Grubbin

Table of Contents

Grubbin is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug-type Pokémon, Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

Grubbin's maximum Combat Power stat is 1112 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / X-Scissor. Grubbin encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Grubbin is available! ✨

Grubbin Stats and Max CP

115 ATK
85 DEF
132 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1112 CP
Lvl 40
984 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
703 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
562 CP
Lvl 15 Research
421 CP

Grubbin's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Grubbin Type Chart

Grubbin takes increased damage from:Grubbin takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Grubbin takes reduced damage from:Grubbin takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bug Bite + X-Scissor

Grubbin's best moveset is Bug Bite and X-Scissor, with 5.67 DPS (damage per second) and 38.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 5.6738.84.15
      2.BugBug Bite DarkCrunch 5.0034.23.66
      3.ElectricSpark BugX-Scissor 4.7632.53.48
      4.BugBug Bite NormalVise Grip 4.6231.63.39
      5.ElectricSpark DarkCrunch 4.1928.73.07
      6.ElectricSpark NormalVise Grip 3.7525.72.75

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Bug Bite has no special effects.
        See Bug Bite details page ↗
      • ElectricSparkDamage4Energy6Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Spark
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • GrassGrass
          • ElectricElectric
          • DragonDragon
        • 39.1%
          • GroundGround
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage4
        Energy6
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy7

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

      Charged Attacks

      • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        X-Scissor has no special effects.
        See X-Scissor details page ↗
      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        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 ↗
      • NormalVise GripDamage35Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Vise Grip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage35
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy40

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

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

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

      Grubbin in the meta

      Grubbin in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Grubbin is a pure Bug-type Pokémon with decent Attack and HP stats, but unfortunately has a very low Defense 🫣. If that wasn’t already concerning, Bug-type damage is generally underwhelming in Pokémon GO, leaving this little grub as little more than a Dex filler.

      ⚔️ Raids – This Bug-type contributes very little to damage output. Avoid using it in Raids.

      🛡️ Gyms – It’s a poor Gym defender due to its low Defense.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little CupX-Scissor and Crunch are both cheap moves that combine well with Spark, allowing Grubbin to challenge a variety of types 📃. Its relatively high offensive power helps it take down some unlikely opponents like Vigoroth, Umbreon, and Toxicroak. However, its lack of tankiness is a major drawback that prevents it from truly shining 🫤.

      🔵 Great League – Don’t even try.

      🟡 Ultra LeagueGrubbin isn’t grubbing any victories here 🐛.

      🟣 Master League – Impossible 😂.

      Pokédex information

      Alola
      Pokédex Number#736
      Height0.4 m
      Weight4.4 kg
      RegionGeneration 7
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Grubbin family

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

      Grubbin Pokémon GOGrubbin
      Charjabug Pokémon GOCharjabug
      Vikavolt Pokémon GOVikavolt
      Shadow Grubbin Pokémon GOShadow Grubbin
      Shadow Charjabug Pokémon GOShadow Charjabug
      Shadow Vikavolt Pokémon GOShadow Vikavolt
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Grubbin scaled to 0.3652941176470588x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Grubbin scaled to 0.36764705882352944x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Grubbin scaled to 0.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGrubbin scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Grubbin scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.7 m

      Grubbin's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.7 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Grubbin in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.196 m0.2 m
      0′08″0′08″
      XS0.2 m0.4 m
      0′08″1′04″
      M0.3 m0.5 m
      0′12″1′08″
      XL0.5 m0.6 m
      1′08″1′12″
      XXL0.6 m0.7 m
      1′12″2′04″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance0.5
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Grubbin CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Grubbin's has 1112 max CP (at Level 50). A Grubbin obtained from Raids can be encountered from 518 CP to 562 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 647 CP to 703 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Grubbin can be found in the 388 CP to 421 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1112 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch388 CP - 421 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs518 CP - 562 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids518 CP - 562 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      647 CP - 703 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      113 CP243 CP373 CP
      4103 CP5132 CP6162 CP
      7192 CP8221 CP9251 CP
      10281 CP11309 CP12337 CP
      13365 CP14393 CP15421 CP
      16450 CP17478 CP18506 CP
      19534 CP20562 CP21590 CP
      22618 CP23646 CP24675 CP
      25703 CP26731 CP27759 CP
      28787 CP29815 CP30843 CP
      31857 CP32871 CP33886 CP
      34900 CP35914 CP36928 CP
      37942 CP38956 CP39970 CP
      40984 CP41996 CP421009 CP
      431022 CP441034 CP451047 CP
      461060 CP471073 CP481086 CP
      491099 CP501112 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Grubbin

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Grubbin's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Grubbin.

      Bug Bug

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Grubbin Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Grubbin Candy296 Grubbin Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Grubbin Candy10 Grubbin Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Grubbin Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Grubbin Candy-

      Grubbin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Grubbin from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Grubbin in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Grubbin Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Grubbin Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Grubbin Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Grubbin Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Grubbin Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Grubbin Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Grubbin Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Grubbin Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Grubbin Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Grubbin Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Grubbin Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Grubbin Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Grubbin Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Grubbin Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Grubbin Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Grubbin Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Grubbin Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Grubbin Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Grubbin Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Grubbin Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Grubbin Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Grubbin Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Grubbin Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Grubbin Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Grubbin Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Grubbin Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Grubbin Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Grubbin Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Grubbin Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Grubbin Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Grubbin Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Grubbin Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Grubbin Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Grubbin Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Grubbin Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Grubbin Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Grubbin Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Grubbin Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Grubbin Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Grubbin Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Grubbin Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Grubbin Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Grubbin Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Grubbin Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Grubbin Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Grubbin Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Grubbin Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Grubbin Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Grubbin Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Grubbin Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Grubbin Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Grubbin Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Grubbin Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Grubbin Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Grubbin Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Grubbin Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Grubbin Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Grubbin Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Grubbin Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Grubbin Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Grubbin Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Grubbin Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Grubbin Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Grubbin Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Grubbin Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Grubbin Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Grubbin Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Grubbin Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Grubbin Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Grubbin Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Grubbin Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Grubbin Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Grubbin Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Grubbin Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Grubbin Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Grubbin Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Grubbin Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Grubbin Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Grubbin Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Grubbin Candy XL280,000304 Grubbin Candy10 Grubbin Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Grubbin Candy XL290,000304 Grubbin Candy20 Grubbin Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Grubbin Candy XL301,000304 Grubbin Candy30 Grubbin Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Grubbin Candy XL312,000304 Grubbin Candy40 Grubbin Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Grubbin Candy XL323,000304 Grubbin Candy52 Grubbin Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Grubbin Candy XL334,000304 Grubbin Candy64 Grubbin Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Grubbin Candy XL346,000304 Grubbin Candy76 Grubbin Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Grubbin Candy XL358,000304 Grubbin Candy88 Grubbin Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Grubbin Candy XL370,000304 Grubbin Candy103 Grubbin Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Grubbin Candy XL382,000304 Grubbin Candy118 Grubbin Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Grubbin Candy XL395,000304 Grubbin Candy133 Grubbin Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Grubbin Candy XL408,000304 Grubbin Candy148 Grubbin Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Grubbin Candy XL421,000304 Grubbin Candy165 Grubbin Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Grubbin Candy XL434,000304 Grubbin Candy182 Grubbin Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Grubbin Candy XL448,000304 Grubbin Candy199 Grubbin Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Grubbin Candy XL462,000304 Grubbin Candy216 Grubbin Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Grubbin Candy XL476,000304 Grubbin Candy236 Grubbin Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Grubbin Candy XL490,000304 Grubbin Candy256 Grubbin Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Grubbin Candy XL505,000304 Grubbin Candy276 Grubbin Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Grubbin Candy XL520,000304 Grubbin Candy296 Grubbin Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Grubbin

      Grubbin high resolution sprites

      Grubbin Pokédex entries

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Grubbin’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Bug-type Pokémon, Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Grubbin in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Grubbin in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.668 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 38.774.

      How does Grubbin perform in Raids?

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

      How does Grubbin rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Grubbin's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Grubbin?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Grubbin: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

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

      Grubbin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 984 CP and 1112 CP at Level 50.

      Can Grubbin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Grubbin can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Grubbin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Grubbin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.