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TL;DR. Snubbull is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 300. Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women.
Fairy
Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women.
Height0.6 m
Weight7.8 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate, Run Away
HiddenRattled
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 60
Attack 80
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 30
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Fairy-types.
80 base Attack, Snubbull's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 64 Fairy-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Snubbull on Daily Pokémon
Snubbull was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Snubbull in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Snubbull reaches 1,237 CP at level 40 and 1,416 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack137
GO Defense85
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,237
Max CP (L50)1,399
Best buddy (L51)1,416
Raid catch CP 656–707 (L20). Weather boosted 821–884 (L25).
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Shiny release
Shiny Snubbull first appeared on August 1, 2018 (August 2018 Field Research shuffle).
- Snubbull
- Granbull by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 19 to Jan 24, 2024, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 to Jan 24, 2024 | 1-star | Raging Battles |
| Sep 16 to Sep 25, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 25 to Aug 4, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 17 to May 2, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 30 to Apr 5, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1 to Mar 15, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Snubbull in competitive play.
Snubbull is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #933 in the Great League.
LC
Physically Defensive
Play Rough / Psychic Fangs / Thunder Wave / Thief
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #933 62.1 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Snubbull.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Snubbull, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Snubbull?
Snubbull is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Snubbull weak to?
Snubbull takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Snubbull resistant to?
Snubbull is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.
How does Snubbull evolve?
Snubbull evolves into Granbull (Level 23).
What generation is Snubbull from?
Snubbull was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0209.
What are Snubbull's base stats?
Snubbull has HP 60, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Snubbull's abilities?
Snubbull can have the abilities Intimidate, Run Away, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Snubbull legendary or mythical?
No. Snubbull is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Snubbull's best stat?
Snubbull's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 16th of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Snubbull good?
Snubbull has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Fairy-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Snubbull as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Snubbull is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Poison Steel
½× Resists
Fighting Bug Dark
0× Immune to
Dragon
Comparison
Snubbull vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Snubbull | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Attack | 80 | 65 | +15 |
| Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 77 | -37 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 84 | -44 |
| Speed | 30 | 66 | -36 |
| Total | 300 | 429 | -129 |
Game appearances
Snubbull appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Snubbull is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Snubbull.
Every main-series game Snubbull is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildChargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 209 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- WildFriend Safari (Fairy) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedGranbull
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 209 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 38
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone extension
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoute 38
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, 35 (morning) (day)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Snubbull appears in 14 episodes.
From EP125 (1999-11-25) through HZ077 (2024-12-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
Snubbull in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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