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#0626 · Unova · Generation 5

# Bouffalant

Bash Buffalo Pokémon · Normal-type

![Bouffalant official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/626.webp)

Bouffalant is a [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)-type Pokémon, the Bash Buffalo Pokémon, number 626 (#0626) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 1.6 m tall and weighs 94.6 kg.

Bouffalant is the Bash Buffalo Pokémon, a bison whose huge afro absorbs the damage from its own headbutts. The Pokédex says it can crush a car with one headbutt and send a train flying, and the bigger its afro, the higher its rank in the herd.

## How to pronounce Bouffalant

Bouffalant is pronounced **BOO-fuh-lant**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Bouffalant said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/626.mp3)

In Japanese it is バッフロン (Buffron).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Bouffalant is 1.6 m tall and 94.6 kg, a shaggy brown bison with a large dark afro, two curved horns each ringed with golden bands, and a hump on its back. The Pokédex says its fluffy fur absorbs damage, even when it strikes foes with a fierce headbutt.

### Behaviour

Bouffalant lives in herds of about 20. A Bouffalant with more hair on its head holds a higher position in the herd, and one that betrays the herd loses the hair from its head for some reason. It is territorial and charges wildly, headbutting everything in its way.

### Habitat

The Pokédex describes herds that guard their own territory rather than a fixed habitat. In Black and White it roams Route 10.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Reckless, which strengthens recoil moves, and Sap Sipper, which turns Grass-type attacks into an Attack boost; Soundproof is hidden. Head Charge arrives at level 40 and Megahorn at level 50, alongside Swords Dance and Giga Impact. Base HP 95, Attack 110 and Defense 95 make it sturdy and hard-hitting, though its Speed is only 55.

### Name origin

Bouffalant may combine 'bouffant', a puffy, round hairstyle, with 'buffalo'. The Japanese name is Buffron (バッフロン), which may blend 'buffalo', 'afro' and 'bison'.

### Design inspiration

Takao Unno designed Bouffalant. Bulbapedia says it is based on a buffalo, especially the American bison, whose shaggy head hair inspired the afro. Its horns look more like an African buffalo's, and the gold rings may come from rings fitted to cattle. These are fan readings.

### In the games

Bouffalant returned in Sword and Shield through the Expansion Pass area Soothing Wetlands, after first appearing in Black and White. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Scarlet and Violet and in Legends: Z-A.

### In the anime

In 'Ash and Trip's Third Battle!', Trip recalls a childhood sight of Alder's Bouffalant that inspired him to become a Trainer. It physically debuted in 'Ash Versus the Champion!', facing Pikachu in a battle that ended with no winner after Alder fell asleep.

### Fun facts

- Bulbapedia says no other known Pokémon can learn Head Charge, and the game data agrees.
- In the anime episode 'Baffling the Bouffalant!', herds attack anyone in their territory who is not wearing an afro.
- Bulbapedia lists Bouffalant as the Pokémon for May in the Unova horoscope.
- According to Bulbapedia, Bouffalant is region-exclusive in Pokémon GO, mostly turning up around New York and nearby areas.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Bouffalant (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bouffalant_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Bouffalant (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/bouffalant/)

## Base stats

- HP: **95**
- Attack: **110**
- Defense: **95**
- Sp. Atk: **40**
- Sp. Def: **95**
- Speed: **55**

Bouffalant’s base stat total is **490**. Its highest stat is Attack.

## Type matchups

### What is Bouffalant weak to?

Bouffalant takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (2×) moves.

It is immune to [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) moves.

## Evolution

Bouffalant does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Reckless](https://pokee.si/abilities/reckless): Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
- [Sap Sipper](https://pokee.si/abilities/sap-sipper): Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
- [Soundproof](https://pokee.si/abilities/soundproof) (hidden ability): Protects against sound-based moves.

## Moves

### Moves Bouffalant learns by level up in Sword / Shield

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 5 | [Focus Energy](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-energy) | Normal | Status | — |
| 10 | [Fury Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-attack) | Normal | Physical | 15 |
| 15 | [Revenge](https://pokee.si/moves/revenge) | Fighting | Physical | 60 |
| 20 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — |
| 25 | [Horn Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/horn-attack) | Normal | Physical | 65 |
| 30 | [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal) | Fighting | Physical | — |
| 35 | [Throat Chop](https://pokee.si/moves/throat-chop) | Dark | Physical | 80 |
| 40 | [Head Charge](https://pokee.si/moves/head-charge) | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| 45 | [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance) | Normal | Status | — |
| 50 | [Megahorn](https://pokee.si/moves/megahorn) | Bug | Physical | 120 |
| 55 | [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact) | Normal | Physical | 150 |

### TM moves (44)

Bouffalant can learn 44 moves from TMs in Sword / Shield: [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Revenge](https://pokee.si/moves/revenge), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback), [Assurance](https://pokee.si/moves/assurance), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Retaliate](https://pokee.si/moves/retaliate), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Smart Strike](https://pokee.si/moves/smart-strike), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Focus Energy](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-energy), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Megahorn](https://pokee.si/moves/megahorn), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Superpower](https://pokee.si/moves/superpower), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Work Up](https://pokee.si/moves/work-up), [Wild Charge](https://pokee.si/moves/wild-charge), [High Horsepower](https://pokee.si/moves/high-horsepower), [Throat Chop](https://pokee.si/moves/throat-chop).

Egg moves (7):[Belch](https://pokee.si/moves/belch), [Cotton Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/cotton-guard), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/headbutt), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Skull Bash](https://pokee.si/moves/skull-bash), [Stomp](https://pokee.si/moves/stomp).

Move tutor moves (1): [Lash Out](https://pokee.si/moves/lash-out).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Field.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 45 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 Attack effort values.
- Base experience yield: 172.

## Pokédex entries

These Pokémon live in herds of about 20 individuals. Bouffalant that betray the herd will lose the hair on their heads for some reason. *(Shield)*

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. *(Sword)*

Their fluffy fur absorbs damage, even if they strike foes with a fierce headbutt. *(Black, Y, Alpha Sapphire)*

They charge wildly and headbutt everything. Their headbutts have enough destructive force to derail a train. *(White, X, Omega Ruby)*

They are known to charge so wildly that if a train were to enter their territory, they would send it flying. *(Black 2, White 2)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: バッフロン
- **Romaji**: Buffron
- **French**: Frison
- **German**: Bisofank
- **Spanish**: Bouffalant
- **Italian**: Bouffalant
- **Korean**: 버프론
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 爆炸头水牛
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 爆炸頭水牛

## Trivia

- Heaviest Normal type in Gen 5: 94.6 kg.
- Highest Defense among Normal types in Gen 5: 95.
- Taller than 77% of all Pokémon (1.6 m).
- Heavier than 82% of all Pokémon (94.6 kg).
- Base stat total 490, ranked #338 of 1,025.
- One of 131 Normal-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 147 brown Pokémon.
- Number 133 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova).
- Can learn 57 different moves in Sword / Shield.
- Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 5 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Bouffalant (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bouffalant_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Bouffalant (Sword/Shield Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-swsh/bouffalant/).
- Pronunciation (BOO-fuh-lant): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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