X-Scissor
Learned at Lv. 30
Sword Shield
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#736
POKÉDEX No. #736
Grubbin
Larva Pokémon
Its strong jaw enables it to scrape trees and slurp out the sap. It normally lives underground.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height0.4 m
Weight4.4 kg
AbilitiesSwarm
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP47204–298
- Attack62116–245
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk55103–229
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed4687–210
Total300
/ 720
BST300
14 percentile (1025)-147 vs Gen 7 avg (447)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 7
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Gray
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #736 |
| Galar | #16 |
| Kitakami | #112 |
| Original Akala | #11 |
| Original Alola | #27 |
| Original Melemele | #27 |
| Original Ulaula | #12 |
| Updated Akala | #11 |
| Updated Alola | #34 |
| Updated Melemele | #34 |
| Updated Ulaula | #12 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 20
#737
Charjabug
→
At Vast Poni Canyon, At Blush Mountain, Use Thunder Stone
#738
Vikavolt
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Grubbin's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Grubbin's 300 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (62) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 45 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug typing leaves Grubbin with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Grubbin is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
4.4 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Grubbin?
Grubbin is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Grubbin's weaknesses?
Grubbin takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Grubbin evolve?
Grubbin evolves into Charjabug at level 20. Full evolution line: Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt.
What are Grubbin's base stats?
Grubbin has a base stat total of 300: HP 47, Attack 62, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 55, Sp. Def 45, Speed 46. Its highest stat is Attack (62).
