Snubbull (Pokémon)

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Snubbull Fairy Pokémon ブルー Bull #209 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Run Away Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Snubbull 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 17.2 lbs. 7.8 kg Snubbull 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 63 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 60 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Snubbull 0 HP 1 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   Pink	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

Snubbull (Japanese: ブルー Bull) is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation VI, it was a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Granbull starting at level 23.

Biology

Snubbull is a pink, bipedal, bulldog-like Pokémon with blue polka dots covering its body. It has loose skin that drapes to cover the lower part of its body, giving it the appearance of a dress. There is a small, blue ruff around its neck. It has a pronounced underbite, but it still has powerful jaws. Additionally, it has two earflaps that are flat, curved, and tipped with black, and a small, shiny black nose. Its feet are beige with three toes and a circular pink paw pad, while its arms are short and stubby.

Snubbull, as seen in the anime, possesses the ability to use keen sense of smell to track things down. Despite this Pokémon's fierce looking face, it is very playful and affectionate making it a popular companion among women. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it is also very devoted and loyal. It is not aggressive and tends to prefer to scare away its opponent rather than fight. However, it is saddened that others run from its frightening appearance. Snubbull wander around urban areas.

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.

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

A Snubbull appeared in When Light and Dark Collide!, under the ownership of Carl where it was used in Carl's show playing a damsel in distress against Carl's Hawlucha.

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 Party Dancecapades!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in a dance party.

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

Snubbull in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green first traded her Snubbull with Silver's Horsea before but then they traded them again, having done so before The Might of... Metapod?!. Her Snubbull evolved into Granbull in Give It Your Best, Blastoise.

Another Snubbull is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City in Slugging It Out With Slugma.

A Snubbull appeared in a flashback in Gyarados Changes.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Multiple Snubbull appeared in A Finger Lickin' Battle!.

In the TCG

Main article: Snubbull (TCG)

In the TFG

One Snubbull figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Snubbull

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 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 scary face, Snubbull sends smaller Pokémon scurrying away in terror. However, this Pokémon seems a little sad at making its foes flee. Sapphire 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 Platinum 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 Black 2 Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. White 2
Generation VI X It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways. Y Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Sun Despite its intimidating face, it's quite cowardly. Its desperate attempts to appear threatening make it popular with people. Moon Its growls make its opponents uneasy. This laid-back Pokémon tends to sleep half the day.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Route 38 Crystal Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, and 35MorningDay
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 209 (Swarm) Platinum Route 209 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver Route 38 Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Breed Granbull Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Route 10, Friend Safari (Fairy) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Breed Granbull

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! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 23, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (1F-3F) Ranger Fall City
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Steam Cave (1F-8F), Marine Resort (B1-B19) MD Sky Steam Cave (1F-8F), Marine Resort (B1-B19) 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 2Sa Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 174 Rumble World Silver Isles: Bewildering Cave (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Lovely Kiss Snubbull	English	United States	5	February 22 to March 14, 2002
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Snubbull	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 8, 2006

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 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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 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 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 2525 Roar Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 3737 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   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 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100% 20 Feint 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 — —% 10 Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Smelling Salts* Normal Physical 70 100% 10 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snubbull in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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

Side game data

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!
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 R-000 While Snubbull's tackle can move heavy obstacles, it is actually quite docile.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Tackle ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Normal Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fairy Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fairy Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #217 Crowd Control The more Snubbull in the puzzle area, the more damage. Swappable Skill(s): Block Smash+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 137 Base Defense: 89 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Bite Charged Attacks: Crunch, Dazzling Gleam, Brick Break

Evolution

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

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

Trivia

• The route that Snubbull swarms on in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum is also its National Pokédex number: 209.
• Snubbull and its evolution share their category with Clefairy and Clefable. They are all known as the 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. Its category and type may reference the Cù Sìth, a mythological creature in Celtic mythology whose name literally translates to "dog fairy".

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 Bullu 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 Hindi स्नाबल Snubbull Transcription of English name Russian Снаббулл Snabbull Transcription of English name

Related articles

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

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