Sobble (#0816) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk4040–10176–196

Def4040–10176–196

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe7067–134130–262

Total310Higher than 20% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Sobble outspeeds 13 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

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
SniperHidden ability
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0816SobbleWater
1. Level 16#0817DrizzileWater
  1. Level 35#0818InteleonWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

8BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

12Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

17Tearful LookLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

20Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

24U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

28LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

32SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20

36Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 25

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

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

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—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

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

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

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

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

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

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

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

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

Egg moves 7

EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

EggFell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggIce ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

Pokédex entries

Category: Water Lizard Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#007Blueberry#233

When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged.
Shield
When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.
Sword