Wobbuffet (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. The female Wobbuffet has a red marking on its mouth that resembles lipstick, while the male does not. It has flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail. Its eyespots are revealed to be capable of blinking and looking around using its tail in the [[Pokémon Stadium series]]. Wobbuffet is very protective of its tail, to the point where it will suddenly turn uncharacteristically aggressive if the tail is attacked.

===Evolution===

Wobbuffet evolves from {{p|Wynaut}}.

{{Evobox-2

|type1=Psychic

|name2=Wobbuffet

|type1-2=Psychic}}

==Game data==

===NPC appearances===

* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]: Wobbuffet (confirmed to be female by its [[gender differences#Wobbuffet|lipstick]]) once again joins Wynaut, only this time, they're running a shop in the [[Spinda's Café]], called the [[Spinda's Café#Recycle Shop|Recycle Shop]]. Unlike the first game, it no longer says its name, and instead says "That's right!".

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=119|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=168}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If two or more Wobbuffet meet, they will turn competitive and try to outdo each other's endurance. However, they may try to see which one can endure the longest without food. Trainers need to beware of this habit.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Wobbuffet does nothing but endure attacks—it won't attack on its own. However, it won't endure an attack on its tail. When that happens, the Pokémon will try to take the foe with it using Destiny Bond.}}

{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=217|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}

{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. This behavior is said to be proof that its tail hides a secret.}}

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{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}

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===Held items===

===Stats===

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====

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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Bide}}

| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''

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{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=202}}

{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=202}}

{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0202}}

{{Spritebox/Footer|202|Wobbuffet}}

==Trivia==

* Wobbuffet was banned from many unofficial tournaments until [[Generation V]], due to its unique moveset and [[Ability]], {{a|Shadow Tag}}, making it somewhat difficult to counter.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/dex/dp/pokemon/wobbuffet/</ref>

* 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-type moves were physical (the Ghost type is immune to {{m|Counter}}) and all Dark-type 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.

* Wobbuffet was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].<ref>[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20080704081535/http://www.gpara.com/contents/creator/bn_225.htm Drill Dozer interview by Gpara] (Japanese)</ref>

* 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===

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."

|zh_yue=果然翁 ''Gwóyìhnyūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|果然 ''gwóyìhn''|really, indeed, as expected}} and {{tt|不倒翁 ''bātdóuyūng''|roly-poly toy}}

|he=וואבאפט ''Wabbaffet''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name

|id=Wobbuffet<br>Bagitu|idmeaning=Same as English name<br>From ''bag'' and ''{{tt|begitu|like that}}'' or ''{{tt|begitulah|that's (how it is)}}''

|ru=Воббаффет ''Vobbaffet''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=โซนานส์ ''Sonan''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

}}

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