Type matchups
Damage Grubbin takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Grubbin has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 47
- Attack
- 62
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 46
- Total
- 300
Grubbin has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its Attack (62) and Sp. Atk (55) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 46 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 47 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Grubbin's only ability is Swarm.
How to beat Grubbin
Grubbin takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Grubbin is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Grubbin → Charjabug → Vikavolt) and evolves into Charjabug.
Best counters to Grubbin
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Grubbin weak to?
As a Bug type, Grubbin takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Grubbin resistant to?
Grubbin resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Grubbin?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Grubbin with super-effective attacks.