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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Mandibuzz has the highest base HP of all non-legendary Dark | * Mandibuzz has the highest base HP of all non-legendary {{type|Dark}} Pokémon. | ||
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Mandibuzz is one of five non-legendary Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Dex]] that is not used by any in-game | * In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Mandibuzz is one of five non-legendary Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Dex]] that is not used by any in-game {{pkmn|Trainer}} outside of the [[Battle Subway]] and [[Battle Institute]]; the other four are {{p|Vullaby}}, {{p|Ferrothorn}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Zweilous}}. As a result, Mandibuzz cannot be registered as "seen" in the Pokédex in White without trading. | ||
* Despite | * Despite Special Attack being its lowest stat, Mandibuzz awards Special Attack {{EV}}s when defeated. | ||
* | * Mandibuzz and Vullaby can be seen as counterparts to {{p|Braviary}} and {{p|Rufflet}}. Mandibuzz and Braviary share a base stat total of 510, evolve from their pre-evolutions starting at level 54, and are both part {{t|Flying}}. Mandibuzz and Vullaby are exclusive to Black and {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2|2}} while Braviary and Rufflet are to White and White 2. Whereas Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female, Braviary and Rufflet can only be male. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Mandibuzz is based on an {{wp|Old World vulture}}, most closely resembling a {{wp|lappet-faced vulture}} with the prominent ruff of a {{wp|white-rumped vulture}}. Its design also bears resemblance to stereotypical "savages" or {{wp|barbarian}}s. The row of teeth around its waist resembles an apron. | Mandibuzz is based on an {{wp|Old World vulture}}, most closely resembling a {{wp|lappet-faced vulture}} with the prominent ruff of a {{wp|white-rumped vulture}}. Its design also bears resemblance to stereotypical "savages" or {{wp|barbarian}}s. The row of teeth around its waist resembles an apron. | ||
According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', Vullaby and Mandibuzz were added late into the development of {{ | According to interviews with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''Nintendo Dream'', Vullaby and Mandibuzz were added late into the development of {{2v2|Black|White}}. When Mandibuzz was originally created by [[James Turner]], it was unrelated to {{p|Braviary}}, but it was later decided to use its design as a counterpart to Braviary. | ||
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