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 EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
While it has powerful jaws, it doesn’t care for disputes, so it rarely has a chance to display their might.
Although it’s popular with young people, Granbull is timid and sensitive, so it’s totally incompetent as a watchdog.
Granbull Weakness
Type-wise, Granbull takes extra damage from Poison and Steel. Dragon 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) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x114-135%KO Iron Head 2x93-109%KO Flash Cannon 2x93-109%KO Metal Claw 2x58-69% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x102-120%KO Sludge Bomb 2x59-70% Flash Cannon 2x80-95% Metal Claw 2x57-67% | ||
 Crobat Poison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Crobat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x71-84% Cross Poison 2x57-67% Steel Wing 2x38-45% Venoshock 2x52-62% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x105-124%KO Mirror Shot 2x85-100%KO Magnet Bomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Empoleon builds →Flash Cannon 2x91-107%KO Steel Wing 2x55-65% Metal Claw 2x40-47% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Granbull for 72-84%.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x72-84% Superpower35-42% U Turn31-37% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Cobalion builds →Close Combat25-30% Stone Edge28-33% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Toxapex builds →Scald14-16% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Granbull View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball34-41% Focus Blast17-20% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 50 partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Notable egg moves include Close Combat, Crunch, Double-Edge and 12 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Granbull Best Moveset
Granbull doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Brave nature still pushes offense. Play Rough and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Granbull best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Granbull threatens 14 types beyond its own STAB, with Fire and Ice standing out. Pair that with Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Granbull in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Granbull appears at decent spawn rates across 6 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Granbull in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Snubbull is your first catch on the way to Granbull. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 41-61 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnubbullPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-557%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-557%Post
Step 2Granbull ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-44 Route20%LateAncient Poni PathUltra SunGrass Lv.41-44 Route20%LatePoni WildsUltra SunGrass Lv.41-4420%LatePoni WildsUltra MoonGrass Lv.41-4420%LatePoni GauntletUltra MoonGrass Lv.58-6120%PostPoni GauntletUltra SunGrass Lv.58-6120%Postor evolve from Snubbull (Step 1)
Granbull Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Don't let Granbull's 450 base stat total fool you. Intimidate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Play Rough with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Run Intimidate on Granbull. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Granbull also gets Quick Feet and Rattled, but they don't compare.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Granbull fills the wallbreaker 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Play Rough, Icepunch, Firepunch, and Wild Charge. Play Rough leads at 25% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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- 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