#0736
— Larva Pokémon
Grubbin
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Grubbin is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 300 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 46) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Swarm ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Grubbin. Build around what Grubbin actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Grubbin takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Grubbin into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (62)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (45)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 46)
- BST
- 300 (low for the format)
Grubbin is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 300 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 46) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Swarm ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Grubbin. Build around what Grubbin actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Grubbin
Grubbin is the Larva Pokémon a Bug type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 300 with Swarm as its ability.
What is Grubbin weak to?
Grubbin is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
How to counter Grubbin
To counter Grubbin in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Grubbin in competitive teams
Grubbin can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Grubbin on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
