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Grubbin - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Grubbin, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Grubbin - Type and Abilities

Grubbin - Type

Grubbin
Larva Pokemon
Pokemon - Grubbin
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Bug Image -

Grubbin Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Grubbin Pokédex Entries

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Shield
Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.

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Grubbin Abilities

Name Description
Swarm Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

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Grubbin Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Bug Egg GroupBug

Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Atk+1

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Effort Values or EVs are hidden stats that Pokemon obtain upon defeating certain Pokemon. Each Pokemon yield different EVs for each stat, making it ideal to frequently fight one Pokemon to gain an advantage.

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Base Stats of Grubbin

HP
47
Atk
62
Def
45
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
45
Speed
46
Total Base Stats
300

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Evolution Chart of Grubbin

Evolution Line
Grubbin ImageGrubbin Lvl 20
→		 Charjabug ImageCharjabug Thunder Stone Image Thunder Stone
→		 Vikavolt ImageVikavolt

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Locations Where Grubbin Appears

Where to find Grubbin

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Slumbering Weald
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Rare
Route 1
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Uncommon
North Lake Miloch Thunderstorm Very Common
Rain Common
East Lake Axewell Rain Common
Watchtower Ruins Thunderstorm Common
Dappled Grove Thunderstorm Rain Common

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Slumbering Weald
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Uncommon
East Lake Axewell Rain Uncommon

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Rolling Fields Den (A) Yes
Rolling Fields Rare Den (A) Yes
South Lake Miloch Den (A) Yes
Stony Wilderness Den (C) Yes
Dusty Bowl Rare Den (I) Yes
North Lake Miloch Rare Den (D) Yes
North Lake Miloch Rare Den (C) Yes
Frostpoint Field Rare Den E Yes (Shield Only)
Giant's Bed Rare Den B Yes
Snowslide Slope Rare Den H Yes
Ballimere Lake Rare Den B Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den I Yes (Shield Only)

Learnset of Grubbin

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Mud-Slap Pokemon Ground Image 20 100 10
Base Vise Grip Pokemon Normal Image 55 100 30
5 String Shot Pokemon Bug Image - 95 40
10 Bug Bite Pokemon Bug Image 60 100 20
15 Bite Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
21 Spark Pokemon Electric Image 65 100 20
25 Sticky Web Pokemon Bug Image - - 20
30 X-Scissor Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 15
35 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
40 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM14 Thunder Wave Pokemon Electric Image - 90 20
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM16 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM53 Mud Shot Pokemon Ground Image 55 95 15
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM78 Acrobatics Pokemon Flying Image 55 100 15
TM80 Volt Switch Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
TM82 Electroweb Pokemon Electric Image 55 95 15

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR32 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR57 Poison Jab Pokemon Poison Image 80 100 20
TR60 X-Scissor Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 15
TR86 Wild Charge Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Rising Voltage Pokemon Electric Image 70 100 20
Skitter Smack Pokemon Bug Image 70 90 10

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Harden Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
Discharge Pokemon Electric Image 80 100 15

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OranguruOranguru PassimianPassimian DrampaDrampa
TurtonatorTurtonator TogedemaruTogedemaru DhelmiseDhelmise
Type: NullType: Null SilvallySilvally Jangmo-oJangmo-o
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LurantisLurantis ComfeyComfey SandygastSandygast
PalossandPalossand RockruffRockruff Lycanroc (Midnight Form)Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
Lycanroc (Midday Form)Lycanroc (Midday Form) Lycanroc (Dusk Form)Lycanroc (Dusk Form) Alolan SandshrewAlolan Sandshrew
Alolan SandslashAlolan Sandslash Alolan MarowakAlolan Marowak Alolan ExeggutorAlolan Exeggutor
RowletRowlet DartrixDartrix DecidueyeDecidueye
LittenLitten TorracatTorracat IncineroarIncineroar
PopplioPopplio BrionneBrionne PrimarinaPrimarina
Tapu KokoTapu Koko Tapu LeleTapu Lele Tapu BuluTapu Bulu
Tapu FiniTapu Fini CosmogCosmog CosmoemCosmoem
SolgaleoSolgaleo LunalaLunala NihilegoNihilego
BuzzwoleBuzzwole PheromosaPheromosa XurkitreeXurkitree
CelesteelaCelesteela KartanaKartana GuzzlordGuzzlord
NecrozmaNecrozma Necrozma (Dusk Mane)Necrozma (Dusk Mane) Necrozma (Dawn Wings)Necrozma (Dawn Wings)
MagearnaMagearna MarshadowMarshadow PoipolePoipole
NaganadelNaganadel StakatakaStakataka BlacephalonBlacephalon
ZeraoraZeraora MeltanMeltan MelmetalMelmetal
Gigantamax MelmetalGigantamax Melmetal

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