NameメッソンMesson Sobble (メッソン, Messon?) (SAH-bull[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It is one of the three First partner Pokémon that can be chosen in the Galar region, along with Grookey and Scorbunny. It is one of the three First partner Pokémon revealed for the core titles Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Contents
1Biology
1.1Physiology
1.2Behavior
1.3Natural abilities
2Evolution
3Game info
3.1Game locations
3.2Pokédex entries
3.3Stats
3.4Learnset
3.4.1By leveling up
3.4.2By TM
3.4.3By TR
3.4.4By breeding
3.4.5By tutoring
3.5Sprites
4Appearances
4.1Anime
5Trivia
5.1Origin
5.2Etymology
6Gallery
7References
8See also
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Sobble resembles a light blue lizard with a yellow fin on its head. Its belly and face are lighter blue than the rest of its body, with dark blue tearlike circle markings under its large, oval-shaped blue eyes. It has a long, curled tail with a darker blue tip. Its legs are skinny with small feet, all of which have no visible toes.
Behavior[]
Sobble is timid in nature. It will begin crying or turn invisible whenever it is scared, hurt, or threatened. Trainers that do not mind a challenge will be able to handle raising these timid yet clever Pokémon.
Natural abilities[]
Whenever a Sobble comes in contact with water, it will blend in with its surroundings. Its sweat also allows it to turn invisible as well. Their tears have the effect of 100 onions, so whenever Sobble cries, it makes others cry as well.
Evolution[]
Sobble evolves into Drizzile starting at level 16 and then evolves into Inteleon starting at level 35.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
Locations
Version(s)
Area(s)
Rarity
Sword and Shield
First partner Pokémon from Leon in Postwick
One
Pokédex entries[]
Sword
When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won't be able to resist weeping.
Shield
When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged.
Stats[]
Stats
HP
50
Attack
40
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
40
Speed
70
Total
310
Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
Generation VIII
Level
Move
Type
Category
Power
Accuracy
PP
1
Pound
Physical
40
100%
35
1
Growl
Status
—
100%
40
6
Water Gun
Special
40
100%
25
8
Bind
Physical
15
85%
20
12
Water Pulse
Special
60
100%
20
17
Tearful Look
Status
—
—%
20
20
Sucker Punch
Physical
70
100%
5
24
U-turn
Physical
70
100%
20
28
Liquidation
Physical
85
100%
10
32
Soak
Status
—
100%
20
36
Rain Dance
Status
—
—%
5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
By TM[]
Generation VIII
Machine
Move
Type
Category
Power
Accuracy
PP
TM17
Light Screen
Status
—
100%
30
TM18
Reflect
Status
—
100%
20
TM19
Safeguard
Status
—
100%
25
TM21
Rest
Status
—
100%
10
TM24
Snore
Special
50
100%
15
TM25
Protect
Status
—
100%
10
TM31
Attract
Status
—
100%
15
TM33
Rain Dance
Status
—
100%
5
TM36
Whirlpool
Special
35
85%
15
TM39
Facade
Physical
70
100%
20
TM40
Swift
Special
60
100%
20
TM45
Dive
Physical
80
100%
10
TM46
Weather Ball
Special
50
100%
10
TM52
Bounce
Physical
85
85%
5
TM53
Mud Shot
Special
55
95%
15
TM56
U-turn
Physical
70
100%
20
TM76
Round
Special
60
100%
15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
By TR[]
Generation VIII
Machine
Move
Type
Category
Power
Accuracy
PP
TR04
Surf
Special
90
100%
15
TR20
Substitute
Status
—
100%
10
TR26
Endure
Status
—
100%
10
TR27
Sleep Talk
Status
—
100%
10
TR29
Baton Pass
Status
—
100%
40
TR45
Muddy Water
Special
90
85%
10
TR85
Work Up
Status
—
100%
30
TR98
Liquidation
Physical
85
100%
10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
By breeding[]
Generation VIII
Move
Type
Category
Power
Accuracy
PP
Aqua Jet
Physical
40
100%
20
Parent Candidates: Beartic, Corphish*, Crawdaunt*
Double Team
Status
—
—%
15
Parent Candidates: Pikachu, Raichu
Aqua Ring
Status
—
—%
20
Parent Candidates: Vaporeon, Corsola,
Mist
Status
—
—%
30
Parent Candidates:
Haze
Status
—
—%
30
Parent Candidates:
Ice Shard
Physical
40
100%
30
Parent Candidates:
Fell Stinger
Physical
50
100%
25
Parent Candidates:
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.* indicates this move requires chain breeding.◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.
By tutoring[]
Generation VIII
Games
Move
Type
Category
Power
Accuracy
PP
'
Water Pledge
Special
80
100%
10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Goh's Sobble.
Main article: Goh's Sobble
Sobble debuted in the role of a small cameo at the end of "Toughing It Out!". It then had a major role in "Sobbing Sobble!", where it became Goh's Pokémon.
Trivia[]
Sobble is the only Galar First partner Pokémon that doesn't share its category with another Pokémon.
Sobble is the lightest Water-type basic starter Pokémon.
Sobble, along with the other Galar First partner Pokémon, Scorbunny and Grookey, are the only regional First partner Pokémon that Ash Ketchum hasn't caught.
Despite having a Tail, Sobble cannot learn any tail attacks, like Slam, Aqua Tail, or Iron Tail.
Origin[]
Sobble is based on a chameleon. It also resembles a basilisk lizard which are able to run across water, possibly being the inspiration for its typing.
Etymology[]
Sobble comes from the words 'sob' (cry) and 'bubble'.
Messon may be a combination of mesomeso (Japanese onomatopoeia for sobbing) and chameleon.
Gallery[]
In an event CalendarIn the Pokémon anime
References[]
^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 516. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
See also[]
Official website data
Pokémon Zukan Pokédex (Japanese)
Pokémon Korea Pokédex (Korean)
Pokémon Asia Pokédex: English, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hindi
Pokémon.com Pokédex: English, French, German, Spanish (European, Latin American), Italian