#0626 · Gen 5 · 490 BST
Bouffalant
A Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 110 base Attack. Common ability: Reckless.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
170/117/103/54/103/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
202/178/161/101/161/117
Abilities
Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Bouffalant
Bouffalant is a Normal/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 490. A Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 110 base Attack. Common ability: Reckless.
Best stat: Attack (110 base)
Bouffalant's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 110 base Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Reckless
- Sap Sipper
- Soundproof
How to use Bouffalant competitively
Open the damage calculator with Bouffalant selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Bouffalant appears in the species dropdown. Drop Bouffalant into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0626 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Normal / None |
| Abilities | Reckless, Sap Sipper, Soundproof |
| Base Stat Total | 490 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 95 / 110 / 95 / 40 / 95 / 55 |