Stats & Training
Granbull's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack stat exp, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its BITE is powerful.
Granbull Weakness
Type-wise, Granbull takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost 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) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
In Gold & Silver, Machamp's Earthquake hits Granbull for 36-42%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machamp builds →Rock Slide27-32% Earthquake36-42% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
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 16 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Feint Attack, Heal Bell and 5 more.
Gold & Silver Granbull Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Curse
- Return
- Rest
- Charm
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Crunch and Feint Attack aren't available any other way for Granbull, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hyper Beam and Take Down for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Granbull in Gold & Silver
Can't catch Granbull directly. Start with Snubbull but it's a rare spawn 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 Gold & Silver
Step 1Catch SnubbullRoute 38SilverGrass Lv.13 Route1%EarlyRoute 38GoldGrass Lv.13 Route1%Early
Step 2Granbull ✓
Granbull Guide
In Gold & Silver, Granbull has a 450 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. It works best as a support. Curse with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Gold & Silver, Granbull's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Gold & Silver, Granbull fills the support 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.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Granbull: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
In Gold & Silver, Granbull plays as a support. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Set up with Curse when you get a free turn.
Game Availability
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