Granbull's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
Type-wise, Granbull takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Granbull can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
Archaludon can KO Granbull with Flash Cannon (100-118%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Granbull for 42-50%. Gengar deals 51-60% with Shadow Ball.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Glimmora builds →Power Gem42-50% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball51-60% Focus Blast26-30% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x72-84% U Turn31-37% Knock Off19-23% Close Combat35-42% | ||
Granbull is the evolved form of Snubbull. Breeding produces Snubbull eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Snubbull gave Granbull the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 450 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Granbull to get Snubbull eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups.
Granbull doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Play Rough and Ground coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Granbull best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Thunder Wave
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Bulk Up
- Fire Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Play Rough
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Granbull threatens 14 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Granbull threatens 14 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Granbull threatens 14 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam and switchins need to think twice.
Hard to wall, honestly. Granbull threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam and switchins need to think twice.
Granbull can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Snubbull from Gold, Crystal, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Granbull directly. Start with Snubbull at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 23. The 2-stage line from Snubbull to Granbull is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Granbull in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Granbull starts with Snubbull at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnubbullRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16 Route40%MidSwarm activeRoute 209Shining PearlGrass Lv.16 Route40%MidSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Granbull ✓
Granbull appears at decent spawn rates across 6 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Granbull in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Snubbull is your first catch on the way to Granbull. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 41-61 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnubbullPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-557%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-557%Post
Step 2Granbull ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 Route20%LateAncient Poni PathUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 Route20%LatePoni WildsUltra SunGrass Lv.41-4420%LatePoni WildsUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LatePoni GauntletUltra MoonGrass Lv.58-6120%PostPoni GauntletUltra SunGrass Lv.58-6120%Postor evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Granbull appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Granbull in Sun & Moon
Snubbull is your first catch on the way to Granbull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 40-59 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Snubbull
Step 2Granbull ✓Ancient Poni PathMoonGrass Lv.40-43 Route20%LateAncient Poni PathSunGrass Lv.40-43 Route20%LatePoni WildsSunGrass Lv.40-4320%LatePoni WildsMoonGrass Lv.40-4320%LatePoni GroveSunGrass Lv.52-55 Forest20%PostPoni GroveMoonGrass Lv.52-55 Forest20%PostPoni GauntletMoonGrass Lv.56-5920%PostPoni GauntletSunGrass Lv.56-5920%Postor evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Don't let Granbull's 450 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Run Intimidate on Granbull. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Granbull also gets Quick Feet and Rattled, but they don't compare.
Granbull fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Granbull: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Granbull first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves