Snubbull (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 #0209 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 Bulu) 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 Pokémon the Series episode Once in a Blue Moon, possesses the ability to use their keen sense of smell to track things down. Snubbull tends to sleep half of the day. Snubbull has a cowardly and timid nature, despite its fierce-looking appearance. It is also very playful and affectionate, making it a popular companion among women. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, Snubbull is very devoted and loyal. It is not aggressive and tends to prefer to scare away its opponent rather than fight. Snubbull are capable of bonding easily and are often spoiled. However, it is said to be saddened that others run from its frightening appearance. The growls it makes give an uneasy feeling to foes. On occasion, Snubbull gets bullied by other puppy Pokémon. Snubbull wanders around urban areas.

Evolution

Snubbull evolves into Granbull.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Snubbull  Fairy

→

First Evolution Granbull  Fairy

Game data

NPC appearances

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

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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It has an active, playful nature. Many women like to frolic with it because of its affectionate ways. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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  S  M : #258 Alola  US  UM : #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 #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond Small Pokémon flee from its scary face. It is, however, considered by many people to be cute. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #151 Scarlet In truth, it is a cowardly Pokémon. It growls eagerly in order to hide its fear from its opponent. Violet Its growls make its opponents uneasy. This laid-back Pokémon tends to sleep half the day.

Snubbull in the Alola Pokédex	Snubbull in the Blueberry Pokédex

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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 209 (Swarm) Grand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome Tera Raid Battles (1★)

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 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 MD DX Remains Island (1F-12F) Fainted Pokémon: Silver Trench, Mt. Faraway, Western Cave, Northern Range Mystery House: Howling Forest
Cross-Generation Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 174 Event: Pokémon Safari (24th release; Winking) Café ReMix Order #5 (Mix), Complete Lilligant Floral Tea recipe (ReMix) February goals: Level 15 (Fairyland)

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

Snubbull is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

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

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 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 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 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 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 IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM183 TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snubbull Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Snubbull Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snubbull 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

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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Murkrow, Miltank, Kricketot Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Don't call me ma'am. Call me lady! Low HP (< 50%) I can't take this... I want to go home...
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. Swappable Skill(s): 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 HP: 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, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

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
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In animation

Snubbull in Pokémon the Series: XY

Major appearances

Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull

Snubbull made her animated series debut in Snubbull Snobbery, under the ownership of Madame Muchmoney. During the early Johto saga, she chased Meowth and tried to bite his tail. She followed Meowth until evolving in The Trouble With Snubbull and then returned home.

Other

Snubbull debuted in Pikachu's Vacation, where it 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!.

A Snubbull appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.

A Trainer's Snubbull appeared in The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!.

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, playing with a child. The same Snubbull appeared in a flashback in The Final Battle IV.

A Snubbull appeared in a flashback in Gyarados Changes, under the ownership of the Lumiose Gang. 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.

• Groundbreakers: Snubbull

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

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

Trivia

• The route that Snubbull swarms on in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum is also its National Pokédex number: 209.
• Snubbull and its evolved form share their category with Clefairy and Clefable. They are all known as the Fairy Pokémon.
  • The "Fairy Pokémon" category predates the introduction of the Fairy-type in Generation VI. From this generation onwards, the type and category of these four Pokémon share the same English name. However, this is not true in Japanese, where the type is フェアリータイプ Fairy-type and the category is ようせいポケモン Yōsei Pokémon.
• Snubbull is the first Pokémon to evolve on-screen in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.
• 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 seems to be based on a bulldog type dog 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 category, Egg Group, and type may reference the Cù-sìth, a creature in Celtic mythology whose name means dog fairy. Alternatively, while its intimidating appearance could be reminiscent of various grotesque mythical creatures such as goblins and orcs, it might be inspired specifically by kobolds, sprites that are commonly represented as dog-like in Japanese media.

Name origin

Snubbull may be a combination of snub (short nose; to treat with disdain) and bulldog or bully. It may also involve snuggle.

Bulu may be derived from bulldog.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ブルー Bulu From 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 Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 布魯 Bùlú* 布盧 / 布廬 / 布卢 / 布庐 Bùlú* Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 布魯 Boulóuh Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Greek Σνάπμπουλ Snábbul Transcription of English name Hebrew סנאבול Snabull Transcription of English name Hindi बुलवान Bullvaan From bull and बलवान balvaan Russian Снаббулл Snabbull Transcription of English name Thai บูล Bun Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

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

External links

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