Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VII (Alola)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 60
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Generation VII
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon.
If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
It spits a sticky thread to stop opponents in their tracks, and then it grabs them in its sharp, sturdy mandibles to take them down.
Generation VIII
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Level Up
10 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice Grip | nor | P | 55 | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | String Shot | bug | N | — | 95% | 40 |
| 7 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 13 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 21 | Spark | ele | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Sticky Web | bug | N | — | — | 20 |
| 30 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
30 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charge | ele | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge Beam | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Electroweb | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Volt Switch | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
5 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | ele | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Electroweb | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Move Tutor
3 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Electroweb | ele | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Grubbin
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Grubbin
Grubbin is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches. Grubbin stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Grubbin Base Stats
Grubbin has a base stat total of 300, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 62 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Grubbin is slow with a base Speed of 46.
Grubbin Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Grubbin 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Grubbin Abilities
Grubbin's abilities include Swarm. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Grubbin Moves & Learnset
Grubbin can learn 48 moves in Generation 9, including 10 by leveling up, 30 via TM/HM, 5 through breeding, and 3 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Lunge (Bug, 80 power), Skitter Smack (Bug, 70 power), Bug Bite (Bug, 60 power). For coverage, Grubbin can learn Take Down (Normal), Thunderbolt (Electric), Wild Charge (Electric).
Training Grubbin
Grubbin has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Grubbin yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Grubbin belongs to the Bug egg group. Grubbin is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Grubbin. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Grubbin, or use the team builder to see how Grubbin fits into your squad.
