Type matchups
Damage Vullaby takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Flying type, Vullaby 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
- 70
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 75
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 370
Vullaby has a base stat total of 370, higher than 30% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (75). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 75 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Vullaby can have the abilities Big Pecks, Overcoat and Weak Armor.
How to beat Vullaby
Vullaby 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
Vullaby is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Vullaby → Mandibuzz) and evolves into Mandibuzz.
Best counters to Vullaby
Other Dark/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Vullaby weak to?
As a Dark/Flying type, Vullaby takes super-effective damage from Rock, Electric, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Vullaby resistant to?
Vullaby resists Ghost, Grass and Dark moves. It is immune to Ground and Psychic.
What are the best counters to Vullaby?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Vullaby with super-effective attacks.