No. 0736 · Generation VII · Alola

Grubbin

The Larva Pokémon

Bug

Weak to Fire Flying Rock

Sprite

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.

Bug

Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.

Height0.4 m

Weight4.4 kg

AbilitiesSwarm

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 47

Attack 62

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 45

Speed 46

Total300

300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Bug-types.

62 base Attack, Grubbin's strongest stat, ranking 48th of 92 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack115

GO Defense85

GO Stamina132

Max CP (L40)984

Max CP (L50)1,112

Best buddy (L51)1,126

Raid catch CP 518–562 (L20). Weather boosted 647–703 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Grubbin first appeared on September 23, 2023, during Grubbin Community Day.

September 23, 2023Grubbin
March 3, 2026Charjabug by encounter
June 25, 2026Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: May 2 to May 9, 2023, 1-star.

Dates	Raid	Event
May 2 to May 9, 2023	1-star	Regular rotation

Full Grubbin GO history

Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Grubbin in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Grubbin 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Grubbin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Ground

Comparison

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

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Game appearances

Grubbin appears in 9 games.

Every mainline release where Grubbin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Grubbin.

Every main-series game Grubbin is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)
Needs The Teal Mask
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 1, Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Slumbering Weald, Watchtower Ruins
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game

Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 4, 5, 6
Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 4, 5, 6
- WildBlush Mountain (day) (SOS Battle)
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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