#629 Vullaby

#629 Vullaby

Height0.5 m(1'08")
Weight9 kg(19.8 lbs)
Gender0%100%
Gen 5

Vullaby's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 70
281
Attack 55
146
Defense 75
186
Sp. Atk 45
126
Sp. Def 65
166
Speed 60
156
1061
Type Effectiveness

Vullaby Abilities

Protects against Defense drops.

Protects against damage from weather.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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Vullaby Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Gustflyingspecial40100Level 1A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Flatterdarkstatus100Level 6Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Pluckflyingphysical60100Level 12The user attacks by pecking the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TailwindflyingstatusLevel 18The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100Level 24The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Iron DefensesteelstatusLevel 30The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
WhirlwindnormalstatusLevel 36The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Air Slashflyingspecial7595Level 42The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100Level 48The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusLevel 54The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
DefogflyingstatusLevel 60A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Attractnormalstatus100Level 66If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.
Brave Birdflyingphysical120100Level 72The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Air Cutterflyingspecial6095TMThe user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100TMA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dual Wingbeatflyingphysical4090TMThe user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Feather Danceflyingstatus100TMThe user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Flyflyingphysical9095TMThe user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Spiteghoststatus100TMThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
U Turnbugphysical70100TMAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Uproarnormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Mean LooknormalstatusEggThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
RoostflyingstatusEggThe user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.
Toxicpoisonstatus90EggA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Vullaby Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Y

Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.

Black

Its wings are too tiny to allow it to fly. As the time approaches for it to evolve, it discards the bones it was wearing.

White

They tend to guard their posteriors with suitable bones they have found. They pursue weak Pokémon.

Sun

It protects its plump posterior with the bones of prey it has consumed. As it grows, it replaces the bones.

Moon

It can’t fly yet and must wait until its wings have developed more. Since it’s still at a playful age, it hops around friskily.

In Other Languages

Vullaby's Japanese name is Valchai (バルチャイ). Here are all the official names for Vullaby across different languages:

JapaneseバルチャイValchai
Korean벌차이
Chinese (Traditional)禿鷹丫頭
FrenchVostourno
GermanSkallyk
SpanishVullaby
ItalianVullaby
Chinese (Simplified)秃鹰丫头

Vullaby Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship35
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience74

How to Get Vullaby

Vullaby can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Vullaby in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Vullaby

Vullaby is a Dark/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 370, Vullaby is classified as a Diapered Pokémon and is part of the Vullaby → Mandibuzz evolution line.

In competitive play, Vullaby is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.41% usage rate. Its key abilities are Big Pecks and Overcoat and Weak Armor, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Vullaby is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Vullaby can learn 73 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Roost, Defog, Knock Off, U Turn. Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 9kg, Vullaby has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.