Where can I find Grubbin in SoulGold?

Grubbin can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Grubbin?

Grubbin is a bug-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Grubbin learn in SoulGold?

Grubbin can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Grubbinin Pokémon SoulGold

bug

Pokédex Entry

Larva Pokémon

They often gather near places frequented by electric Pokémon in order to avoid being attacked by bird Pokémon, though it normally lives underground.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Bug

Dex

#736

Abilities

Swarm

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Grubbin

Base form

→

Charjabug

Level up Grubbin to Lv. 20

→

Vikavolt

• Level up Charjabug at Railwaycave

• Use Thunder Stone on Charjabug

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How to Obtain

Grubbin appears in Ilex Forest (very rare). Wild ones range from level 12 to 16.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	55	100	30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
5	String ShotLevel: 5String Shot	bug	0	95	40
5	String ShotLevel: 5String Shot	Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed.
10	Bug BiteLevel: 10Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
10	Bug BiteLevel: 10Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
15	BiteLevel: 15Bite	dark	60	100	25
15	BiteLevel: 15Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
21	SparkLevel: 21Spark	electric	65	100	20
21	SparkLevel: 21Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
25	Sticky WebLevel: 25Sticky Web	bug	0	0	20
25	Sticky WebLevel: 25Sticky Web	Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in.
30	X ScissorLevel: 30X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
30	X ScissorLevel: 30X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
35	CrunchLevel: 35Crunch	dark	80	100	15
35	CrunchLevel: 35Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
40	DigLevel: 40Dig	ground	100	100	10
40	DigLevel: 40Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HardenHarden	normal	0	0	30
HardenHarden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
ElectrowebElectroweb	electric	55	95	15
ElectrowebElectroweb	Snares the foes with an electric net. Lowers Speed.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.