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Sobble in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #7 • Water Lizard Pokémon

Sobble in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won’t be able to resist weeping.

Shield

When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Water Lizard Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0816

Pokédex

Galar #7

Sobble in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

40

76

196

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

70

130

262

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

70

130

262

Total

310

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 Sobble, 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 #7
EV yield
1 SpD, 1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
62

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

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

Postwick

Gift

Gift5-

Choose Sobble as your starter; one of three choices

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Postwick

Gift

Gift5-

Choose Sobble as your starter; one of three choices

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

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
6Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
8Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520
12Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
17Tearful Look

The user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20
20Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark701005
24U-turn

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

Bug7010020
28Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water8510010
32Soak

The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

Water-10020
36Rain 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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM17Light Screen

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

Psychic--30
TM18Reflect

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

Psychic--20
TM19Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
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
TM36Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515
TM39Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM45Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010
TM46Weather Ball

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
TM52Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
TM53Mud Shot

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

Ground559515
TM56U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM76Round

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

Normal6010015
TR04Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
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
TR29Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Normal--40
TR45Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
TR85Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TR98Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water8510010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Water Pledge

A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.

Water8010010

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

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Water4010020
Aqua Ring

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Water--20
Double Team

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

Normal--15
Fell Stinger

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.

Bug5010025
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
Ice Shard

The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Ice4010030
Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

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

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

Sniper(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.

Boosts critical-hit damage from 1.5× to 2.25×.

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