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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Mandibuzz has the highest base HP of all non-legendary Dark-type Pokémon.
* 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 [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] outside of the [[Battle Subway]] and [[Battle Institute]]; the other four are its {{p|Vullaby|pre-evolution}}, {{p|Ferrothorn}}, {{p|Rufflet}} and {{p|Zweilous}}. As a result, it is impossible to get a 'seen' Pokédex entry for Mandibuzz in Pokémon White without trading with another player. <!-- Pokémon White 2 has trainer with Mandibuzz on Victory Road !-->
* 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 having its lowest stat in Special Attack, Mandibuzz awards Special Attack EVs when defeated.
* Despite Special Attack being its lowest stat, Mandibuzz awards Special Attack {{EV}}s when defeated.
* Although it originally was not meant to be so, Mandibuzz and it's [[Vullaby|preevolution]] can be seen as [[Version-exclusive Pokémon|version exclusive]] counterparts to [[Braviary]] and it's [[Rufflet|preevolution]], respectively. Both Mandibuzz and Braviary share a [[Base Stat Total|BST]] of 510, they evolve from their preevolutions starting at level 54, they are both part [[Flying (type)]], and while Mandibuzz and Vullaby can only be female, Braviary and Rufflet can only be male.
* 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 {{v2|Black and White|s}}. 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.
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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