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No. 0946 · Generation IX · Paldea

Bramblin

The Tumbleweed Pokémon

TL;DR. Bramblin is a grass/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 275. A soul unable to move on to the afterlife was blown around by the wind until it got tangled up with dried grass and became a Pokémon.

Grass Ghost

A soul unable to move on to the afterlife was blown around by the wind until it got tangled up with dried grass and became a Pokémon.

Height0.6 m
Weight0.6 kg
AbilitiesWind Rider
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 275. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 65
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 35
Speed 60
Total275
275 base stat total, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 169th among Grass-types.
65 base Attack, Bramblin's strongest stat, ranking 102nd of 182 Grass-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Bramblin 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, Bramblin reaches 877 CP at level 40 and 1,003 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack121
GO Defense64
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)877
Max CP (L50)991
Best buddy (L51)1,003
Raid catch CP 458–501 (L20). Weather boosted 573–626 (L25).

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Competitive

Bramblin in competitive play.

Bramblin is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

LC
Spinner
Rapid Spin / Power Whip / Shadow Sneak / Strength Sap
  • ItemEviolite
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
  • TeraGrass, Fighting

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Quick answers

Common questions about Bramblin.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bramblin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Bramblin?

Bramblin is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Bramblin weak to?

Bramblin takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Bramblin resistant to?

Bramblin is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.

How does Bramblin evolve?

Bramblin evolves into Brambleghast (Level up).

What generation is Bramblin from?

Bramblin was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0946.

What are Bramblin's base stats?

Bramblin has HP 40, Attack 65, Defense 30, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 35, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 275.

What are Bramblin's abilities?

Bramblin can have the ability Wind Rider, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Bramblin legendary or mythical?

No. Bramblin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Bramblin's best stat?

Bramblin's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 102nd of 182 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Bramblin good?

Bramblin has a base stat total of 275, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 169th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Bramblin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Bramblin 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

Bramblin vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 182 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Bramblin Grass avg Difference
HP 40 66 -26
Attack 65 75 -10
Defense 30 74 -44
Special Attack 45 75 -30
Special Defense 35 75 -40
Speed 60 62 -2
Total 275 427 -152
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Game appearances

Bramblin appears in 3 games.

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

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Bramblin isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Bramblin is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Bramblin appears in 2 episodes.

From HZ035 (2024-01-12) through HZ051 (2024-05-24).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Bramblin cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.