Mud Shot + Skull Bash
Mud Shot
Skull BashBouffalant's best Normal-type moveset is Mud Shot / Skull Bash, with 10.45 DPS and 250.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Bouffalant ranks #161 (D Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
Bouffalant
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Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,797 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud Shot / Skull Bash. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Bouffalant Stats and Max CP
195 ATK
182 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3163 CPLvl 40
2797 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1998 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1598 CPLvl 15 Research
1199 CPBouffalant's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Raid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderNormal-type
Great League
Ultra League
Master LeagueBouffalant Type Chart
Bouffalant takes increased damage from:
Fighting160.0%
Bouffalant takes reduced damage from:
Ghost39.1%Bouffalant best moveset
Extreme↓| 1. |  Mud Shot |  Skull Bash | 10.45 | 250.6 | 9.49 |
| 2. |  Zen Headbutt | Skull Bash | 10.09 | 241.7 | 9.15 |
| 3. | Mud Shot | Stomp | 9.36 | 224.4 | 8.50 |
| 4. | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 9.35 | 224.0 | 8.48 |
| 5. | Zen Headbutt | Stomp | 9.33 | 223.5 | 8.46 |
| 6. | Zen Headbutt | Earthquake | 9.21 | 220.7 | 8.36 |
| 7. | Mud Shot |  Megahorn | 9.02 | 216.2 | 8.19 |
| 8. | Zen Headbutt | Megahorn | 8.94 | 214.3 | 8.11 |
Fast Attacks
- Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 4 Energy 6 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 9 Effects Mud Shot has no special effects.See Mud Shot details page ↗ - Zen Headbutt1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting- Poison
- 62.5%
- Steel
Psychic
- 39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 11 Energy 9 Weather boost 
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 6 Effects Zen Headbutt has no special effects.See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Megahorn1051002.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
- Psychic
- Dark
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Poison
Ghost- Steel
- Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 55 Effects Megahorn has no special effects.See Megahorn details page ↗ - Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s Trainer Battles Damage 120 Energy 65 Effects Earthquake has no special effects.See Earthquake details page ↗ - Stomp50501.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.9s - 1.3s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 40 Effects Stomp has no special effects.See Stomp details page ↗ - Skull Bash1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 130 Energy 100 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.7s - 2.2s Trainer Battles Damage 130 Energy 75 Effects 
SpecialSkull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Skull Bash details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Bouffalant's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bouffalant's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Bouffalant has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Bouffalant CP Chart
Bouffalant reaches a maximum of 2,797 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,524–1,598 CP, rising to 1,905–1,998 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,143–1,199 CP.
 Max CP | 2797 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1143 CP - 1199 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1524 CP - 1598 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1524 CP - 1598 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1905 CP - 1998 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Bouffalant Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 CP | 2 | 124 CP | 3 | 208 CP |
| 4 | 292 CP | 5 | 377 CP | 6 | 461 CP |
| 7 | 546 CP | 8 | 630 CP | 9 | 715 CP |
| 10 | 799 CP | 11 | 879 CP | 12 | 959 CP |
| 13 | 1039 CP | 14 | 1119 CP | 15 | 1199 CP |
| 16 | 1279 CP | 17 | 1359 CP | 18 | 1438 CP |
| 19 | 1518 CP | 20 | 1598 CP | 21 | 1678 CP |
| 22 | 1758 CP | 23 | 1838 CP | 24 | 1918 CP |
| 25 | 1998 CP | 26 | 2078 CP | 27 | 2158 CP |
| 28 | 2238 CP | 29 | 2318 CP | 30 | 2398 CP |
| 31 | 2438 CP | 32 | 2478 CP | 33 | 2518 CP |
| 34 | 2558 CP | 35 | 2598 CP | 36 | 2638 CP |
| 37 | 2678 CP | 38 | 2718 CP | 39 | 2758 CP |
| 40 | 2797 CP | 41 | 2833 CP | 42 | 2869 CP |
| 43 | 2905 CP | 44 | 2941 CP | 45 | 2977 CP |
| 46 | 3014 CP | 47 | 3051 CP | 48 | 3088 CP |
| 49 | 3125 CP | 50 | 3163 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #626 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 94.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
Bouffalant has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Mega Pokémon that boost Bouffalant
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bouffalant's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bouffalant.
Normal
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Bouffalant Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Bouffalant from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Bouffalant in Pokémon GO.
Complete Bouffalant Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Bouffalant family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Bouffalant in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
BouffalantSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.78 m | 0.8 m | 1.6 m | 2.4 m | 2.48 m |
Bouffalant's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.48 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Bouffalant in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.784 m | 0.8 m |
| 2′07″ | 2′07″ | |
| XS | 0.8 m | 1.6 m |
| 2′07″ | 5′03″ | |
| M | 1.2 m | 2 m |
| 3′11″ | 6′07″ | |
| XL | 2 m | 2.4 m |
| 6′07″ | 7′10″ | |
| XXL | 2.4 m | 2.48 m |
| 7′10″ | 8′02″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Bouffalant
Regular Bouffalant
Shiny BouffalantBouffalant high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Bouffalant. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Wallpaper
Bouffalant Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Black | Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. |
| White | They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. |
| Black 2, White 2 | They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying. |
| X, Omega Ruby | They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. |
| Sword | These Pokémon can crush a car with no more than a headbutt. Bouffalant with more hair on their heads hold higher positions within the herd. |
| Shield | These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Bouffalant’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Normal-type Pokémon, Bouffalant is weak to Fighting-type moves.
What are the best moves for Bouffalant in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Bouffalant in Pokémon GO are Mud Shot and Skull Bash. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.455 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 250.562.
How does Bouffalant perform in Raids?
Bouffalant's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Bouffalant rank as a Normal-type attacker?
Bouffalant is a D-Tier Normal-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Bouffalant?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Bouffalant: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.
What is Bouffalant’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Bouffalant’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2797 CP and 3163 CP at Level 50.
Can Bouffalant be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Bouffalant can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Bouffalant Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Bouffalant cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.