Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Snubbull's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
By baring its fangs and making a scary face, it sends smaller POKéMON scurrying in terror. The SNUBBULL does seem a little sad at making its foes flee.
Snubbull Weakness
Fighting moves hit Snubbull for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Snubbull's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| 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
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x260-307%KO Brick Break 2x132-156%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x253-298%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO Vital Throw 2x119-140%KO Rock Smash 2x70-82% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x253-298%KO Sky Uppercut 2x143-169%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO Rock Smash 2x70-82% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x270-318%KO Dynamic Punch 2x181-213%KO Sky Uppercut 2x155-182%KO Brick Break 2x136-160%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x217-256%KO Cross Chop 2x145-171%KO Dynamic Punch 2x145-171%KO Submission 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x70-84% Arm Thrust 2x21-26% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x69-81% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x177-209%KO Revenge 2x74-88% Karate Chop 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x49-59% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x143-168%KO Vital Throw 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x40-48% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x178-210%KO Vital Throw 2x84-100%KO Revenge 2x72-86% Karate Chop 2x61-72% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x143-169%KO Vital Throw 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x40-48% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x179-212%KO Vital Throw 2x86-101%KO Revenge 2x74-88% Karate Chop 2x63-75% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x143-170%KO Vital Throw 2x68-82% Rock Smash 2x41-49% Arm Thrust 2x18-23% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x259-305%KO Brick Break 2x132-155%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x180-213%KO Cross Chop 2x123-145%KO Submission 2x97-115%KO Vital Throw 2x85-101%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x145-172%KO Vital Throw 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x41-49% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x259-305%KO Brick Break 2x132-155%KO Rock Smash 2x72-85% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x180-213%KO Cross Chop 2x123-145%KO Submission 2x97-115%KO Brick Break 2x93-109%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x145-172%KO Brick Break 2x74-87% Vital Throw 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Snubbull with Megahorn (127-149%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snubbull View Heracross builds →Megahorn127-149%KO Rock Slide53-62% | ||
Emerald Evolution
Snubbull is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Granbull. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Snubbull. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Snubbull easily with 27 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Crunch, Feint Attack, Heal Bell and 5 more to offspring.
Emerald Snubbull Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Snubbull can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Ghost. The offense anchors on Double-Edge and Mega Kick while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Snubbull Locations
Finding Snubbull at moderate rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Snubbull in Emerald
Snubbull Guide
Get Snubbull to Granbull at level 23. At 300 BST, Snubbull is just the starting point.
Level 23 gets you Granbull. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Emerald, For a casual playthrough, Snubbull works as a placeholder. normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Granbull. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Snubbull in Emerald. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Snubbull appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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