Grubbin
Bug-type, Generation 7. Evolves into Charjabug for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Grubbin takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 332
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 562 CP
Grubbin moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Grubbin raid guide
Best counters against Grubbin
How to get Grubbin
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Grubbin knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 850 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 921 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 660 | 717 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 401 | 435 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 531 | 576 |
Is Grubbin good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Grubbin has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (85 Defense / 132 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Grubbin deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 43 |
| Lv 3 | 73 |
| Lv 4 | 103 |
| Lv 5 | 132 |
| Lv 6 | 162 |
| Lv 7 | 192 |
| Lv 8 | 221 |
| Lv 9 | 251 |
| Lv 10 | 281 |
| Lv 11 | 309 |
| Lv 12 | 337 |
| Lv 13 | 365 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 393 |
| Lv 15 | 421 |
| Lv 16 | 450 |
| Lv 17 | 478 |
| Lv 18 | 506 |
| Lv 19 | 534 |
| Lv 20 | 562 |
| Lv 21 | 590 |
| Lv 22 | 618 |
| Lv 23 | 646 |
| Lv 24 | 675 |
| Lv 25 | 703 |
| Lv 26 | 731 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 759 |
| Lv 28 | 787 |
| Lv 29 | 815 |
| Lv 30 | 843 |
| Lv 31 | 857 |
| Lv 32 | 871 |
| Lv 33 | 886 |
| Lv 34 | 900 |
| Lv 35 | 914 |
| Lv 36 | 928 |
| Lv 37 | 942 |
| Lv 38 | 956 |
| Lv 39 | 970 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 984 |
| Lv 41 | 996 |
| Lv 42 | 1,009 |
| Lv 43 | 1,022 |
| Lv 44 | 1,034 |
| Lv 45 | 1,047 |
| Lv 46 | 1,060 |
| Lv 47 | 1,073 |
| Lv 48 | 1,086 |
| Lv 49 | 1,099 |
| Lv 50 | 1,112 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0736
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 4.40 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0736_POKEMON_GRUBBIN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Grubbin in Pokemon GO?
Grubbin's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Grubbin's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Grubbin takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Grubbin's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Grubbin reaches 1,112 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 984 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Grubbin?
A perfect 15/15/15 Grubbin shows 562 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 703 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Grubbin better than regular Grubbin?
Shadow Grubbin deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Grubbin in Pokemon GO?
Grubbin spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Grubbin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Grubbin depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.