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Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin

Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin is a Bug Type Larva Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire type moves. You can find and catch Grubbin in East Lake Axewell with a 15% chance to appear during Raining weather. The Max IV Stats of Grubbin are 47 HP, 62 Attack, 55 SP Attack, 45 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 46 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin
Regular
Shiny
Grubbin Galar Pokedex ID: 16

List of Grubbin Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 300
HP 47
Attack 62
Defense 45
Special Attack 55
Special Defense 45
Speed 46

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Grubbin to have is Lonely, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Defense stats.

Grubbin Abilities

Ability Type Effect
SwarmNormal

Sword Pokedex Entry

Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.

Shield Pokedex Entry

It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin Evolutions

How do i get Grubbin's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin evolves into Charjabug when you reach Level 20. Charjabug then evolves into its final evolution Vikavolt with a level up in a Magnetic Field area.

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Level 20
Charjabug
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level up in a Magnetic Field area
Vikavolt
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Grubbin
300624555454746
Charjabug
400829555755736
Vikavolt
5007090145757743

Grubbin Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Grubbin?

A popular spawn location you can find Grubbin is in the East Lake Axewell area with a 15% chance to spawn during Raining weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
East Lake Axewell
15%10 - 15
Slumbering Weald
10%2 - 3

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 1
10%2 - 5
Dappled Grove
35%11 - 15
Dappled Grove
35%11 - 15
East Lake Axewell
30%8 - 12
North Lake Miloch
30%14 - 16
North Lake Miloch
40%14 - 16
Slumbering Weald
5%2 - 3
Watchtower Ruins
30%11 - 14
Axew's Eye
30%35 - 40
Dusty Bowl
20%40 - 45
Hammerlocke Hills
25%28 - 30
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin Raids

Where do i find Grubbin Raids?

You can find Grubbin raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Grubbin Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Grubbin Weakness

Grubbin is a Bug Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Flying
Rock
Fire
0.5x
Damage
Fighting
Ground
Grass
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Grubbin Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Grubbin Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Grubbin Moves List

What moves can Grubbin learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Grubbin can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug type +50% STAB damage.

Grubbin Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Vise Grip
01[] Mud-Slap
05[] String Shot
10[] Bug Bite
15[] Bite
21[] Spark
25[] Sticky Web
30[] X-Scissor
35[] Crunch
40[] Dig

TM Moves Grubbin can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM14Thunder WaveStatus9020Paralyzes opponent.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM78AcrobaticsPhysical5510015Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
TM80Volt SwitchSpecial7010020User must switch out after attacking.
TM82ElectrowebSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.

Grubbin TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical12010015
TR86Wild ChargePhysical9010015User receives recoil damage.

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