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.
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
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 |
Rhyperior can KO Grubbin with Stone Edge (337-397%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (310-365%). Braviary deals 65-77% with U-turn.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake84-99% Stone Edge 2x337-397%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed69-81% Flare Blitz 2x310-365%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Braviary builds →U Turn65-77% Close Combat56-66% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x146-172%KO Psyshock65-77% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Staraptor builds →Close Combat82-97% U Turn96-113%KO Double Edge247-290%KO | ||
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.
The moveset leans on Electric and Dark coverage to catch would-be counters. Chartiberry means extra utility for Grubbin, and spread EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Swarm fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Grubbin best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Electroweb
- Lunge
- Crunch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Grubbin learns X-Scissor and Lunge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ground and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Grubbin learns X-Scissor and Skitter Smack naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ground and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Breeding opens up real options for Grubbin. Electroweb and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through X-Scissor and Bug Bite and Normal and Ground coverage and more.
Breeding opens up real options for Grubbin. Electroweb and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through X-Scissor and Bug Bite and Normal and Ground coverage and more.
Grubbin can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun, Ultra Sun, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Easy grab on Grubbin with high spawn rates across 20 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Grubbin in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Grubbin. 20 walking spots at Lv. 2-16 spread across Shield and Sword, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
A solid number of locations for Grubbin with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Grubbin in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
walking encounters for Grubbin across 12 spots at Lv. 2-32. The catch is that Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
10 encounter spots for Grubbin at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Grubbin in Sun & Moon
Before you go hunting for Grubbin, check which of the 10 spots belong to your version. Moon and Sun each have different walking encounters at Lv. 3-17.
Grubbin evolves into Charjabug at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
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.
Grubbin only appears in 4 games. Currently catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Sun & Moon. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Grubbin joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 7SMDebut
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