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Snubbull

Fairy Pokémon

Snubbull official artwork
Official art

Snubbull is a Fairy-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Poison and Steel, with a base stat total of 300. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fairy
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
7.8 kg 17.2 lbs
Base stat total
300 Higher than 14% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
In contrast to its appearance, it’s quite timid. When playing with other puppy Pokémon, it sometimes gets bullied.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk8090–145148–284
Def5063–11294–218
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe3045–9058–174
Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP60Atk80Def50Spe30SpD40SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
PoisonSteel

Resists

½×
BugDarkFighting

Immune to

0×
Dragon
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Snubbull outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Snubbull against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Snubbull · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Snubbull · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Snubbull · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

2.7% of teams · rank #32 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Adamant
EVs
36 HP / 116 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Play Rough
  2. Thunder Wave
  3. Psychic Fangs
  4. Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games1.9%
  • 1500 weighting2.1%
  • 1630 weighting2.7%
  • 1760 weighting6.0%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 36 HP / 116 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe82.4%
  • Adamant 116 HP / 36 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe6.5%
  • Adamant 196 HP / 116 Atk / 196 Def2.5%
  • Adamant 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD2.4%
  • Adamant 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 SpD / 196 Spe1.4%

Tera types

  • Steel85.9%
  • Fairy10.6%
  • Ground1.7%
  • Poison1.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0209SnubbullFairy
    1. Level 23
      #0210GranbullFairy

Moves

Level up 16

1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
1Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
7Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
13Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30
19Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
25RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
31Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
37Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
43PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
49Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM / HM / TR 64

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggMimicThe last move the target used replaces this one.NormalStatus——10
EggPresent40, 80, 120 power, or heals target 1/4 max HP.NormalPhys—90%15
EggRetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
EggSnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

Biology

Snubbull is a bulldog-like Pokémon with a pink and blue coat, quivering jowls, beady eyes and an underbite. Despite its appearance, Snubbull is known for being playful and kind, as well as being a popular Pokémon among women in the Pokémon world. Granbull is the evolution of Snubbull.

Design & origin

Alongside bulldogs, Snubbull is also based on cù-sìth, a mythological creature that translates into English as "fairy dog". Its name is partially derived from "bulldog", combined with the word "snub".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Fairy Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Pink
Urban
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#123Updated Johto#125Coastal Kalos#071Original Alola#258Original Poni#073Updated Alola#339Updated Poni#086Blueberry#151

  1. In contrast to its appearance, it’s quite timid. When playing with other puppy Pokémon, it sometimes gets bullied.

    Ultra Moon

  2. It grows close to others easily and is also easily spoiled. The disparity between its face and its actions makes many young people wild about it.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Its growls make its opponents uneasy. This laid-back Pokémon tends to sleep half the day.

    Moon

  4. Despite its intimidating face, it’s quite cowardly. Its desperate attempts to appear threatening make it popular with people.

    Sun

  5. Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  6. By baring its fangs and making a scary face, it sends smaller Pokémon scurrying in terror. The SNUBBULL does seem a little sad at making its foes flee.

    Emerald

  7. By baring its fangs and making a scary face, SNUBBULL sends smaller Pokémon scurrying away in terror. However, this Pokémon seems a little sad at making its foes flee.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  8. In truth, it is a cowardly Pokémon. It growls eagerly in order to hide its fear from its opponent.

    Crystal

  9. It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X

  10. Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English
Snubbull
Japanese
ブルー
Japanese (romaji)
Bulu
Korean
블루
Chinese (Traditional)
布魯
Chinese (Simplified)
布鲁
French
Snubbull
German
Snubbull
Spanish
Snubbull
Italian
Snubbull

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

1 Atk
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
60
Fast

Breeding

FieldFairy
♂ 25%♀ 75%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 19–21
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Fairy)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 19–21
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
HeartGold 1 area
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
Emerald 1 area
  • Safari Zone (expansion south)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Crystal 6 areas
  • Road 34Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 35Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
Silver 1 area
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16
Gold 1 area
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–16

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.