Competitive Information for Wobbuffet [Sword/Shield]
Psychic
Abilities:
Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
This Pokemon does not take damage from attacks made by its allies.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wobbuffet? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Wobbuffet, a marvelous Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! Wobbuffet is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. 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
- Amnesia
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a superior Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with devastating 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.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Wobbuffet's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ 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).
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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
- Amnesia
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with powerful 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.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Wobbuffet's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ 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).
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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
Wobbuffet is a superb Double Wall for single battles. This setup is intended to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Wobbuffet last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Encore is a status move (target repeats its last move for its next 3 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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield 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
- Amnesia
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a prestigious Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting 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.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Wobbuffet's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ 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).
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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
- Amnesia
- Destiny Bond
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a dazzling Special Sweeper for double battles. This approach seeks to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. 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.
◆ Amnesia is a status move (raises your Wobbuffet's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wobbuffet can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wobbuffet 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 Wobbuffet
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Encore
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Mirror coat
Moves that boost Wobbuffet's stats
- Amnesia
Most notable and possible best moves for Wobbuffet
- Destiny Bond
Common Effort Values for Wobbuffet in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Wobbuffet's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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