How to evolve
Grubbin Best Moveset
Bug at 62 Attack and 46 Speed. No secondary ability. Pre-evolution stats that can't compete. The moveset is building toward Vikavolt. Two evolutions from 145 Sp. Atk and the special Bug/Electric TermStab that threatens.
Grubbin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). This was Grubbin's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Nothing, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Grubbin best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- X Scissor
- Poison Jab
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Grubbin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Grubbin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Grubbin saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Grubbin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Chartiberry, favoring a Lonely nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Electroweb
- Lunge
- Crunch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Grubbin Weakness
Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Grubbin Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Grubbin
Arcanine can KO Grubbin with Flare Blitz (310-365%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (165-194%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 337-397%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed69-81% Flare Blitz 2x310-365%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Staraptor builds →Close Combat55-65% U Turn64-76% Double Edge165-194%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake84-99% Stone Edge 2x337-397%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Grubbin easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Grubbin
Grubbin's shiny adjusts its orange mandibles and body to an almost identical shade. The grub with pincers was never going to be a shiny hunting target, and the non-existent color change confirms it. Bug larvae continue their streak of bottom-tier shinies.
Shiny Grubbin Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Grubbin
8 locations for Grubbin in early-game routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
Where To Catch Grubbin in SV
The line opens with Grubbin at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Grubbin ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CharjabugFellhorn GorgeLv.20-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.20-60OverworldOni MountainLv.20-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.20-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.20-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.20-60Overworldor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Grubbin.
Easy grab on Grubbin with high spawn rates across 10 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Grubbin in SwSh
Grubbin is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-45 across 26 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Grubbin ✓North Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%ThunderstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%RainingDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%ThunderstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%RainingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%RainingEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 1Lv.2-5GrassRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering Weald - Low LevelLv.2-3OverworldRate 10%All WeatherSlumbering WealdLv.2-3GrassRate 5%All Weather
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into CharjabugHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%RainingDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 20%Thunderstormor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VikavoltBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Grubbin.
Grubbin is everywhere for a beginner, chewing through the grass at a whole spread of spots from a tiny level 2 up to the low thirties by the later routes.
Where To Catch Grubbin in USUM
Grubbin is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 2-32. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Charjabugor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VikavoltBlush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from CharjabugHeahea BeachLv.35Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (70 stickers)or evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Grubbin.
Grubbin burrows through the roadside grass across several early routes, the little grub larva wriggling underfoot from level 3 to level 17.
Where To Catch Grubbin in SM
Grubbin is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 3-17. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Charjabugor evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into VikavoltBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Grubbin egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Grubbin.
Base Stats
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.
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Grubbin Guide
You can run Grubbin through the first few routes without issues. 300 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Charjabug as fast as you can.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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