Grubbin (#0736) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP47107–154204–298

Atk6260–125116–245

Def4545–10685–207

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe4645–10787–210

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 46). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+107Max98No SP66Min59Scarf160Tailwind214

At max Speed, Grubbin outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0736GrubbinBug
1. Level 20#0737CharjabugBugElectric
  1. Use Thunder Stone#0738VikavoltBugElectric

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 10

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

5String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

10Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

15BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

21SparkHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20

25Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

30X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

35CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

40DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM / HM / TR 30

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM173ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 2

EggDischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

EggHardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

Pokédex entries

Category: Larva Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#027Original Melemele#027Original Akala#011Original Ula’ula#012Updated Alola#034Updated Melemele#034Updated Akala#011Updated Ula’ula#012Galar#016Kitakami#112

It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Shield
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
Ultra Sun
They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon.
Moon
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Sun

Names around the world

Japanese: アゴジムシ
Japanese (romaji): Agojimushi
Korean: 턱지충이
Chinese (Traditional): 強顎雞母蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 强颚鸡母虫
French: Larvibule
German: Mabula
Spanish: Grubbin
Italian: Grubbin

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Slumbering Weald (Entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 2–3
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

Ultra Moon 5 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Ultra Sun 5 areas

Blush MountainSOS Battle · Lv 29–32
Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Moon 4 areas

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17

Sun 4 areas

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Route 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17