Stats & Training
Sobble's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def and Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.
When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged.
Sobble Weakness
Sobble is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
In Sword & Shield, Zarude can KO Sobble with Close Combat (104-123%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (207-244%). Jolteon's Thunder also KOs at 404-476%.
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sobble View Zarude builds →U Turn61-72% Close Combat104-123%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sobble View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x162-190%KO Electroweb 2x128-151%KO Thunderbolt 2x207-244%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sobble View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x404-476%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sobble View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb148-174%KO Giga Drain 2x247-291%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Sobble is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Drizzile first, then eventually reaches Inteleon. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sobble easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Aqua Ring, Double Team and 4 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Sobble Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Sobble. Aqua Jet and Aqua Ring come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Muddy Water and Surf and Normal and Dark coverage and more.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Sobble in Sword & Shield
Sobble is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Sobble Guide
Sobble evolves into Drizzile at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Sword & Shield, Sobble does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Drizzile before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Sobble is catchable in Sword & Shield. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Sobble has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
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