Mandibuzz in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Mandibuzz has 4 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Darkness-type Pokémon (Stage 1). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 4
- Top damage
- 160
- Most HP
- 260
- ex / Mega ex
- 1 / 0
- With an Ability
- 2
Is Mandibuzz good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Vulture Claw on Mandibuzz ex (Ascended Heroes), doing 160 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Mandibuzz ex with 260 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Lightning attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Vullaby. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Mandibuzz (White Flare): Look for Prey · Mandibuzz (White Flare): Look for Prey. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Mandibuzz card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandibuzz ex 139/217 | Ascended Heroes J | 260 | Stage 1 | Bone Shot CC — Vulture Claw DCC 160 | 1 | Lightning ×2 |
| Mandibuzz 50/84 | Pitch Black J | 120 | Stage 1 | Bone Sniper D — Blasting Wind DDC 120 | 2 | Lightning ×2 |
| Mandibuzz 64/86 Ability: Look for Prey | White Flare I | 110 | Stage 1 | Cutting Wind CCC 90 | 1 | Lightning ×2 |
| Mandibuzz 145/86 Ability: Look for Prey | White Flare I | 110 | Stage 1 | Cutting Wind CCC 90 | 1 | Lightning ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
How to beat Mandibuzz · How to beat Mandibuzz ex
Other Darkness Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Mandibuzz card ever printed · Mandibuzz for young collectors.
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