Competitive Information for Mandibuzz [Sword/Shield]
Dark / Flying
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Mandibuzz? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Mandibuzz is an interesting Dark and Flying-typed Pokemon. Mandibuzz is a normal Pokemon to see in Generation 8. Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item: White Herb / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 116 Def / 4 SpA / 100 SpD / 60 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Snarl
- Roost
- Tailwind / Defog
Double Wall Mandibuzz (Analytic)
Mandibuzz is pretty popular Double Wall. It's meant to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz defense is lowered by 1 speed is raised by 2.
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Tailwind is a status move (for 4 turns, allies' speed is doubled).
♦ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Mandibuzz and target side's hazards).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- U-turn
- Retaliate
Physical Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is popular Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Mandibuzz's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz defense is lowered by 1 speed is raised by 2.
♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit).
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Mandibuzz switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Retaliate is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Mandibuzz's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz defense is lowered by 1 speed is raised by 2.
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 216 SpD / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Roost
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Whirlwind
Mandibuzz Special Wall (First Kill Then Devour )
Mandibuzz is a spectacular Special Wall. It's meant to take a large amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mandibuzz last longer regaining it's it's vitality every turn. With Overcoat, Mandibuzz is immune to powder moves and damage from sandstorm or hail.
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 136 Def / 108 SpD / 16 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Roost
- Knock Off / Toxic
- Taunt
Mandibuzz Double Wall (Vulturic Destroyer)
Mandibuzz is an awesome Double Wall. It's primary goal is to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mandibuzz last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Overcoat, Mandibuzz is immune to powder moves and damage from sandstorm or hail. Best used against physical attackers.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 240 Hp / 52 Def / 216 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Roost
- Taunt / Whirlwind
- Toxic
Mandibuzz Double Wall (I Am Zombie)
Mandibuzz is pretty popular Double Wall. It's goal is to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Mandibuzz last longer regaining it's it's health every turn. With Overcoat, Mandibuzz is immune to powder moves and damage from sandstorm or hail. Sorry for adding another build of Mandibzz but this Pokemon is easily becoming another of my favorites.
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
♦ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Mandibuzz? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- U-turn
- Retaliate
Doubles Physical Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Mandibuzz's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz defense is lowered by 1 speed is raised by 2.
♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit).
♦ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Mandibuzz switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Retaliate is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Heat Wave
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Air Slash
- Shadow Ball
Doubles Special Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Mandibuzz's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz defense is lowered by 1 speed is raised by 2.
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Mandibuzz learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Mandibuzz can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Mandibuzz
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
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