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Mandibuzz

MandibuzzDark Flying
  • fog
  • windy
Mandibuzz is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Mandibuzz is a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,138 CP and is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mandibuzz Stats and Max CP

129 ATK
205 DEF
242 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2417 CP
Lvl 40
2138 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1527 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1221 CP
Lvl 15 Research
916 CP

Mandibuzz's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Mandibuzz PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Mandibuzz faces heavy competition from strong Dark- and Flying-type counters in raids, and in almost all situations, it is outdone by Yveltal for both types.

As far as non-Legendary, Shadow, or Mega options go, Mandibuzz is still lackluster as a Flying-type when compared to both versions of Braviary as well as Staraptor.

Meanwhile, in the Dark-type category, Tyranitar and Hydreigon are much better choices for beating raid bosses.

🛡️ Gyms

Mandibuzz performs much better in gyms, ranking as the top Flying-type gym defender while also sharing an A+ ranking with fellow Dark-types Umbreon and Tyranitar.

This shouldn’t be surprising—thanks to its high defense and stamina, Mandibuzz is a bulky bird that can last long in gyms without needing frequent Berry top-ups.

Mandibuzz PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🧸 Little League

Mandibuzz is a bit of an outside choice in the Little League, but still has a lot going for it. Using Snarl as its fast move to build charge quickly, it can regularly spam either Aerial Ace or Dark Pulse as its charged moves.

This helps it pick up wins against strong meta-relevant Pokémon like Swablu and Bronzor. However, it needs to watch out for powerful Rock moves like Rollout from Miltank, or the Charm offensive from Fairy-types like Wigglytuff.

🔵 Great League

There’s a lot of buzz around Mandibuzz in the Great League, currently ranked in the top 5 battlers at this level.

The only real counters to the Bone Vulture Pokémon are those that specialize in its weaknesses, such as Electric-types like Toegedamaru and Raichu, or Fairy-types like Clefable and Shadow Galarian Weezing.

For team options, Clodsire, Stunfisk, and Diggersby are all great choices to help counter Rock and Electric threats to Mandibuzz.

🟡 Ultra League

Mandibuzz still performs well, despite maxing out at 2417 CP at Level 50 with perfect IVs.

Use the same moveset as in Little and Great League for the best results, while pairing it with Pokémon like Primeape, Shadow Drapion, or Shadow Feraligatr.

The CP difference doesn’t matter much against Legendaries here, as Mandibuzz can beat Altered Form Giratina, Virizion, and Cresselia, and most notably secure a close win against the new meta leader, Corviknight!

🟣 Master League

That lack of CP is now a crippling weakness for this buzzard, as it drops off completely in the Master League. At this point, you should be using Yveltal instead.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#11
DarkDark-type
#186
FlyingFlying-type
#161
Great LeagueGreat League
#53
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#140

Mandibuzz Type Chart

Mandibuzz takes increased damage from:Mandibuzz takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Mandibuzz takes reduced damage from:Mandibuzz takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Mandibuzz best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkFoul Play
Mandibuzz's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Foul Play, with 8.53 DPS and 253.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Mandibuzz ranks #186 (D Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play7.898.53253.2
2.DarkSnarlGhostShadow Ball7.478.08239.7
3.FlyingAir SlashDarkFoul Play7.357.96236.1
4.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse7.267.86233.2
5.FlyingAir SlashGhostShadow Ball7.107.68227.9
6.FlyingAir SlashDarkDark Pulse6.947.51222.7
7.DarkSnarlFlyingAerial Ace6.727.27215.7
8.FlyingAir SlashFlyingAerial Ace6.547.08209.9
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • FlyingAir Slash1281.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy9

    Effects
    Air Slash has no special effects.
    See Air Slash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mandibuzz's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mandibuzz'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 Mandibuzz has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mandibuzz CP Chart

CP Chart

Mandibuzz reaches a maximum of 2,138 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,154–1,221 CP, rising to 1,443–1,527 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 866–916 CP.

Max CPMax CP2138 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch866 CP - 916 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1154 CP - 1221 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1154 CP - 1221 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1443 CP - 1527 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • 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

Mandibuzz Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
130 CP294 CP3159 CP
4223 CP5288 CP6353 CP
7417 CP8482 CP9546 CP
10611 CP11672 CP12733 CP
13794 CP14855 CP15916 CP
16977 CP171038 CP181099 CP
191160 CP201221 CP211283 CP
221344 CP231405 CP241466 CP
251527 CP261588 CP271649 CP
281710 CP291772 CP301833 CP
311863 CP321894 CP331924 CP
341955 CP351985 CP362016 CP
372046 CP382077 CP392108 CP
402138 CP412165 CP422193 CP
432220 CP442248 CP452276 CP
462304 CP472332 CP482360 CP
492389 CP502417 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#630
Height1.2 m
Weight39.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
VullabyVullaby
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MandibuzzMandibuzz
  • Vullaby evolves into Mandibuzz which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mandibuzz

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mandibuzz's Dark and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mandibuzz.

Dark Dark

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mandibuzz Candy296 Mandibuzz Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mandibuzz Candy10 Mandibuzz Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mandibuzz Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mandibuzz Candy-

Mandibuzz Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mandibuzz 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 Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Mandibuzz family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

VullabyVullaby
MandibuzzMandibuzz

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MandibuzzMandibuzzMandibuzzScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMandibuzzMandibuzz
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.4 m

Mandibuzz's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.4 m, with the average being 1.2 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 Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.4 m
5′11″7′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mandibuzz

Mandibuzz high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mandibuzz. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mandibuzz Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Mandibuzz Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackIt makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
WhiteWatching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
Black 2, White 2They fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
X, Omega RubyThey fly in circles around the sky. When they spot prey, they attack and carry it back to their nest with ease.
Y, Alpha SapphireWatching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.
SunThey adorn themselves beautifully with bones. This is supposedly an effort to attract males, but no male Mandibuzz have ever been found.
MoonIt circles in the sky, keeping a keen eye out for Pokémon in a weakened state. Its choicest food is Cubone.
Ultra SunIt skillfully arranges the bones of its prey to construct its nest. Most of the bones are Cubone.
Ultra MoonIt’s always searching for food for Vullaby. When it finds a weak Pokémon, Mandibuzz swoops it right off to its nest.
SwordAlthough it’s a bit of a ruffian, this Pokémon will take lost Vullaby under its wing and care for them till they’re ready to leave the nest.
ShieldThey adorn themselves with bones. There seem to be fashion trends among them, as different bones come into and fall out of popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mandibuzz’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Flying-type Pokémon, Mandibuzz is weak to Electric, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mandibuzz in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.535 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 253.151.

How does Mandibuzz perform in Raids?

Mandibuzz's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Mandibuzz rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Mandibuzz is a D-Tier Dark-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Mandibuzz rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Mandibuzz is an F-Tier Flying-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mandibuzz?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mandibuzz: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Mandibuzz’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mandibuzz’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2138 CP and 2417 CP at Level 50.

Can Mandibuzz be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mandibuzz can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mandibuzz Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mandibuzz cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.