TM | Thief |
Dark
| Physical | 60 | 100 |
| TM | Throat Chop |
Dark
| Physical | 80 | 100 |
| TM | Toxic |
Poison
| Status | – | 90 |
| TM | U Turn |
Bug
| Physical | 70 | 100 |
| TM | Uproar |
Normal
| Special | 90 | 100 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Look |
Normal
| Status | – | – |
| Roost |
Flying
| Status | – | – |
| Toxic |
Poison
| Status | – | 90 |
Mandibuzz is a Dark / Flying-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities across Pokemon battles.
Type
Dark / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Rock, Ice, Fairy
Resistances
Ghost, Grass, Dark
Immunity
Ground, Psychic
Mandibuzz’s abilities can affect its role across different Pokemon games and battle formats.
Big Pecks is one of Mandibuzz’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game, battle format and available ability slot.
Overcoat is one of Mandibuzz’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game, battle format and available ability slot.
Weak Armor is one of Mandibuzz’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game, battle format and available ability slot.
Mandibuzz’s evolution details depend on its evolution line and current game rules.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Vullaby at Level 54
Mandibuzz availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is often obtained by evolving Vullaby at Level 54 or found directly in select versions.
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 11 and Village Bridge. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 4. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Vullaby or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Vullaby or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Poni Plains. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Poni Plains. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage and Max Raid Battles. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data varies by current game and transfer rules. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data varies by current game and transfer rules. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 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 Mandibuzz. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Mandibuzz is a Dark / Flying-type Pokemon.
Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Rock, Ice, Fairy-type moves.
Mandibuzz is part of the Vullaby evolution line.
Mandibuzz’s abilities are Big Pecks, Overcoat, Weak Armor.
Mandibuzz’s best moves often include Foul Play, Roost, Defog, Knock Off, Brave Bird.
Mandibuzz can be useful depending on the game, team role and battle format.
Mandibuzz availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is often obtained by evolving Vullaby at Level 54 or found directly in select versions.
No, Mandibuzz does not have a confirmed official Mega Evolution.
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