Card 136Scarlet Violet Promos #136 Pokémon Card

Bouffalant is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, native to the Unova region. Known as the Bash Buffalo Pokémon, Bouffalant is easily recognizable by its massive, dark brown afro-like mane and large, golden-ringed horns. These Pokémon are incredibly strong, capable of crushing cars with a single headbutt, a testament to their robust physiology. In the wild, Bouffalant are often found grazing in grasslands, where they are known to be quite territorial. Their impressive hair serves not only as a defense mechanism, cushioning blows, but also plays a role in their social hierarchy; those with larger, more elaborate manes tend to hold higher positions within the herd. Bouffalant does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, standing as a singular powerful entity. In the anime, Bouffalant have been depicted as formidable opponents, often clashing with Ash's Pokémon in various episodes. Their design draws inspiration from American bison, infusing a distinct North American plains aesthetic into the Pokémon world.