Snubbull (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Snubbull (disambiguation).

Snubbull ブルー Bull #209
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fairy Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Run Away Run Away Blue-Striped ----- Rattled Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #125 Hoenn #352 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-097 Almia R— Oblivia R-236 N-160
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 17.2 lbs. Imperial 7.8 kg Metric 17.2 lbs./7.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Field and Fairy groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 63 Battle Exp.: 631*
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

Snubbull (Japanese: ブルー Bull) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Granbull starting at level 23.

Biology

Physiology

Snubbull resembles a pink bipedal bulldog with unusual blue polka dots covering its body. It appears to be wearing a small dress with a blue colored ruff; however, this is probably due to wrinkles of loose skin that cover its body. Its face is somewhat fierce looking, with a pronounced underbite. Snubbull’s ears are flat, curved, and tipped with black, and oddly Snubbull appears to have two pairs of them. Snubbull has a small, shiny black nose, and beige-colored, three-toed feet with circular pink paw pads on the undersides.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Snubbull has strong jaws, and as such it can use Bite, Crunch, and the more enigmatic Elemental Fang trio. Snubbull, with the specific example being Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull, possesses an ability like 'real-life' dogs to use its keen sense of smell to track things down.

Behavior

Despite this Pokémon's fierce looking face, it is very playful and affectionate. It is a popular companion among women for its devotion and loyalty, according to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide. While there is some debate on to whether or not it files into the "ugly" or "cute" category, many girls find this Pokémon very appealing. It is not aggressive and tends to prefer to scare away its opponent rather than fight. Although Snubbull is a bipedal Pokémon, it has been depicted on occasion to run on four feet.

Habitat

File:Urban.gif

Urban Pokémon

Snubbull wander around urban areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Snubbull in the anime

Major appearances

Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull

During the early Johto saga, beginning in Snubbull Snobbery, a Snubbull chased Team Rocket's Meowth and tried to bite his tail. She followed Meowth until evolving in The Trouble With Snubbull, and then returned home.

Other

In Pikachu's Vacation Snubbull is the leader of the group that fights against Pikachu and co. This appearance made it one of the first few Generation II Pokémon to appear in the anime.

Minor appearances

A Snubbull nicknamed Winthrop under the ownership of an unnamed Trainer appeared in Snubbull Snobbery.

A Snubbull appeared in Jessie's fantasy, in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

A Snubbull appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry PK01 Snubbull Dexter Snubbull, a newly discovered Pokémon. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP124 Snubbull Ash's Pokédex Snubbull, the Fairy Pokémon. While it may appear gruff and grumpy, deep down, Snubbull is a kind and caring Pokémon.

In the manga

Green's Granbull as a Snubbull

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green first traded her Snubbull with Silver's Horsea before but then they traded them again. Her Snubbull evolved into Granbull in the FireRed & LeafGreen arc.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Red received multiple Snubbull from a girl in PM067.

In the TCG

Main article: Snubbull (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Snubbull hangs around Pokémon Square. The morning after the end credits, it wandered into Luminous Cave and evolved into a Granbull.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women. Silver It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways. Crystal In truth, it is a cowardly Pokémon. It growls eagerly in order to hide its fear from its opponent. Stadium 2 Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways. LeafGreen Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women.
Generation IV Diamond Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Although it looks frightening, it is actually kind and affectionate. It is very popular among women. SoulSilver It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways.
Generation V Black Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 38 Crystal Common Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, 35MorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Uncommon Hoenn Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 209 Platinum Swarm Route 209 HeartGold SoulSilver Very Rare Route 38HG Routes 38 and 39SS Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Breed Granbull Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 23 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Steam Cave (1F-8F) Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Fall City
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Aqua Resort Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Rugged Flats

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2001#Snubbull	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2001	5	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Snubbull	Gotta Catch 'Em All #6	Japan	2006	10	Never

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 300	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 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Charm Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 077 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1313 Lick Ghost Physical 02020 100100% 30 1919 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2525 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 3131 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 3737 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4343 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 4949 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snubbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snubbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Metronome	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Present	Normal	Physical	—	90%	15
	SmellingSalt*	Normal	Physical	60	100%	10
	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snubbull in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Snubbull in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snubbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snubbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Snubbull can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Snubbull cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snubbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snubbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Spooky Manor	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
Spooky Manor	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Snubbull can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snubbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snubbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.1% Friend Area: Sky Blue Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP When we finish fighting, let's go out and play! 26%-50% HP My HP is down halfway. 1%-25% HP I can't take more... I'm all out of power... Level up My level went up! And so did my spirits! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! And so did my spirits!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 11 Max. exp.: 21 Browser entry   While Snubbull's tackle can move heavy obstacles, it is actually quite docile.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Snubbull  Normal

Level 23 →

First evolution Granbull  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• The route that Snubbull swarms on in Diamond and Pearl is also its National Pokédex number: 209.
• Snubbull and Granbull share the same species name with Clefairy and Clefable. They are all known as Fairy Pokémon.
• In early merchandise for Mewtwo Strikes Back, including the Pikachu's Vacation novelization, Snubbull's name is misspelled as Snubble.
  • This also happens on the title card for Snubbull Snobbery.
• Snubbull is named "Buru" in the Pokémon the First Movie Trading Cards.

Origin

Snubbull is based on a bulldog.

Name origin

Snubbull may be a combination of snub (a feeling of disdain, or a flattened nose) and bulldog. It may also be a play on snuggle.

Bull is a shortening of bulldog.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ブルー Bull Shortening of bulldog French Snubbull Same as English name Spanish Snubbull Same as English name German Snubbull Same as English name Italian Snubbull Same as English name Korean 블루 Beullu Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 布盧 / 布卢 Bùlú Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese 布魯 Boulóuh Transliteration of its Japanese name.

More languages

Related articles

• Snubbull (anime)

External links

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