Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mandibuzz
Say it: MAN-dih-buzz
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Mandibuzz is the Bone Vulture Pokémon — Dark and Flying from Vullaby. In Pokémon GO it is a bulky Dark/Flying attacker and Great League staple with Snarl + Foul Play / Aerial Ace. Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost; Flying helps against Grass, Bug, and Fighting. Electric, Ice, Rock, and Fairy punish it. Evolve Vullaby or catch Mandibuzz from events.
Say it: MAN-dih-buzz
Mandibuzz (#630) is a Dark / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Vullaby. Trainers use it as a Dark/Flying attacker and PvP pick with Snarl / Air Slash + Dark Pulse / Aerial Ace / Foul Play / Shadow Ball. Against Mandibuzz, lead with Electric, Ice, Rock, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Mandibuzz is a Dark / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0630. Use the Dark/Flying type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Snarl + Foul Play / Aerial Ace is the usual PvP kit. Shadow Mandibuzz is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Mandibuzz is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 129
- Defense
- 205
- Stamina
- 242
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Mandibuzz’s always-available TM pool. Snarl + Foul Play covers most PvP needs.
Fast
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy / default
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying damage
Charged
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark / PvP
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying coverage
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark nuke
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- snarl
- air slash
Charged
- dark pulse
- aerial ace
- foul play
- shadow ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #11 of 954 · CP 1497
Snarl + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #7 of 747 · CP 2417
Snarl + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #287 of 1023 · CP 2417
Snarl + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…oison Sting Acid Spray / Sludge Bomb Lead Debuff- focused tank; Acid Spray forces shields Mandibuzz Dark / Flying Snarl Foul Play / Rock Tomb Safe Switch Debuff utility + excellent bulk; pi…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…ire Poison Sting Acid Spray Sludge Bomb GL debuff lead; Acid Spray chains are devastating Mandibuzz Snarl Foul Play Rock Tomb GL pivot; Rock Tomb debuffs ATK and baits shields Altaria Drago…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…kémon Role Moveset Lead Clodsire Lead Poison Sting / Acid Spray / Sludge Bomb Safe Switch Mandibuzz Pivot Snarl / Foul Play / Rock Tomb Closer Walrein Closer Powder Snow / Icicle Spear / Ea…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).