granbull
Generation II · #0210 — Fairy Pokémon
Granbull, known as the Fairy Pokémon, is a Generation II Fairy-type that has captured the hearts of trainers since its introduction in the Johto region. Classified as National Pokédex #210, Granbull evolves from Snubbull when it reaches level 23, completing a transformation that emphasizes its already impressive physical prowess. Before Generation VI's type reclassification, Granbull was considered a Normal-type Pokémon, but its Fairy typing better reflects its whimsical nature and magical origins. With a base stat total of 450, Granbull specializes in raw attacking power with an exceptional Attack stat of 120, making it a formidable physical sweeper in competitive play despite its relatively low Speed stat of 45.
Base Stats
Height
1.4m
Weight
48.7kg
Category
Fairy Pokémon
Gender
Male 25% / Female 75%
Color
purple
Shape
upright
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Increases Speed to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Granbull Biology & Physical Characteristics
Granbull is a stout, purplish-pink bipedal Pokémon with a distinctly bulldog-like appearance that belies its gentle personality. The most striking feature is its prominently developed lower jaw, equipped with two long, heavy fang-like growths, while its upper jaw bears two smaller fangs. The sheer mass of these jaws forces Granbull to keep its head tilted downward constantly to maintain balance, a physical characteristic mentioned in multiple Pokédex entries that emphasizes the weight of its weaponry. Framing its head are flat, curved ears, and a small black nose, while a distinctive black collar adorns its neck with two white markings. Black band markings encircle its wrists, and a short tail completes its sturdy frame. Despite its fearsome appearance, Granbull's physiology conceals a surprisingly sensitive and timid creature—the contradiction between its intimidating exterior and gentle interior is central to understanding this Pokémon's nature.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Granbull Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Granbull exhibits a notably skewed gender ratio, with approximately 75 percent of the species being female and only 25 percent male, a distribution that places it among Pokémon with the most significant gender imbalances. This female-dominated ratio contributes to Granbull's cultural association with femininity and elegance despite its intimidating appearance, and it may explain some of Granbull's popularity with young trainers who appreciate its unconventional combination of fierce looks and gentle demeanor. The species belongs to both the Ground and Fairy egg groups, allowing for diverse breeding possibilities with a wide range of compatible Pokémon. With a base happiness value of 70 and a fast growth rate, Granbull breeds readily and develops quickly from egg to maturity. The egg cycle requires 20 hatching cycles, equivalent to 4,884–5,140 steps, making Granbull relatively efficient to breed for competitive training purposes. Trainers seeking to develop Granbull offspring should note the high capture rate of 75, making wild Snubbull relatively straightforward to obtain, though breeding offers superior control over nature and individual values.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
tm04
sword shield
tm05
red blue
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
+897 more TMs/HMs
Granbull Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Granbull's evolution from Snubbull represents a natural progression in the creature's development rather than a dramatic transformation. At level 23, Snubbull evolves into Granbull, gaining enhanced physical statistics that solidify its role as a powerful attacker. The evolution refines Snubbull's already prominent features, strengthening its jaw structure and increasing its Attack stat from 80 to 120—a substantial boost that makes Granbull a significantly more dangerous combatant. While Granbull does not possess a Mega Evolution form in the games, the solid base stats and enhanced ability pool provide sufficient competitive viability. The evolution process represents maturation and confidence, yet paradoxically, Granbull becomes even more timid than its pre-evolution, suggesting that increased physical power conversely diminishes its willingness to engage in conflict. Trainers who successfully evolve Snubbull into Granbull should expect a powerful but cautious ally that requires careful management in battle situations.
Where to Find
kanto route 6
kanto
+1 more
poni grove
alola
ancient poni path
alola
+1 more
poni wilds
alola
+1 more
poni gauntlet
alola
+1 more
Granbull Behaviour and Natural Habitat
One of the most intriguing aspects of Granbull's character is the stark contrast between its menacing appearance and its fundamentally timid personality. According to Pokédex entries from multiple generations, Granbull is easily spooked and rarely engages in unprovoked aggression, preferring to avoid conflict altogether. When attacked, rather than responding with calculated bites, it flails about defensively to ward off its attacker—a reaction born from fear rather than malice. Its powerful bite is only unleashed when Granbull becomes sufficiently startled or enraged, and even then, it shows restraint unless circumstances demand otherwise. Granbull wanders urban areas and has become popular with young trainers, though its fearful disposition makes it an unreliable guard dog despite its imposing physical presence. The species demonstrates a curious behavioral paradox that trainers find endearing: it possesses the physical capabilities of a formidable fighter but the emotional temperament of a nervous companion.
Pokedex Entries
It is actually timid and easily spooked. If at tacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its BITE is powerful.
It can make most any POKéMON run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs.
GRANBULL has a particularly well- developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the POKéMON to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
It has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The huge fangs are heavy, causing it to tilt its head. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite.
Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its BITE is powerful.
It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its bite is powerful.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs.
It can make most any Pokémon run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs.
Granbull has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the Pokémon to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
Granbull has a particularly well-developed lower jaw. The enormous fangs are heavy, causing the Pokémon to tip its head back for balance. Unless it is startled, it will not try to bite indiscriminately.
Its well-developed lower jaw and heavy fangs are its weapons. As long as it’s not provoked, it rarely bites.
While it has powerful jaws, it doesn’t care for disputes, so it rarely has a chance to display their might.
More timid than Snubbull, this Pokémon is doted on by young people amused at the contrast between its looks and its attitude.
Although it’s popular with young people, Granbull is timid and sensitive, so it’s totally incompetent as a watchdog.
Granbull Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Granbull derives from a combination of "Grand" and "Bull," reflecting both its impressive stature and bulldog-like design. In Japanese, it is called Granbulu (グランブル), following the same etymological pattern. The Pokémon's visual design draws heavily from British and English bulldog breeds, particularly in its stocky build, prominent underbite, and wrinkled facial features translated into a more stylized Pokémon form. The choice of purple-pink coloration provides a fairy-type aesthetic that modernizes the bulldog archetype with a whimsical touch, while its exaggerated features—the oversized fangs and heavy jaw—emphasize its role as a Fairy-type while maintaining the aggressive silhouette of a guard dog. The design brilliantly captures a duality: the fanciful coloration and Fairy typing suggest playfulness and magic, while the muscular build and intimidating fangs suggest physical threat. This contradiction is intentional and central to Granbull's character, as its appearance is deliberately designed to mislead observers about its actual temperament.
Learnable Moves
Granbull can learn 100 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| lick | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| present | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Granbull Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Granbull serves as a dedicated physical attacker with an impressive Attack stat of 120 and respectable HP of 90 that allows it to absorb moderate hits before fainting. Its most valuable ability is Intimidate, which lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage upon entry, providing immediate strategic advantage in physical-focused metagames by diminishing threats from opposing attackers. Quick Feet, its second ability, allows Granbull to function effectively even when afflicted with status conditions like paralysis, effectively multiplying its Speed to 1.5× and compensating for its naturally sluggish base Speed of 45. The hidden ability Rattled offers a Speed boost when struck by Dark, Ghost, or Bug-type moves, creating opportunities for Granbull to function as a late-game sweeper if properly positioned. Granbull's movepool includes powerful physical attacks like Close Combat, Play Rough, and Crunch, along with useful utility moves such as Earthquake and Snarl. However, its mediocre defensive stats of 75 Defense and 60 Special Defense, combined with its poor Speed, limit its longevity in many competitive formats, requiring careful team composition and strategic play to maximize effectiveness.
Commonly Asked Questions About Granbull
What type is Granbull?
Granbull is a fairy type Pokemon.
What does Granbull evolve from?
Granbull evolved from snubbull.
What are Granbull's weaknesses?
Granbull is weak to poison and steel type moves.
Where can I find Granbull?
Granbull can be found in kanto route 6 (kanto), poni grove (alola) and ancient poni path (alola) and 2 other locations.
Granbull Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Granbull has maintained consistent appeal throughout the Pokémon franchise as a fan-favorite Pokémon, particularly among trainers who appreciate its distinctive personality and visual design. The species gained notable anime exposure through Madame Muchmoney's Granbull, featured in the early Johto League episodes, which helped establish the species in popular culture despite not achieving the mainstream recognition of iconic Pokémon like Charizard or Blastoise. Its popularity with younger trainers within the Pokémon universe mirrors its reception among real-world fans, who find its blend of toughness and sensitivity endearing and relatable. Granbull has appeared consistently across trading card game releases, competitive circuits, and merchandise, maintaining a dedicated fan base that celebrates its unique character. The Pokémon's success as a female-dominated species also contributed to broader conversations within the franchise about gender representation and the diverse appeal of Pokémon design. In recent generations, particularly with the introduction of competitive viability through updated movesets and typing adjustments, Granbull has experienced renewed attention from competitive players and collectors alike.
Where to Find Granbull in Every Pokémon Game
Granbull's availability varies significantly across Pokémon games, reflecting different regional Pokédex inclusions and encounter mechanics. In the original Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions, Granbull occupied National Pokédex entry 124 in the local Johto Pokédex, making it accessible to players during their journey through the Johto region. In HeartGold and SoulSilver remakes, it retained a similar position with entry 126, allowing modern players to encounter this classic Johto Pokémon in updated formats. In the Kalos region (X and Y), Granbull appears as entry 72 in the Coastal Pokédex, positioning it as an available capture during the main story. In Generation VII's Alola region (Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon), Granbull appears in the expanded Alola Pokédex entries 259 and 340 respectively, indicating regional availability during gameplay. More recently, in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, Granbull is available as entry 152, ensuring continued accessibility for modern players. The relatively high capture rate of 75 makes both Snubbull and Granbull straightforward to obtain when encountered in wild grass or through trainer battles, with a basic Poké Ball succeeding approximately 17.5 percent of the time when targeting a Granbull at full health.