Bramblin Best Moveset
Grass/Ghost at 65 Attack and 60 Speed with AbilityWind Rider boosting Attack when hit by wind moves or when Tailwind is set. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Brambleghast. Evolve for 115 Attack and the Wind Rider boost that creates A-Tier physical damage under Tailwind.
Bramblin was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Bramblin's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Windrider with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bramblin best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Strength Sap
- Poltergeist
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Bramblin Weakness
Type-wise, Bramblin takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Bramblin Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Bramblin
Kyurem can KO Bramblin with Draco Meteor (142-168%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (258-304%). Staraptor deals 54-63% with U-turn.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x46-54% Draco Meteor142-168%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x258-304%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Staraptor builds →U Turn54-63% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x191-224%KO Energy Ball36-42% Flamethrower 2x214-251%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x149-176%KO Ice Shard 2x93-109%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Mudbray builds →Earthquake27-31% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bramblin View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off 2x86-102%KO U Turn46-55% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
Bramblin doesn't evolve by leveling. You'll need a unique condition to push it forward to Brambleghast. Evolving adds up to 205 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bramblin easily with 89 breeding partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Bramblin
Bramblin's shiny gives the rolling tumbleweed a slightly more washed-out tone. On a spherical bundle of dead plant matter, subtle color shifts are nearly invisible. The evolution improves things marginally, but this base form is a C through and through.
Shiny Bramblin Odds & Hunting Methods
1 of 1 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 Bramblin
Bramblin appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
2 locations to catch Bramblin
Badge 8Where To Catch Bramblin in SV
Bramblin is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 25-56 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Bramblin ✓East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.25-40OverworldRate 44%Asado Desert - DesertLv.25-40OverworldRate 22%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BrambleghastSocarrat TrailLv.52-56OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.50-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.50-56OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.50-56OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Bramblin (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Bramblin.
Past Mass Outbreak Events
Bramblin appeared in a past Mass Outbreak event in Scarlet & Violet at these locations:
- Alfornada
- Artazon
- Asado Desert
- Cascarrafa
- Casseroya Lake
- Cortondo
- East Paldean Sea
- East Province (Area One)
- East Province (Area Three)
- East Province (Area Two)
- Glaseado Mountain
- Levincia
- Los Platos
- Medali
- Mesagoza
- Montenevera
- North Paldean Sea
- North Province (Area One)
- North Province (Area Three)
- North Province (Area Two)
- Poco Path
- Porto Marinada
- Socarrat Trail
- South Paldean Sea
- South Province (Area Five)
- South Province (Area Four)
- South Province (Area One)
- South Province (Area Six)
- South Province (Area Three)
- South Province (Area Two)
- Tagtree Thicket
- The Great Crater of Paldea
- The Pokémon League
- West Paldean Sea
- West Province (Area One)
- West Province (Area Three)
- West Province (Area Two)
- Zapapico
Base Stats
Attack and Speed carry most of Bramblin's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Not even Bramblin knows where it is headed as it tumbles across the wilderness, blown by the wind. It loathes getting wet.
Bramblin Guide
You can run Bramblin through the first few routes without issues. 275 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Brambleghast as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Bramblin joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 title so far. With 1 generation 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 7SM
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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