Buneary
Normal-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Lopunny for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Pound Fire Punch
Same-type attack bonus on Pound. Fire Punch costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Buneary takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 381
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 719 CP
Buneary moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Best STAB | Normal | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Quick Attack STAB | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch Best | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Swift STAB | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | Normal | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Pound (12 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Buneary is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Buneary
How to get Buneary
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 29 | 1,088 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 29 | 1,177 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 685 | 737 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 853 | 917 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 685 | 737 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 518 | 557 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 685 | 737 |
Is Buneary good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Buneary has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (105 Defense / 146 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 55 |
| Lv 3 | 93 |
| Lv 4 | 131 |
| Lv 5 | 169 |
| Lv 6 | 207 |
| Lv 7 | 245 |
| Lv 8 | 283 |
| Lv 9 | 321 |
| Lv 10 | 359 |
| Lv 11 | 395 |
| Lv 12 | 431 |
| Lv 13 | 467 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 503 |
| Lv 15 | 539 |
| Lv 16 | 575 |
| Lv 17 | 611 |
| Lv 18 | 647 |
| Lv 19 | 683 |
| Lv 20 | 719 |
| Lv 21 | 755 |
| Lv 22 | 791 |
| Lv 23 | 827 |
| Lv 24 | 863 |
| Lv 25 | 899 |
| Lv 26 | 935 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 971 |
| Lv 28 | 1,007 |
| Lv 29 | 1,043 |
| Lv 30 | 1,079 |
| Lv 31 | 1,097 |
| Lv 32 | 1,114 |
| Lv 33 | 1,132 |
| Lv 34 | 1,150 |
| Lv 35 | 1,168 |
| Lv 36 | 1,186 |
| Lv 37 | 1,204 |
| Lv 38 | 1,222 |
| Lv 39 | 1,240 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,258 |
| Lv 41 | 1,274 |
| Lv 42 | 1,290 |
| Lv 43 | 1,307 |
| Lv 44 | 1,323 |
| Lv 45 | 1,339 |
| Lv 46 | 1,356 |
| Lv 47 | 1,372 |
| Lv 48 | 1,389 |
| Lv 49 | 1,406 |
| Lv 50 | 1,423 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0427
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 5.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0427_POKEMON_BUNEARY
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Buneary in Pokemon GO?
Buneary's best moveset is Pound (fast) with Fire Punch (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Buneary's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Buneary takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Buneary's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Buneary reaches 1,423 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,258 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Buneary?
A perfect 15/15/15 Buneary shows 719 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 899 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Buneary in Pokemon GO?
Buneary spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Buneary be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Buneary depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.