Snubbull Best Moveset
Fairy at 80 Attack and 30 Speed with AbilityIntimidate lowering opposing Attack on entry. The moveset has defensive utility from Intimidate but the stats can't follow up offensively. Evolve to Granbull for 120 Attack and the Intimidate physical Fairy that punishes contact.
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Snubbull's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Curse
- Lovely Kiss
- Shadow Ball
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Return
- Earthquake
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Oranberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Heal Bell
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Play Rough
- Thunder Wave
- Earthquake
- Thief
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Play Rough
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Charm
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Snubbull maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Eviolite, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Snubbull Weakness
Poison and Steel moves hit Snubbull for super-effective damage. The upside? Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. Snubbull's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Snubbull Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Snubbull
Salazzle's Flamethrower hits Snubbull for 45-53%.
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower45-53% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off13-15% U Turn14-16% High Jump Kick26-30% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
Snubbull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Granbull. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Snubbull. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Snubbull
Snubbull starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Snubbull in SV
Snubbull is your first catch on the way to Snubbull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Snubbull ✓Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.66Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GranbullCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.69Overworldor evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Snubbull's scattered across 6 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Snubbull in BDSP
The path to Snubbull starts with Snubbull at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Snubbull ✓Route 209Lv.16GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Granbull
Snubbull is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Poké Pelago — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
How to Obtain Snubbull in USUM
To get Snubbull, start by catching Snubbull through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 41-61. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Snubbull ✓Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GranbullAncient Poni PathLv.41-44GrassRate 20%Poni WildsLv.41-44GrassRate 20%Poni GauntletLv.58-61GrassRate 20%or evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
You're catching Snubbull first, not Snubbull. Snubbull appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Snubbull in SM
To get Snubbull, start by catching Snubbull through walking encounters at Lv. 40-59. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Snubbull ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Granbull with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Snubbull egg.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GranbullAncient Poni PathLv.40-43GrassRate 20%Poni WildsLv.40-43GrassRate 20%Poni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 20%Poni GauntletLv.56-59GrassRate 20%or evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Snubbull's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by many people to be cute.
Snubbull Guide
For a casual playthrough, Snubbull works as a placeholder. Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Granbull. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Snubbull appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 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