Granbull (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0209: Snubbull	Pokémon	#0211: Qwilfish →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Granbull (disambiguation).

Granbull Fairy Pokémon グランブル Granbulu #0210 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Quick FeetGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Granbull 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 107.4 lbs. 48.7 kg Granbull 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 178 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 158 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Granbull 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Granbull (Japanese: グランブル Granbulu) is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation VI, it was a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Snubbull starting at level 23.

Biology

Granbull is a purple, bipedal, bulldog-like Pokémon. It has a prominent lower jaw with two long, fang-like growths. Its upper jaw has two small fangs. The jaws are so heavy that the Pokémon has trouble keeping its head up. On the sides of its head are flat, curved ears, and its small nose is black. There is a black collar around its neck with two small white markings on it. Around its wrists are two black band markings, and it has a short tail.

A Granbull's main weapons are its well-developed lower jaw and heavy fangs. The bite from its jaws is said to be very powerful. However, due to how heavy its jaws are, Granbull keeps its head tilted down constantly for balance. Despite its fierce appearance, it is actually very timid and sensitive, even more so than Snubbull. Granbull rarely bites as it prefers not to get involved in disputes. Unless Granbull is startled, it will not bite indiscriminately. If attacked, it will flail about to fend off its attacker. Granbull is popular with young people due to how it acts and looks. It is considered too incompetent to be a guard dog due to its nature. Granbull wanders around urban areas.

Evolution

Granbull evolves from Snubbull.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Snubbull  Fairy

→

First evolution Granbull  Fairy

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Granbull hangs around Pokémon Square, first seen as a Snubbull. After the game is completed, it goes into a newly discovered cave and evolves without realizing what was happening, though it enjoyed its new appearance after getting over the initial shock. This event alerted the rest of the characters that evolution was now possible.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #124 Gold It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker. Silver Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its Bite is powerful. Crystal It can make most any Pokémon run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs. Stadium 2 It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its bite is powerful. LeafGreen It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #126 Diamond It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it flails about to fend off its attacker. SoulSilver Because its fangs are too heavy, it always keeps its head tilted down. However, its bite is powerful.
Generation V Unova #— Black It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. White Black 2 It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #072 Hoenn #— X It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. Y It can make most any Pokémon run away simply by opening its mouth wide to reveal its big fangs. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #259 Alola  US  UM : #340 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun Its well-developed lower jaw and heavy fangs are its weapons. As long as it's not provoked, it rarely bites. Moon More timid than Snubbull, this Pokémon is doted on by young people amused at the contrast between its looks and its attitude. Ultra Sun While it has powerful jaws, it doesn't care for disputes, so it rarely has a chance to display their might. Ultra Moon Although it's popular with young people, Granbull is timid and sensitive, so it's totally incompetent as a watchdog.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It is timid in spite of its looks. If it becomes enraged, however, it will strike with its huge fangs. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #152 Scarlet It is actually timid and easily spooked. If attacked, it desperately flails its limbs about in an attempt to repel its opponent. Violet It can make most any Pokémon run away by opening its big mouth to reveal its thick fangs.

Granbull in the Alola Pokédex	Granbull in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Snubbull Crystal Route 6MorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Snubbull FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Shadow PKMN Lab (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Snubbull Platinum Evolve Snubbull HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Snubbull Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Route 2 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI X Y Evolve Snubbull Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Ancient Poni Path, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Wilds Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ancient Poni Path, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Wilds Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Snubbull Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome Tera Raid Battles (4★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 60, Endless Level 68, Forever Level 10, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Snubbull
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) MD Sky Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) Ranger: GS Aqua Resort, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Rugged Flats Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Sa Rumble World Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Joyous Tower (60F-69F) Mystery House: Howling Forest, Stormy Sea, Western Cave, Buried Relic, Solar Cave
Cross-Generation Shuffle Pedra Valley: Stage 184 Event: Granbull Appears (Winking) Masters EX Sync pair scout: Mina & Granbull

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 450	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/16 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×. Due to the conversion to  Fairy-type , the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 0×,  Dragon-type ,  Dark-type ,  Steel-type ,  Bug-type  and  Poison-type  moves was 1× and  Fighting-type  moves was 2× prior to Generation VI.

Learnset

Granbull is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 011 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 077 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1313 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 1919 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2727 Roar Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3535 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4343 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 5151 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 5959 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Granbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Granbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM183 TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Granbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Granbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Granbull Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Granbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Granbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Granbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Granbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm a little scared, but... I'll do my best to bite! 26%-50% HP My health has gone down by about half. 1%-25% HP I'm exhausted... My fangs are dragging me down... Level up I leveled up! I'll do my best to bite!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Traveling Pokémon Connected to: Sealeo Connection Orb Set: 19 Phrases Normal Adventure sounds good, but not scary places, please! Low HP (< 50%) EEEEEEK!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Tackle ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-237/N-161 It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fairy Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #218 Heavy Hitter Sometimes increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Non Stop+			Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #218 Up, Up, Up Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 212 Base Defense: 131 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bite, Snarl, Charm* Charged Attacks: Crunch, Play Rough, Close Combat, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Snubbull  Fairy

Level 23 →

First evolution Granbull  Fairy

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Granbull images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Granbull in the anime

Major appearances

Madame Muchmoney's Granbull

Granbull made her main series debut in The Trouble with Snubbull, where she evolved from the Snubbull that ran away from her home and followed Team Rocket (and, by extension, Ash and his friends) around the Johto region for a short while. She was then returned to her owner, Madame Muchmoney.

Other

In Sleight of Sand!, Cassidy's Granbull battled Jessie's Seviper and was then defeated by Dawn's Piplup and a wild Hippopotas.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, Mario used a Granbull during the Lilypad Contest. It went up against Dawn and Mamoswine, and it was soon defeated.

In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, the Officer Jenny from Akala Island owns a Granbull. It prevented Viren and his henchmen from escaping after they arrived to arrest them for attempting to destroy the Paniola Ranch.

Minor appearances

Granbull debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei, under the ownership of Lisa. She used it during her battle against Ash, only for it to be defeated by Totodile.

In Ring Masters, two Granbull competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

A Granbull appeared in Pikachu's PikaBoo.

A Granbull appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

A Coordinator's Granbull appeared in Harley Rides Again.

In Glory Blaze!, a Trainer's Granbull competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

In The Semi-Final Frontier!, a Trainer's Granbull went up against Tobias during the Lily of the Valley Conference finals. It battled his Darkrai off-screen, but as with the other five Pokémon owned by its Trainer, it was easily defeated by the Pitch-Black Pokémon.

Two Trainers' Granbull appeared in The Power of Us.

In Showdown on Poni Island!, Lillie photographed a wild, sleeping Granbull during her time on Poni Island.

A Granbull appeared in Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, under the ownership of a Project Mew Challenger.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP175 Granbull Ash's Pokédex Granbull, the Fairy Pokémon. The evolved form of Snubbull. Granbull has extreme biting power due to its heavily muscled jaw and its strong teeth and tusks.

Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Granbull appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously. Two other Granbull were seen petrified by AZ's ultimate weapon.

GOTCHA!

A Granbull briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.

In the manga

Granbull in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

A Granbull appeared in Teddiursa's Picnic, where it was stealing Pokémon to get attention as its jaw was dislocated. When Gold accidentally knocks its jaw into relocation, it happily returns all the Pokémon it took.

A Granbull appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Green's Snubbull evolved into Granbull in Give It Your Best, Blastoise.

A Granbull appeared with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in Sylveon Enchants.

In Floette Returns, a Granbull appeared in a flashback, under the ownership of the Lumiose Gang.

In the TCG

Main article: Granbull (TCG)

Trivia

• Granbull and its pre-evolved form share their category with Clefairy and Clefable. They are all known as the Fairy Pokémon.
  • The "Fairy Pokémon" category predates the introduction of the Fairy-type in Generation VI. From this generation onwards, the type and category of these four Pokémon share the same English name. However, this is not true in Japanese, where the type is フェアリータイプ Fairy-type and the category is ようせいポケモン Yōsei Pokémon.
• As the Ability Quick Feet did not exist until Generation IV, a Snubbull with either Intimidate or Run Away will always evolve into a Granbull with Intimidate in Generation III games. This means that in Generation III, Granbull is the only Pokémon with an Ability that evolves from a Pokémon with one of two possible Abilities that shares to Granbull's Ability.

Origin

Granbull may be based on the bulldog, a dog breed that can appear fierce but is actually gentle. Bulldogs are often depicted as being used as guard dogs, which may explain Granbull's thick collar and wristband/shackle-like markings. Due to its large size, it is possible that Granbull may be based on large bulldog breeds, like the Serrano Bulldog, Ca de Bou, and Alano Español.

Its category, Egg Group, and type may reference the Cù-sìth, a creature in Celtic mythology whose name means dog fairy. Alternatively, while its intimidating appearance could be reminiscent of various grotesque mythical creatures such as goblins and orcs, it might be inspired specifically by kobolds, sprites that are commonly represented as dog-like in Japanese media.

Name origin

Granbull and Granbulu may be a combination of grand, grumble, and bulldog or bully.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese グランブル Granbulu From grand, grumble, bulldog, and bully. French Granbull Same as English name Spanish Granbull Same as English name German Granbull Same as English name Italian Granbull Same as English name Korean 그랑블루 Granbullu Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 布魯皇 Bùlǔhuáng* 布盧皇 / 布廬皇 / 布卢皇 Bùlúhuáng* From 布魯 Bùlǔ and 皇 huáng From 布盧 / 布廬 / 布卢 Bùlú and 皇 huáng Cantonese Chinese 布魯皇 Boulóuhwòhng From 布魯 Boulóuh and 皇 wòhng

More languages Hindi बुलडोज Bulldoze From bull and possibly bulldozer Russian Гранбулл Grenbull Transcription of English name Thai แกรนบูล Kraenbun Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Madame Muchmoney's Granbull
• Granbull (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

External links

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