Grubbin is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Grubbin relies on its sturdy jaw as a weapon in battle and as a tool for burrowing through the earth. Grubbin loves electricity, which is why it can be found near power plants and substations. By wrapping tree branches in the sticky threads that it spews from its mouth, Grubbin can swing around like an actor on suspension wires!
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Grubbin.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
2
½
½
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
2
2
Evolution chart
#0736 Grubbin Bug(Level 20)#0737 Charjabug Bug · Electric(use Thunder Stone, in Gen 8+, or level up in a Magnetic Field area)#0738 Vikavolt Bug · Electric
Grubbin changes
In Generation 7, Grubbin has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Sun
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Moon
They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon.
Ultra Sun
If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
Ultra Moon
It spits a sticky thread to stop opponents in their tracks, and then it grabs them in its sharp, sturdy mandibles to take them down.
Sword
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
Shield
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Moves learned by Grubbin
In other generations
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Grubbin does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Grubbin cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Grubbin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Mud-Slap
Ground
20
100
1
Vise Grip
Normal
55
100
5
String Shot
Bug
—
95
10
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
15
Bite
Dark
60
100
21
Spark
Electric
65
100
25
Sticky Web
Bug
—
—
30
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
35
Crunch
Dark
80
100
40
Dig
Ground
80
100
Egg moves
Grubbin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grubbin gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Discharge
Electric
80
100
Harden
Normal
—
—
Moves learnt by TM
Grubbin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
05
Mud-Slap
Ground
20
100
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
15
Struggle Bug
Bug
50
100
21
Pounce
Bug
50
100
23
Charge Beam
Electric
50
90
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
35
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
48
Volt Switch
Electric
70
100
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
55
Dig
Ground
80
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
75
Light Screen
Psychic
—
—
82
Thunder Wave
Electric
—
90
83
Poison Jab
Poison
80
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
105
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
108
Crunch
Dark
80
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
132
Baton Pass
Normal
—
—
136
Electric Terrain
Electric
—
—
147
Wild Charge
Electric
90
100
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
173
Charge
Electric
—
—
182
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
185
Lunge
Bug
80
100
211
Electroweb
Electric
55
95
219
Skitter Smack
Bug
70
90
In other generations
7
8
9
Grubbin sprites
Type
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
—
See all Grubbin sprites
Where to find Grubbin
SunMoon
Route 1, 4, 5, 6
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Route 1, 4, 5, 6, Blush Mountain
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Route 1, East Lake Axewell, Slumbering Weald, Dappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins
