Grubbin
TL;DR. Grubbin is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 300. Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Grubbin 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, Grubbin reaches 984 CP at level 40 and 1,126 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Grubbin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grubbin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Grubbin?
Grubbin is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Grubbin weak to?
Grubbin takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Grubbin resistant to?
Grubbin resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Grubbin evolve?
Grubbin evolves into Charjabug (Level 20).
What generation is Grubbin from?
Grubbin was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0736.
What are Grubbin's base stats?
Grubbin has HP 47, Attack 62, Defense 45, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 45, and Speed 46. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Grubbin's abilities?
Grubbin can have the ability Swarm.
Is Grubbin legendary or mythical?
No. Grubbin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Grubbin's best stat?
Grubbin's highest base stat is Attack at 62, which ranks 48th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Grubbin good?
Grubbin has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Grubbin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Grubbin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Grubbin vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grubbin | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 47 | 57 | -10 |
| Attack | 62 | 68 | -6 |
| Defense | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 57 | -2 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 64 | -19 |
| Speed | 46 | 60 | -14 |
| Total | 300 | 375 | -75 |
Grubbin appears in 9 games.
Every mainline release where Grubbin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Grubbin in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Grubbin appears in 5 episodes.
From SM001 (2016-11-17) through JN005 (2019-12-15).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Grubbin has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Grubbin sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Grubbin card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Grubbin
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.