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Grubbin in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #16 • Larva Pokémon

Grubbin in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.

Shield

It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Larva Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0736

Pokédex

Galar #16

Grubbin in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

47

204

298

Attack

62

116

245

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

46

87

210

Total

300

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Grubbin, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #16
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
60

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass2-510%

-

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1535%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1535%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1515%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6015%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass8-1230%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass14-1630%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass14-1640%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Slumbering Weald

Main Area

Overworld2-310%

-

Slumbering Weald

Main Area

Random in Grass2-35%

-

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1430%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Route 1

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-5-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 24.54% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Slumbering Weald

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-3-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 27.19% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass2-510%

-

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1535%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1535%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Overworld10-1515%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6015%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass8-1230%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

East Lake Axewell

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass14-1630%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass14-1640%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Slumbering Weald

Main Area

Overworld2-310%

-

Slumbering Weald

Main Area

Random in Grass2-35%

-

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass11-1430%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Rolling Fields

Max Raid Battles — pool 4 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 4, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Route 1

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-5-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 24.54% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Slumbering Weald

Curry visitors

After Making Curry2-3-

Make curry while camping on an eligible mainland route or cave; the party average sociability must be at least 200; carry a Poké Ball, Great Ball or Ultra Ball; sociability is distinct from friendship, 27.19% of the visitor species pool, conditional on attracting a curry visitor; not the chance that a visitor appears

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartVise Grip

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

Normal5510030
StartMud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
5String Shot

Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540
10Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
15Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
21Spark

The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric6510020
25Sticky Web

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

Bug--20
30X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
35Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
40Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM14Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-9020
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM16Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
TM17Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM53Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM78Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM80Volt Switch

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Electric7010020
TM82Electroweb

The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.

Electric559515
TR08Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR32Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
TR57Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TR60X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TR86Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Rising Voltage

The user attacks with electric voltage rising from the ground. This move’s power doubles when the target is on Electric Terrain.

Electric7010020
Skitter Smack

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Bug709010

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Discharge

The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.

Electric8010015
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Normal--30

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Charge Beam

The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric509010
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric--10
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric60-20
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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