Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Wobbuffet
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Wobbuffet is the Patient Pokémon — Psychic from Wynaut. In Pokémon GO it is a gym novelty and PvP meme with Counter / Splash / Charm + Mirror Coat. It cannot learn attacking charged moves — Mirror Coat reflects damage. Fighting and Bug hit Psychic hard. Evolve Wynaut or catch Wobbuffet from events.
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Wobbuffet (#202) is a Psychic Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Wynaut. Trainers sometimes use it as a gym defender or Great League novelty with Counter / Splash / Charm + Mirror Coat. Against Wobbuffet, lead with Dark, Ghost, or Bug. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Wobbuffet is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0202. Use the Psychic type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Low raid priority — Counter + Mirror Coat is the only real kit. Shadow Wobbuffet hits harder but takes more damage — remove Frustration before any investment. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Wobbuffet is your opponent, Bug, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 106
- Stamina
- 382
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. Mega Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 2. Mega Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 3. Pheromosa · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 4. Shadow Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Genesect · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 6. Scizor · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 7. Escavalier · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Megahorn
- 8. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 9. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 10. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 11. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 12. Accelgor · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Volcarona · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 2. Yanmega · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 3. Scyther · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 4. Pinsir · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
- 5. Heracross · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Megahorn
- 6. Forretress · beats Bug
Bug Bite + Bug Buzz
- 7. Ninjask · beats Bug
Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
- 8. Masquerain · beats Bug
Infestation + Bug Buzz
- 9. Vivillon · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 10. Ledian · beats Bug
Struggle Bug + Bug Buzz
- 11. Ariados · beats Bug
Infestation + Megahorn
- 12. Beedrill · beats Bug
Infestation + X-Scissor
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Wobbuffet’s always-available TM pool. Counter + Mirror Coat is the gym/PvP meme kit — do not expect raid DPS.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting damage / default
- Charm · Standard
Fairy pressure / PvP
- Splash · Standard
Almost no damage
Charged
- Mirror Coat · Standard
Reflect damage — only charged move
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
- counter
- splash
- charm
Charged
- mirror coat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #339 of 954 · CP 1160
Counter + Mirror Coat
- Master League · rank #855 of 1023 · CP 1160
Counter + Mirror Coat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- 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.