Wobbuffet

() is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
==Biology==
=== Psychology ===
Wobbuffet is a tall, cyan Pokémon with a soft body. Its eyes usually appear scrunched, and it has a jagged upper lip. It has flat arms that are wider towards the tip and four stubby legs at the base of its body. There are two eyespots on its black tail.
===Gender differences===
Female Wobbuffet is wearing lipstick. In the Pokémon XY series, a female Wobbuffet owned by Dr. White appears to have a red marking, while in the games and Pokémon GO, female Wobbuffet's markings are pink.
=== Behavior ===
Wobbuffet almost never attack foes without provocation. In fact, they prefer to avoid confrontation entirely, sheltering themselves away from most other Pokémon. They hate light and shock, living in dark caves and forests that receive almost no light at all. When Wobbuffet are attacked, they inflate themselves and counter; even so, they won't attack again unless their foes are unwise enough to attack twice. Their unconfrontational natures can have rather humorous side effects. Wobbuffet are territorial Pokémon, but will refuse to attack unless struck first. Thus, when two Wobbuffet meet, they will have a stand-off of sorts, refusing to budge before the other. Such duels quickly become fasting contests. One notable exception to their passiveness is when it comes to defending their tails. They will ferociously attack anyone who threatens them and will go to great lengths to keep them concealed in darkness (such as only leaving their caves at night). It is said these tails hold some sort of deep secret about Wobbuffet.
==Evolution==
Wobbuffet is the evolved form of Wynaut. Wynaut evolves into Wobbuffet starting from Level 15.
==Game information==
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===Stats===
===Learnset===
====Leveling====
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====Breeding====
====Tutoring====
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
In the anime, Wobbuffet is a member of Team Rocket, owned by Jessie. It is always causing havoc, and sometimes ruins their plans. Despite this, it's also one of Team Rocket's most powerful Pokémon, being able to defend them from even the most powerful Pokémon's Hyper Beam with its Counter and deflecting Pikachu's Electro Ball using Mirror Coat. It also constantly pops out of its Poké Ball, similarly to Misty's Psyduck, Ash's Oshawott, and Clemont's Chespin.
*Lulu's Wobbuffet
*Officer Jenny's Wobbuffet
*Annie's Wobbuffet
*Dr. White's Wobbuffet
==Trivia==
*Wobbuffet is one of the 9 Pokémon that has a type of Incense (in this case, it has Lax Incense in order to produce Wynaut eggs).
*In Super Smash Bros., Wobbuffet is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Counter.
*In Generation III, if two Wobbuffet holding Leftovers are sent out against each other, the battle will become endless due to both Wobbuffet being unable to switch out due to Shadow Tag, both Wobbuffet eventually exhausting all their PP and being forced to use Struggle due to the fact that they can't legitimately learn any moves that do direct damage, and both Wobbuffet being unable to faint due to the fact that Leftovers will restore any HP that Struggle does, essentially softlocking the game and forcing at least one player to reset their system. Starting in Generation IV, Shadow Tag was changed so that if two Pokémon with the Ability faced each other, the Abilities would cancel each other out and allow players to switch, done to avoid this type of scenario ever happening again. Struggle was also changed to knock out Pokémon with only one HP with recoil damage for the same reason.
*Prior to Generation VII, Wobbuffet's Special Attack stat had no practical significance, as this stat is only used when Wobbuffet uses a Z-Move or a Max move.
**Its Attack stat, however, is used when it is forced to use Struggle.
*Wobbuffet is the first non-legendary Pokemon to be placed in the Uber tier in competitive Pokemon.
===Origin===
Wobbuffet and its pre-evolution are based on the Okiagari-koboshi doll, a Japanese doll with squinted eyes that bobs back and forth when pushed. It may also be based on the Japanese comedian Sanpei Hayashiya, who was often known to pose in a way that involved him touching his forehead and repeating the phrase "sō nansu, okusan" ("That's the way it is, ma'am!"). Wobbuffet's Japanese name, Sōnansu, sounds similar to the phrase and may even be a pun on it considering the inspiration. Wobbuffet's physical design may also be based on a punching bag, as it will often swing or attack back when punched or attacked.
===Etymology===
Wobbuffet comes from the words "wobble" and "buffet".
===Names in other languages===
* Japanese: Its Japanese name, Sōnansu, is a corruption of the phrase sō na-n-su (そうなんす) which roughly translates into "That's the way it is, ma'am!". This fits in with Wynaut's Japanese name (Sōnano). Both of their names create an infinite conversation of "Really?" and "That's the way it is!" and so on.
* French: Its French name, Qulbutoké, is a mix of Culbuto (The French name for a Weeble toy, a toy similar to a punching bag) and Toqué (crazy). It is also similar to the phrase "Cool, but okay." which is similar to Wynaut's French translation.
==Gallery==
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Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon
Category:Light Pokémon