Type matchups
Damage Bramblin takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Ghost type, Bramblin has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Grass/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 275
Bramblin has a base stat total of 275, higher than 8% of Pokémon. With Attack (65) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 30 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Bramblin can have the abilities Wind Rider and Infiltrator.
How to beat Bramblin
Bramblin takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Grass and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Bramblin is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Bramblin → Brambleghast) and evolves into Brambleghast.
Best counters to Bramblin
Other Grass/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Bramblin weak to?
As a Grass/Ghost type, Bramblin takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Bramblin resistant to?
Bramblin resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Bramblin?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Bramblin with super-effective attacks.