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Shadow Granbull

Shadow Granbull (Shadow)Fairy
  • cloudy
Shadow Granbull is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Granbull is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,552 CP and is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Charm / Play Rough. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Granbull Stats and Max CP

212 ATK
131 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2885 CP
Lvl 40
2552 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1823 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1458 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1094 CP

Shadow Granbull's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FairyFairy-type
#13
Great LeagueGreat League
#929
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#720

Shadow Granbull Type Chart

Shadow Granbull takes increased damage from:Shadow Granbull takes increased damage from:

PoisonPoison160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Shadow Granbull takes reduced damage from:Shadow Granbull takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%

Shadow Granbull best moveset

Moves

Charm + Play Rough

Fairy
FairyCharm
FairyPlay Rough
Shadow Granbull's best Fairy-type moveset is Charm / Play Rough, with 14.54 DPS and 206.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Granbull ranks #13 (A Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.
1.FairyCharmFairyPlay Rough12.4014.54206.4
2.DarkSnarlFairyPlay Rough12.3414.48205.4
3.DarkBiteFairyPlay Rough11.6613.68194.1
4.FairyCharmFightingClose Combat10.6312.48177.1
5.FairyCharmDarkCrunch10.2812.07171.2
6.DarkSnarlFightingClose Combat9.8211.53163.6
7.DarkSnarlDarkCrunch9.5711.23159.4
8.DarkBiteDarkCrunch9.5511.21159.1
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • FairyCharm20111.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Charm
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8

    Effects
    Charm has no special effects.
    See Charm details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • FairyPlay Rough90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy60

    Effects
    Play Rough has no special effects.
    See Play Rough details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Granbull's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Granbull's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Granbull has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Granbull CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Granbull reaches a maximum of 2,552 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,329–1,458 CP, rising to 1,661–1,823 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,039–1,094 CP.

Max CPMax CP2552 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1039 CP - 1094 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1385 CP - 1458 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1329 CP - 1458 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1661 CP - 1823 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Granbull Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
136 CP2113 CP3190 CP
4267 CP5344 CP6421 CP
7498 CP8575 CP9652 CP
10729 CP11802 CP12875 CP
13948 CP141021 CP151094 CP
161166 CP171239 CP181312 CP
191385 CP201458 CP211531 CP
221604 CP231677 CP241750 CP
251823 CP261896 CP271969 CP
282042 CP292115 CP302187 CP
312224 CP322260 CP332297 CP
342333 CP352370 CP362406 CP
372443 CP382479 CP392516 CP
402552 CP412584 CP422617 CP
432650 CP442683 CP452716 CP
462749 CP472783 CP482817 CP
492851 CP502885 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#210
Height1.4 m
Weight48.7 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate8%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SnubbullSnubbull
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
GranbullGranbull
  • Snubbull evolves into Granbull which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Granbull
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Granbull

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Granbull's Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Granbull.

Fairy Fairy

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Granbull Candy360 Shadow Granbull Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Granbull Candy12 Shadow Granbull Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Granbull Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Granbull Candy-

Shadow Granbull Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Granbull from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Granbull in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Granbull family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Granbull in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SnubbullSnubbull
GranbullGranbull
Shadow Snubbull (Shadow)Shadow Snubbull
Shadow Granbull (Shadow)Shadow Granbull

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Granbull

Shadow Granbull high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Granbull. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Granbull Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Granbull Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt is actually timid and easily spooked. If at­ tacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
SilverBecause its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its BITE is powerful.
CrystalIt can make most any POKéMON run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs.
Ruby, SapphireGRANBULL has a particularly well- developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the POKéMON to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
EmeraldIt has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The huge fangs are heavy, causing it to tilt its head. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite.
FireRedBecause its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its BITE is powerful.
LeafGreenIt is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
HeartGoldIt is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
SoulSilverBecause its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its bite is powerful.
XIt is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
YIt can make most any Pokémon run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs.
Omega RubyGranbull has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the Pokémon to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
Alpha SapphireGranbull has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the Pokémon to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
SunIts well-developed lower jaw and heavy fangs are its weapons. As long as it’s not provoked, it rarely bites.
MoonMore timid than Snubbull, this Pokémon is doted on by young people amused at the contrast between its looks and its attitude.
Ultra SunWhile it has powerful jaws, it doesn’t care for disputes, so it rarely has a chance to display their might.
Ultra MoonAlthough it’s popular with young people, Granbull is timid and sensitive, so it’s totally incompetent as a watchdog.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Granbull’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fairy-type Pokémon, Shadow Granbull is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Granbull in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Granbull in Pokémon GO are Charm and Play Rough. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.541 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 206.355.

How does Shadow Granbull perform in Raids?

Shadow Granbull's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Granbull rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

Shadow Granbull is a solid A-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #13. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Granbull?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Granbull: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

What is Shadow Granbull’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Granbull’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2552 CP and 2885 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Granbull be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Granbull can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Granbull Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Granbull cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.