Trubbish is technically a pre-evolution of Garbodor, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. Known as the Trash Bag Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
An unusually even spread gives Trubbish flexibility. Speed barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Speed EV.
Unsanitary places are what they like best. They can be spotted in Alola, often with Grimer in hot pursuit.
It gorges on trash until its stomach is full. Then it belches toxic gas. An unlucky whiff of gas will put a person in the hospital.
Trubbish Weakness
GoodTrubbish is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
One evolution ahead. Trubbish grows into Garbodor through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 145 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Trubbish easily from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Haze, Mud Sport and 5 more to offspring.
Trubbish's job is getting Spikes up and staying on the field. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Stickyhold helps it stick around, and a spread EV build EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Best Trubbish Moveset
- Sludge Wave
- Rollout
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
Breeding opens up real options for Trubbish. Curse and Haze come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Belch and Gunk Shot and Normal and Dark coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
A few locations for Trubbish with high spawn rates across mid-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
Trubbish is meant to evolve into Garbodor. At 329 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Trubbish evolves into Garbodor at level 36. Trubbish is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Stench is the go-to ability for Trubbish. It has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit. Its hidden ability Aftermath can work in specific setups. Sticky Hold is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Trubbish is a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Best used as a hazard setter.
Trubbish appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Trubbish joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A