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* Before [[Generation IV]], Wobbuffet could not damage a {{t|Ghost}}- or {{type|Dark}} Pokémon (without the use of Struggle) that uses an attack of its own type because all Ghost moves were physical (the Ghost type is immune to {{m|Counter}}) and all Dark moves were special (the Dark type is immune to {{m|Mirror Coat}}). It is still not possible for Wobbuffet to counter the Ghost/Dark typed {{p|Sableye}} or {{p|Spiritomb}} unless another Pokémon uses {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{m|Miracle Eye}} first or the Pokémon is holding a [[Ring Target]], or if {{a|Scrappy}} is passed onto Wobbuffet. | * Before [[Generation IV]], Wobbuffet could not damage a {{t|Ghost}}- or {{type|Dark}} Pokémon (without the use of Struggle) that uses an attack of its own type because all Ghost moves were physical (the Ghost type is immune to {{m|Counter}}) and all Dark moves were special (the Dark type is immune to {{m|Mirror Coat}}). It is still not possible for Wobbuffet to counter the Ghost/Dark typed {{p|Sableye}} or {{p|Spiritomb}} unless another Pokémon uses {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{m|Miracle Eye}} first or the Pokémon is holding a [[Ring Target]], or if {{a|Scrappy}} is passed onto Wobbuffet. | ||
* In [[Generation III]], if two Wobbuffet with Leftovers are facing each other in a Single Battle, the battle will become endless as all of Wobbuffet's moves do not directly damage the opponent, and the player cannot switch to their other Pokémon due to {{a|Shadow Tag}}. Even if the Wobbuffet use {{m|Struggle}}, the damage will be healed quickly by Leftovers. Shadow Tag and Struggle were both changed in [[Generation IV]], likely as a direct response to this scenario. | * In [[Generation III]], if two Wobbuffet with Leftovers are facing each other in a Single Battle, the battle will become endless as all of Wobbuffet's moves do not directly damage the opponent, and the player cannot switch to their other Pokémon due to {{a|Shadow Tag}}. Even if the Wobbuffet use {{m|Struggle}}, the damage will be healed quickly by Leftovers. Shadow Tag and Struggle were both changed in [[Generation IV]], likely as a direct response to this scenario. | ||
* Wobbuffet was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]]. | * Wobbuffet was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].{{fact}} | ||
* Wobbuffet's English name was suggested by Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many [[Generation II]] Pokémon.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sellak/status/1431016823810449410 Tweet by Jeff Kalles (@Sellak).] Posted on August 26, 2021.</ref> | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Wobbuffet is likely based on a {{wp|punching bag}}; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of {{wp|Karma}} as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. Wobbuffet may also be based on an {{wp|Okiagari-koboshi}} doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over. | Wobbuffet is likely based on a {{wp|punching bag}}; that is, when it is hit, it bounces back. Alternatively, it may be based on the concept of {{wp|Karma}} as it can only cause damage if it is attacked first. Wobbuffet may also be based on an {{wp|Okiagari-koboshi}} doll, a Japanese traditional doll with squinted eyes that stands back upright when pushed over. | ||
Given that Wobbuffet often touches its hand to its forehead, it may also be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 ''{{wp|Hayashiya Sanpei I|Sanpei Hayashiya}}'', who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん '' | Given that Wobbuffet often touches its hand to its forehead, it may also be based on the late Japanese comedian 林家三平 ''{{wp|Hayashiya Sanpei I|Sanpei Hayashiya}}'', who was famous for repeatedly touching his hand to his forehead while saying one of his trademark lines, そうなんす、奥さん ''Sō nansu, okusan'', "That's the way it is, ma'am." | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Wobbuffet is a combination of ''wobble'' and ''buffet'' (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape. | Wobbuffet is a combination of ''wobble'' and ''buffet'' (to strike repeatedly), referring to its punching-bag shape. | ||
Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす ''sō na-n-su'', which roughly means, "That's the way it is." It is played off by its pre-evolution, {{p|Wynaut}}, whose Japanese name, Sohnano, is nearly homophonous with the phrase | Sonans is homophonous with the interjection そうなんす ''sō na-n-su'', which roughly means, "That's the way it is." It is played off by its pre-evolution, {{p|Wynaut}}, whose Japanese name, Sohnano, is nearly homophonous with the phrase そうなの？ ''Sō na no?'', meaning, "Really?" Together, they make for a potential perpetual conversation of, "Really?" followed by, "That's the way it is," and so on, as seen in ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''. | ||
Other languages' names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun. | Other languages' names for the Pokémon in this family, due to the fact that they were introduced in different generations, do not feature this pun. | ||
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==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
*[[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] | *[[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||