Grubbin Evolution
Grubbin Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Grubbin Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Grip | normal | physical | 55 | 100 | Level 1 | The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | Level 1 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| String Shot | bug | status | – | 95 | Level 5 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 10 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 15 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Spark | electric | physical | 65 | 100 | Level 21 | The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Sticky Web | bug | status | – | – | Level 25 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 30 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 35 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 40 | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Baton Pass | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| Charge | electric | status | – | – | TM | The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. |
| Charge Beam | electric | special | 50 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Electric Terrain | electric | status | – | – | TM | The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep. |
| Electroweb | electric | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Poison Jab | poison | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thunder Wave | electric | status | – | 90 | TM | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| Thunderbolt | electric | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Volt Switch | electric | special | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Discharge | electric | special | 80 | 100 | Egg | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis. |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Egg | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
Grubbin Sprites
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon.
If you find its nest, you shouldn’t stick your hand inside. You’ll get bitten by an irritated Grubbin.
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.
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
Grubbin's Japanese name is Agojimushi (アゴジムシ). Here are all the official names for Grubbin across different languages:
Grubbin Breeding
How to Get Grubbin
Grubbin can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Grubbin in every game where it is available:
About Grubbin
Grubbin is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 300, Grubbin is classified as a Larva Pokémon and is part of the Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt evolution line.
In competitive play, Grubbin is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swarm, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Grubbin can learn 52 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 4.4kg, Grubbin has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Alola region games.