Stats & Training
Granbull's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack stat exp, on a fast 800K XP curve.
It can make most any POKéMON run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs.
Granbull Weakness
Type-wise, Granbull takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Granbull can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x85-100%KO Submission 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-156%KO Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Dynamic Punch 2x102-120%KO Rolling Kick 2x62-73% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x88-104%KO Dynamic Punch 2x88-104%KO Vital Throw 2x62-73% Karate Chop 2x44-53% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Crystal, Machamp's Earthquake hits Granbull for 36-42%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Machamp builds →Rock Slide27-32% Earthquake36-42% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Granbull is the evolved form of Snubbull. Breeding produces Snubbull eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Snubbull gave Granbull the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 450 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Granbull to get Snubbull eggs easily using 16 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Feint Attack, Heal Bell and 5 more.
Crystal Granbull Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Curse
- Return
- Rest
- Charm
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Crunch and Feint Attack aren't available any other way for Granbull, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hyper Beam and Take Down for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Granbull in Crystal
Finding Granbull at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Granbull in Crystal
Snubbull is your first catch on the way to Granbull. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-18 across 7 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnubbullRoute 34Grass Lv.10 Route30%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 35Grass Lv.12 Route30%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 6Grass Lv.13 Route30%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 8Grass Lv.17 Route30%MidMorning/dayRoute 7Grass Lv.18 Route20%MidMorning/day
Step 2Granbull ✓Route 6Grass Lv.15 Route5%EarlyMorning/dayRoute 5Grass Lv.13 Route1%EarlyMorning/dayor evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Granbull Guide
In Crystal, Granbull has a 450 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Crystal's meta. It works best as a support. Curse with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Crystal, Granbull's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Crystal, Granbull fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Crystal, the best way to handle Granbull: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
In Crystal, Granbull plays as a support. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Set up with Curse when you get a free turn.
Game Availability
Granbull first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves