Grubbin

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!

Grubbin evolves into Charjabug.

Pokédex data

National № 0736
Type Bug
Species Larva Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swarm
Local № 0027 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0034 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0016 (Sword/Shield)
0112 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 60
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 47
204 298
Attack 62
116 245
Defense 45
85 207
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 45
85 207
Speed 46
87 210
Total 300 Min Max

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.

Evolution chart

Grubbin#0736
Grubbin
Bug
(Level 20) (use Thunder Stone, in Gen 8, or level up in a Magnetic Field area)

Grubbin changes

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

Moves learnt by level up

Grubbin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Vise GripNormalPhysical 55 100
5String ShotBugStatus 95
10Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
15BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
21SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
25Sticky WebBugStatus
30X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
35CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
40DigGroundPhysical 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.
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
HardenNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Grubbin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Grubbin learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Vise GripNormalPhysical 55 100
5String ShotBugStatus 95
10Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
15BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
21SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
25Sticky WebBugStatus
30X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
35CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
40DigGroundPhysical 80 100

Egg moves

Grubbin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grubbin gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
HardenNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Grubbin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Grubbin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Grubbin is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
86Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Grubbin sprites

Type Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Grubbin sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Grubbin sprite from Sword & Shield Grubbin sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Grubbin Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Grubbin

Sun
Moon
Route 1, 4, 5, 6
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 1, 4, 5, 6, Blush Mountain
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Route 1, East Lake Axewell, Slumbering Weald, Dappled Grove, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Grubbin
Japanese アゴジムシ (Agojimushi)
German Mabula
French Larvibule
Italian Grubbin
Spanish Grubbin
Korean 턱지충이 (teokjichungi)
Chinese (Simplified) 强颚鸡母虫
Chinese (Traditional) 強顎雞母蟲

 

English Larva Pokémon
Japanese ようちゅうポケモン
German Larven-Pokémon
French Pokémon Larve
Italian Pokémon Coleolarva
Spanish Pokémon Pupa
Korean 유충포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 幼虫宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 幼蟲寶可夢

Name origin

grub
insect larva
grubbing
digging