Competitive Information for Wobbuffet [Diamond/Pearl]
Psychic
Abilities:
Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.

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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wobbuffet? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Wobbuffet, a fabulous Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Wobbuffet out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Wobbuffet's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
In single battles, Wobbuffet's Physical Sweeper role is an astounding. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using destructive physical attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Wobbuffet's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Wobbuffet moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wobbuffet's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
Wobbuffet shows an awesome Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with devastating special attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Wobbuffet's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Wobbuffet moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wobbuffet's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 28 Hp / 228 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Encore
- Safeguard
- Counter
In single battles, Wobbuffet is known as an impressive Double Wall. The purpose of this moveset is to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Wobbuffet last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Encore is a status move (the target repeats its last move for 4-8 turns).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wobbuffet's party from status).
◆ Counter is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (if hit by physical attack, returns double damage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Wobbuffet? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
For double battles, Wobbuffet is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical power. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Wobbuffet's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Wobbuffet moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wobbuffet's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
- Charm
In double battles, Wobbuffet is known as a distinguished Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using potent special attacks. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Wobbuffet's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Wobbuffet moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
◆ Safeguard is a status move (for 5 turns, protects Wobbuffet's party from status).
◆ Charm is a status move (lowers the target's attack by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wobbuffet can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Wobbuffet.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wobbuffet can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Wobbuffet
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Encore
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Mirror coat
Most notable and possible best moves for Wobbuffet
- Destiny Bond
Common Effort Values for Wobbuffet in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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