Type matchups
Damage Mandibuzz takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Flying type, Mandibuzz has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dark/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 110
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 510
Mandibuzz has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (110). Its Attack (65) and Sp. Atk (55) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 110 HP, 105 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mandibuzz can have the abilities Big Pecks, Overcoat and Weak Armor.
How to beat Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz takes 2× damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Flying moves.
Evolution
Mandibuzz is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Vullaby → Mandibuzz), evolving from Vullaby.
Best counters to Mandibuzz
Other Dark/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mandibuzz weak to?
As a Dark/Flying type, Mandibuzz takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Mandibuzz resistant to?
Mandibuzz resists Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Ground and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mandibuzz?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Mandibuzz with super-effective attacks.