Snubbull (Pokémon)
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| Snubbull ブルー Bull | |
 Artwork from G/S/C | |
| National Dex | #209 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #123 |
| Hoenn Dex | #352 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-097 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Fairy Pokémon |
| Height | 2′00″ (0.6m) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs. (7.8kg) |
| Abilities | Intimidate |
| Run Away | |
| Egg groups | Ground |
| Fairy | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 63 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 800,000 exp. |
| Gender | 75% ♀ / 25% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Pink |
| Catch rate | 190 |
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Snubbull (Japanese: ブルー Bull) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Contents |
Biology
Physiology
Snubbull resembles a pink bipedal bulldog with unusual blue polka dots covering its body. It appears to be wearing a small dress; however, this is probably due to wrinkles of loose skin that cover its body. Its face is somewhat fierce looking, with a pronounced underbite.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Despite this Pokémon's fierce looking face, it is very playful and affectionate. It is a popular companion among women. 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.
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
In Pikachu's Vacation Snubbull is the leader of the group that fights against Pikachu and co.
During the early Johto saga, beginning in Snubbull Snobbery, a Snubbull chases Team Rocket's Meowth and tries to bite his tail. She followed Meowth until evolving in The Trouble With Snubbull.
In the manga
Blue first traded her Snubbull with Silver's Horsea before but then they traded them again. Her Snubbull evolved into Granbull in FRLG Saga.
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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. |
| Pearl | Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by women to be cute. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Rare | Route 38 (morning/day) |
| Pokémon Crystal | Common | Routes 5, 6, 7, 8, 34, 35 (morning/day) | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | Uncommon | Hoenn Safari Zone extension | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Swarm | Route 209 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Walker Endless Level 23 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Western Cave (1F-3F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Fall City |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 80 | |
| Defense: | 50 | |
| SpAtk: | 40 | |
| SpDef: | 40 | |
| Speed: | 30 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
Snubbull is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle Scary Face | Tackle Scary Face | Tackle Scary Face Fire Fang Ice Fang Thunder Fang Tail Whip |
| 4 | Tail Whip | Tail Whip | |
| 7 | Bite | ||
| 8 | Charm | Charm | |
| 13 | Bite | Bite | Lick |
| 19 | Lick | Lick | Headbutt |
| 25 | Roar | ||
| 26 | Roar | Roar | |
| 31 | Rage | ||
| 34 | Rage | Rage | |
| 37 | Take Down | ||
| 43 | Take Down | Take Down | Payback |
| 49 | Crunch | ||
| 53 | Crunch |
By TM/HM
By breeding
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Faint Attack
- Fire Fang
- Heal Bell
- Ice Fang
- Metronome
- Present
- Reflect
- SmellingSalt
- Snore
- Thunder Fang
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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 Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 4 | Minimum Experience: 11 |
| Poké Assist: None | Field Move: Tackle | Maximum Experience: 21 |
| While Snubbull's tackle can move heavy obstacles, it is actually quite docile. | ||
Evolution
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Basic
Snubbull
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| Image:Spr 2c 209.gif | 
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| Image:Spr 2c 209 s.gif | Image:Spr b g2 209 s.png | ||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 209.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 209.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 209 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 209 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 209 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 209 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 209.png | Image:Spr 4p 209.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 209 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 209 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Snubbull images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- The route that Snubbull swarms on is also its National Dex number: 209.
Origin
Snubbull is based on a bulldog puppy.
Name origin
Snubbull's name could be a combination of bull, referring to bulldogs, and snub, a feeling of disdain, or a flattened nose. Snubbull are often depicted as having rich or wealthy trainers, and they have flattened faces.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
