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#0427Sinnoh · Generation 4

Buneary

MimirolRabbit Pokémon

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My hypothesis as to why Buneary rolls up its ears is that its hearing is far too keen. I surmise that the Pokémon protects its hearing by limiting the sound that may enter its ears. Pokédex, Legends: Arceus

Height
0.4 m
Weight
5.5 kg
Abilities
Run Away, Klutz, Limber (hidden)
16Anime episodes
10Games found in
3Japanese cards
2006Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Legends: Arceus

    My hypothesis as to why Buneary rolls up its ears is that its hearing is far too keen. I surmise that the Pokémon protects its hearing by limiting the sound that may enter its ears.

  • Shield

    Buneary can attack by rolling up their ears and then striking with the force created by unrolling them. This attack becomes stronger with training.

  • Sword

    If both of Buneary’s ears are rolled up, something is wrong with its body or mind. It’s a sure sign the Pokémon is in need of care.

  • Ultra Moon

    The reason it keeps one ear rolled up is so it can launch a swift counterattack if it’s attacked by an enemy.

6 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    Its arms and legs are weak, but when it rolls its ears up tight and then unleashes them with its full force, it can smash boulders to dust.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    When it senses danger, it perks up its ears. On cold nights, it sleeps with its head tucked into its fur.

  • Omega Ruby

    Its ears are always rolled up. They can be forcefully extended to shatter even a large boulder.

  • White 2

    By extending its rolled-up ears and striking the ground, it can bound so high it surprises itself.

  • SoulSilver

    You can tell how it feels by the way it rolls its ears. When it’s scared, both ears are rolled up.

  • Diamond

    It slams foes by sharply uncoiling its rolled ears. It stings enough to make a grown-up cry in pain.

Evolution

The Buneary line

  • Buneary LopunnyLevel up with high friendship

Where to find it

Found in 10 games

Regions: Sinnoh · Kanto · Unova · Alola · Galar

DiamondSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave10-12
PearlSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave10-12
PlatinumSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave11-13
HeartGoldKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 25Walking in tall grass or a cave8-10
SoulSilverKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 25Walking in tall grass or a cave8-10
Black 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave15-17
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave52-55
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave2-3
Ultra MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave52-55
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave2-3
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave13-60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld10-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Stepping-Stone SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Challenge BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave13-60
Fields of HonorWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld10-60
Fields of Honor · Fields of Honor (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40
Stepping-Stone SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.25-40

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

16 episodes on record

First appearanceFollowing a Maiden's Voyage!DP001 · Diamond & Pearl · first aired in Japan September 28, 2006

Major appearances 5

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP009Setting The World On Its Buneary!2006

XY

  • XY114A Keeper for Keeps?2016

Journeys

  • JN035Gotta Catch a What?!2020
  • JN090Showdown at the Gates of Warp!2021

Pikachu short

  • PK27Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad2015
Minor appearances · 11 episodes

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP001Following a Maiden's Voyage!2006
  • DP002Two Degrees of Separation!2006
  • DP004Dawn Of A New Era!2006
  • DP092A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!2008

Sun & Moon

  • SM100Battling the Beast Within!2018
  • SM141Exhibition Unmasked!2019

Journeys

  • JN024A Little Rocket R & R!2020
  • JN046Getting More Than You Battled For!2020
  • JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!2022
  • JN137The Road Most Traveled!2023

Movie

  • M19Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel2016

Japanese cards

3 cards across 3 sets

Pull one yourself: Inferno X box, $117.00 · Mega Symphonia box, $120.00

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Inferno X

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Mega Symphonia

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Species data from the games via PokéAPI; anime appearances indexed from Bulbapedia. Artwork © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK. Not affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company.