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.
Mandibuzz is an extraordinary Dark and Flying-typed Pokemon. It's pretty usual to see Mandibuzz show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Mandibuzz is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item: Wacan Berry / Focus Sash
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Moveset:
- U-turn
- Tailwind / Brave Bird
- Taunt / Foul Play
- Whirlwind
Physical Wall Mandibuzz (Popular/Trending)
Mandibuzz is a marvelous Physical Wall for single battles. It attempts to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Focus Sash helps protect Mandibuzz from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Overcoat, Mandibuzz is immune to powder moves and damage from sandstorm or hail. With a Wacan Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective electric-type attack then the Wacan Berry gets consumed.
◆ Tailwind is a status move (for 4 turns, allies' speed is doubled).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Whirlwind is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lash Out / Knock Off
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Rock Tomb / Retaliate
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. White Herb will reset Mandibuzz's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Mandibuzz is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages. This ability also combos well with Lash Out, doubling it's power when Weak Armor is triggered. Rock Tomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ 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).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Retaliate is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Mandibuzz switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
- Air Slash / Gust
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Shadow Ball
Special Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Mandibuzz's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Mandibuzz is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Gust is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (power doubles during bounce, fly, and sky drop).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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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 marvelous Special Wall for single battles. It's meant to take a good 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 HP 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!
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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 / Swagger
Mandibuzz Double Wall (Vulturic Destroyer)
Mandibuzz is a phenomenal Double Wall for single battles. It is meant 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 health points 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).
◆ Swagger is a status move (raises the target's attack by 2 stages and confuses it).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 240 Hp / 52 Def / 216 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Roost
- Taunt / Whirlwind
- Toxic / Swagger
Mandibuzz Double Wall (I Am Zombie)
Mandibuzz is a marvelous Double Wall for single battles. It attempts 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 life 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).
◆ Swagger is a status move (raises the target's attack by 2 stages and confuses it).
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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.
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Lash Out / Knock Off
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Rock Tomb / Retaliate
- U-turn
Doubles Physical Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is a notable Physical Sweeper for double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. White Herb will reset Mandibuzz's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Mandibuzz is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages. This ability also combos well with Lash Out, doubling it's power when Weak Armor is triggered. Rock Tomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ 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).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Retaliate is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Mandibuzz switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
- Air Slash / Gust
- Shadow Ball
Doubles Special Sweeper Mandibuzz (Weak Armor)
Mandibuzz is a fabulous Special Sweeper for double battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Mandibuzz's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Mandibuzz is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Mandibuzz it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ 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 make the target flinch).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Gust is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (power doubles during bounce, fly, and sky drop).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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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.
Damage Modifiers:
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: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Weak armor + Move: Lash out
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: White herb
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: Weakness policy
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Mandibuzz's stats
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Mandibuzz
- Brave Bird
- Fake Tears
- Foul Play
- Knock Off
- Lash Out
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Snarl
- Steel Wing
- Tailwind
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Whirlwind
Common Effort Values for Mandibuzz in Sword and Shield
- Impish Nature ( 248/0/252/0/8/0 )
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/0/0/124/132 )
- Optimize Mandibuzz's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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