diff --git a/src/superfluous.c b/src/superfluous.c
index a148405..90b0841 100644
--- a/src/superfluous.c
+++ b/src/superfluous.c
@@ -195,6 +195,10 @@ static void doAppBounce(void *arg)
 	if (!aicon)
 		return;
 
+	/* Phase 12: Wayland — no X11 window to move for bounce animation */
+	if (!dpy)
+		return;
+
 reinit:
 	if (data->wapp->refcount > 1) {
 		if (wPreferences.raise_appicons_when_bouncing)