Grubbin sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Vikavolt as fast as possible. Introduced in Gen 7. Only weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock.
An unusually even spread gives Grubbin flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Attack EV.
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.
Grubbin Weakness
AvgGrubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
Three stages ahead. Grubbin grows into Charjabug, then pushes on to Vikavolt. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Grubbin easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
The moveset leans on Electric and Dark coverage to catch would-be counters. Chartiberry means extra utility for Grubbin, and a spread EV build EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Swarm fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Grubbin Moveset
- Electroweb
- Lunge
- Crunch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Grubbin learns X-Scissor and Lunge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ground and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Grubbin learns X-Scissor and Skitter Smack naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ground and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Breeding opens up real options for Grubbin. Electroweb and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through X-Scissor and Bug Bite and Normal and Ground coverage and more.
Breeding opens up real options for Grubbin. Electroweb and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through X-Scissor and Bug Bite and Normal and Ground coverage and more.
Grubbin can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Easy grab on Grubbin with high spawn rates across 20 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Grubbin. 20 walking spots at Lv. 2-16 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
A solid number of locations for Grubbin with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Grubbin across 12 spots at Lv. 2-32. The catch is that Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
10 encounter spots for Grubbin at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Grubbin, check which of the 10 spots belong to your version. Moon and Sun each have different walking encounters at Lv. 3-17.
Grubbin is meant to evolve into Charjabug. At 300 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Grubbin's biggest threats include Arcanine (Fire), Talonflame (Flying), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Grubbin evolves into Charjabug at level 20. Grubbin is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Grubbin. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. It's Grubbin's only ability.
Base 46 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Grubbin is a mixed attacker — base 62 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Grubbin can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Grubbin joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A