Competitive Information for Wobbuffet [X/Y]
Psychic
Abilities:
Prevents adjacent 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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Wobbuffet, the notable Pokémon of Psychic types! It's a sight to see Wobbuffet out in the 6th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Wobbuffet below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Counter
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
♦ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
♦ 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).
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Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a spectacular Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
♦ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
♦ 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).
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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 stupendous Double Wall. It attempts 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 it's HP every turn. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent 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 X/Y 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 X/Y 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
- Encore
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
♦ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
♦ 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).
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Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Mirror Coat
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
- Safeguard
Wobbuffet is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
♦ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Wobbuffet, it also faints).
♦ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wobbuffet can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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 X and Y
- 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 X and Y
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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