Grubbin

Attributes

Species: Grubbin
Base Experience: 60
Height: 4
Weight: 44
Is Default: True
Order: 883
Base Happiness: 50
Capture Rate: 255
Color: Gray
Egg Groups: Bug
Gender Rate: 4
Has No Gender Differences
Hatch Counter: 15
Habitat:
Is Baby: False
Is Legendary: False
Is Mythical: False
Shape: Armor

Stats

HP

47
Attack

62
Defense

45
Special Attack

55
Special Defense

45
Speed

46

Abilities

Slot 1: Swarm

Held items

None

Summary

Grubbin

Grubbin is a bug-type Pokémon known for its resemblance to a small insect larva.

Type: Bug

Abilities: - Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low. - Hidden Ability: Overcoat - Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Physical Characteristics: - Has a light brown body with darker legs and pincers. - Possesses two large mandibles which it uses for both battle and burrowing. - Has two yellow, electricity-generating spots on its body.

Behavior and Habitat: - Known for its love of electricity, often found near power plants and substations. - Primarily lives underground, using its mandibles to dig elaborate tunnels.

In Battle: - Its Swarm ability can make its Bug-type moves more powerful when its HP is low. - Can learn a variety of Electric-type moves reflecting its affinity for electricity.

Evolution: - Grubbin evolves into Charjabug starting at level 20.

Interesting Facts: - Despite being a Bug-type Pokémon, Grubbin can learn moves like X-Scissor and Dig, showing its versatility. - Its preference for electricity is believed to be a way of defending itself against predators. - In the Alola region, Grubbin is often seen near power plants, causing frequent blackouts.

Type Effectiveness

Double Damage To

Half Damage To

No Damage To

Double Damage From

Half Damage From

No Damage From

Pokémon Sprites

Front Default

Back Default

Front Shiny

Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Grubbin - 736

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Charjabug - 737

Min. Lvl 20

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Vikavolt - 738

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Moves

Level Up

Level 1: Vice Grip
Level 4: String Shot
Level 7: Mud Slap
Level 10: Bite
Level 13: Bug Bite
Level 16: Spark
Level 19: Acrobatics
Level 22: Crunch
Level 25: X Scissor
Level 25: Sticky Web
Level 28: Dig

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

Sun: Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Moon: They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon.
Ultra-Sun: If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
Ultra-Moon: 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.
Sword: Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
Shield: It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.