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No. 0329

Vibrava

Vibration Pokémon

Vibrava
Official art
GroundDragon
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
15.3 kg 33.7 lbs
Base stat total
340 top 71%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
To help make its wings grow, it dissolves quantities of prey in its digestive juices and guzzles them down every day.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk7067–134130–262
Def5049–11294–218
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe7067–134130–262
Total340Higher than 29% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk70Def50Spe70SpD50SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Vibrava outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Vibrava · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Vibrava · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Vibrava · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Levitate

    Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

EvoDragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
16Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
20Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
28Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
38Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
44EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
50UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
56Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
62BoomburstInflicts regular damage.NormalSpec140100%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 13

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggBulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
EggCrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10
EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
EggGustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35
EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Vibration Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#117Updated Unova#122Mountain Kalos#004New Hoenn#122Original Alola#236Original Ula’ula#108Updated Alola#305Updated Ula’ula#126Galar#322Blueberry#045
  1. It vibrates its wings to send out odd sound waves. Trainers who are with it need earplugs.

    Ultra Moon
  2. It vibrates its wings to generate ultrasonic waves, causing its prey to faint. Then it buries the prey alive in the sand to preserve it.

    Ultra Sun
  3. To help make its wings grow, it dissolves quantities of prey in its digestive juices and guzzles them down every day.

    Moon · Shield
  4. Rather than using its underdeveloped wings for flight, it rubs them together, producing ultrasonic waves to attack its enemies.

    Sun
  5. The ultrasonic waves it generates by rubbing its two wings together cause severe headaches.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Sword
  6. It vibrates its wings vigorously, creating ultrasonic waves that cause serious headaches.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  7. It violently shudders its wings, generating ultrasonic waves to induce headaches in people.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
  8. It generates ultrasonic waves by violently flapping its wings. After making its prey faint, it melts the prey with acid.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
  9. It looses ultrasonic waves by rubbing its wings together. Since a VIBRAVA’s wings are still in the process of growing, it can only fly short distances.

    Emerald
  10. VIBRAVA’s wings have not yet completed the process of growing. Rather than flying long distances, they are more useful for generating ultrasonic waves by vibrating.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  11. To make prey faint, VIBRAVA generates ultrasonic waves by vigorously making its two wings vibrate. This Pokémon’s ultrasonic waves are so powerful, they can bring on headaches in people.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ビブラーバ
Japanese (romaji)
Vibrava
Korean
비브라바
Chinese (Traditional)
超音波幼蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
超音波幼虫
French
Vibraninf
German
Vibrava
Spanish
Vibrava
Italian
Vibrava

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk, 1 Spe
Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
119
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
BugDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 4 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword 3 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
White 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass · Lv 38
Black 2 1 area
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass · Lv 38
Colosseum 1 area
  • Shadow Pokémon Lab B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–45
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–54