Is Grubbin Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Bug on Route 1. Vikavolt at the end of the chain is one of the strongest native Pokemon. Worth catching and investing in immediately.
Grubbin trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Grubbin's weaknesses hard.
Vikavolt has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
Charjabug trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Charjabug trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Charjabug trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Vikavolt has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Vikavolt has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Vikavolt has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Vikavolt trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Grubbin on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Lana, at typical party pace.
Your Vikavolt should hit Level 20 before you reach Kiawe, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Grubbin in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
Where To Catch Grubbin in USUM
To get Grubbin, start by catching Grubbin through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-35. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Grubbin ✓Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 15%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 10%Route 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Route 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%Blush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from Charjabug
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CharjabugBlush MountainLv.29-32CaveRate 10%or evolve from Grubbin (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into VikavoltBlush MountainLv.29-32CaveDaySOS from CharjabugHeahea BeachLv.35Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (70 stickers)or evolve from Charjabug (Step 2)
Grubbin Weakness
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 |
What is Grubbin Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Grubbin
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x183-215%KO Fire Fang 2x87-104%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x87-104%KO Smack Down 2x50-61% | ||
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x185-219%KO Fire Fang 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x83-98% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x195-229%KO Fire Fang 2x95-113%KO Rock Tomb 2x85-102%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x96-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x183-216%KO Fire Fang 2x89-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-97% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x91-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x195-230%KO Smack Down 2x67-79% Flame Charge 2x67-79% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x195-230%KO Fire Fang 2x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-104%KO | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x97-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x64-77% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x174-205%KO Fly 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x199-235%KO Overheat 2x119-141%KO Smack Down 2x67-80% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x206-242%KO Rock Tomb 2x58-68% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x231-272%KO Air Slash 2x135-160%KO Rock Slide 2x72-86% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x231-272%KO Rock Slide 2x96-114%KO Aerial Ace 2x78-92% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x275-325%KO Hurricane 2x156-183%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 2x206-242%KO Rock Slide 2x87-103%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x313-369%KO Stone Edge 2x105-124%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x234-275%KO Air Slash 2x136-160%KO Rock Slide 2x73-87% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x280-330%KO Hurricane 2x158-186%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x235-277%KO Brave Bird 2x156-185%KO Stone Edge 2x131-154%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x320-377%KO Stone Edge 2x108-127%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x397-467%KO Fire Blast 2x89-105%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x242-285%KO Brave Bird 2x161-190%KO Stone Edge 2x135-159%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x240-283%KO Air Slash 2x140-165%KO Rock Slide 2x75-88% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Arcanine can KO Grubbin with Flare Blitz (346-406%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (129-151%). Rhyperior deals 51-60% with Rock Blast.
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x346-406%KO Extreme Speed77-91% Close Combat57-68% Wild Charge86-102%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Staraptor builds →Close Combat43-50% U Turn50-59% Double Edge129-151%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake50-59% Rock Blast 2x51-60% | ||
Grubbin Evolutions
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
USUM Grubbin Best Moveset
Bug at 62 Attack with AbilitySwarm boosting Bug at low HP. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Vikavolt two evolutions away adds 145 Sp. Atk and Electric typing.
Best Build
Grubbin best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- X Scissor
- Poison Jab
- Crunch
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
It spits a sticky thread to stop opponents in their tracks, and then it grabs them in its sharp, sturdy mandibles to take them down.
Grubbin Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Game Availability
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 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 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves