Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Grubbin flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Attack EV.
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Grubbin Weakness
Grubbin is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Rock is super effective against GrubbinView Rhyperior → | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Fire is super effective against GrubbinView Arcanine → | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against GrubbinView Braviary → | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Fire is super effective against GrubbinView Delphox → | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Flying is super effective against GrubbinView Staraptor → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Rhyperior can KO Grubbin with Stone Edge (337-397%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (310-365%). Braviary deals 65-77% with U-turn.
Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake84-99% Stone Edge 2x337-397%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed69-81% Flare Blitz 2x310-365%KO | ||
Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Braviary builds →U Turn65-77% Close Combat56-66% | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x146-172%KO Psyshock65-77% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grubbin View Staraptor builds →Close Combat82-97% U Turn96-113%KO Double Edge247-290%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Three stages ahead. Grubbin grows into Charjabug, then pushes on to Vikavolt. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Grubbin easily with 50 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Discharge, Harden to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Grubbin Best Moveset
The moveset leans on Electric and Dark coverage to catch would-be counters. Chartiberry means extra utility for Grubbin, and spread EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Swarm fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Grubbin best EVs are Sp. Def and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Electroweb
- Lunge
- Crunch
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Grubbin learns X-Scissor and Lunge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ground and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Grubbin in Scarlet & Violet
Grubbin Guide
Grubbin evolves into Charjabug at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For Scarlet & Violet, you can run Grubbin through the first few routes without issues. 300 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Charjabug as fast as you can.
Grubbin is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 3 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Grubbin joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 4 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 7SMDebut
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