Snubbull (Pokémon)

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

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Snubbull (disambiguation).
Snubbull
Fairy Pokémon		 ブルー
Bulu
 #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
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Snubbull
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
17.2 lbs. 7.8 kg
Snubbull
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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

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Pokédex color
  Pink
 Base friendship
70
External Links

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 their 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 wanders around urban areas.

In the anime
Snubbull in the anime

Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull

During the early Johto saga, beginning in Snubbull Snobbery, a Snubbull chased 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, a Snubbull was the leader of a quartet of troublemakers causing trouble for Pikachu and his friends at the Pokémon Theme Park.

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

In When Light and Dark Collide!, Carl cast his Snubbull in a show as a damsel in distress against his Hawlucha.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Snubbull nicknamed Winthrop appeared in Snubbull Snobbery.

In Three Jynx and a Baby!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Snubbull.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Snubbull attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

A Trainer's Snubbull appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In The Power of Us, Harriet revealed that losing her friend Snubbull caused her to dislike Pokémon. Her story was accompanied by a flashback of the incident.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Snubbull competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Snubbull watched the Manalo Conference battles.

A Snubbull appeared in Finding a Legend!.

Three Trainers' Snubbull appeared in A Little Rocket R & R!.

A Trainer's Snubbull appeared in A Festival Reunion!.

Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
PK01 Snubbull Dexter Snubbull, a newly discovered Pokémon.
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

Pokémon Adventures

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

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

A Snubbull appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.

A Snubbull appeared in a flashback in PS578, under the ownership of Emma. It was seen again in another flashback in Chesnaught Protects.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Snubbull appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Multiple Snubbull appeared in A Finger Lickin' Battle!, under the ownership of a girl who gave them to Red.

In the TCG
Main article: Snubbull (TCG)

In the TFG

One Snubbull figure has been released.

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

A Snubbull appeared in Detective Pikachu, under the ownership of Lieutenant Hide Yoshida.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#123
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 Hoenn
#—		 Kanto
#—
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 Sinnoh
#—		 Johto
#125
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 Unova
#—
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 Kalos
Coastal #071		 Hoenn
#—
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 Alola
SM: #258		 Alola
USUM: #339		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
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.
Ultra Sun It grows close to others easily and is also easily spoiled. The disparity between its face and its actions makes many young people wild about it.
Ultra Moon In contrast to its appearance, it's quite timid. When playing with other puppy Pokémon, it sometimes gets bullied.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


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
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Breed Granbull, Poké Pelago*
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


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 (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Steam Cave (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-19F)
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
Event: Pokémon Safari (24th release; Winking)
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
Café Mix
Café Upgrades: Order #5


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

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
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 VIII, 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:

Learnset

Snubbull is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 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 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 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
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30
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 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
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
TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
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
TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 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
TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM78 TM78 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 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


 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15
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

 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 VIII
  • 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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-097
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 R-236/N-160
It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fairy
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Fairy
 Attack Power: 50 - 115 10

#217

 Crowd Control
Increases damage when there are more Snubbull in the puzzle area.
Skill Swapper: Block Smash+
Pokémon Shuffle
Fairy
 Attack Power: 50 - 100 5

#217

 Spookify+
Sometimes leaves foe spooked for even longer when you make a match of four or more.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 155 Base Attack: 137 Base Defense: 85
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
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Snubbull images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Snubbull seems to be based on an English bulldog due to its squat body, flat nose, droopy muzzle, and underbite. Its unusual pink fur and dress-like body may be inspired by pampered pet dogs whose owners dye their fur and dress them up in clothes. Its intimidating appearance is reminiscent of various grotesque mythical creatures such as goblins and orcs, while its category, Egg Group and type may reference the Cù-sìth, a creature in Celtic mythology whose name means dog fairy.

Name origin

Snubbull may be a combination of snub (a short nose, or to treat with disdain) and bulldog or bully (referring to how it scares away foes). It may also be a play on snuggle.

Bulu may be a shortening of bulldog or bully.

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ブルー Bulu 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
Cantonese Chinese 布魯 Boulóuh Transliteration of its Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese 布盧 / 布卢 Bùlú Transliteration of its Japanese name



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