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#0659 Bunnelby

Bunnelby artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Normal
Abilities
PickupThe Pokémon may pick up items after battle.Cheek PouchRestores HP whenever it eats any Berry.
Hidden ability
Huge PowerDoubles the Pokémon’s Attack stat.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Speed
Bunnelby’s base stats
HP38
Attack36
Defense38
Sp. Atk32
Sp. Def36
Speed57
Total237

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Bunnelby in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Route 29, 210%
Route 29, 210%

Evolution

Evolves into Diggersby at Lv 20.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Bunnelby’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
3TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
6Laser FocusNormalStatus——30The user concentrates so its next attack is sure to land a critical hit.
9Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
12Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515The user hurls a blob of mud at the foe. It also lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
15FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
18Double KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
21BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
24DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
27BounceFlyingPhysical8010010Attacks on the same turn, with a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
30Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
33Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
36EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
39Super FangNormalPhysicalvar.9010The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Bunnelby can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical909015Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.

Move tutors

Moves Bunnelby can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010The user fires a powerful flash of light at the foe to deal damage.

Route 15 · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Route 15

Super FangNormalPhysicalvar.9010The user chomps hard on the foe with its sharp front fangs. It cuts the target’s HP to half.

Egg moves

Bunnelby’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Defense CurlNormalStatus——40The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
RolloutRockPhysical309020The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.

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