Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Granbull
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Granbull is the Fairy Pokémon — Fairy from Snubbull. In Pokémon GO it is a Fairy attacker and Great League Charm option. Fairy helps against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting; Poison and Steel hit Fairy hard. Evolve Snubbull or catch Granbull from events. Close Combat from Snubbull Community Day (or an Elite TM) is a key Fighting charged move.
Say it: GRA-nbu-ll
Granbull (#210) is a Fairy Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Snubbull. Trainers use it for Fairy PvP and raids with Charm / Snarl / Bite + Play Rough / Close Combat / Crunch. Against Granbull, lead with Poison or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Granbull is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0210. Use the Fairy type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Close Combat (Elite Charged TM if you missed Snubbull CD). Charm + Play Rough / Close Combat is the usual kit. Shadow Granbull is the Fairy DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Granbull is your opponent, Poison, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 212
- Defense
- 131
- Stamina
- 207
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Close Combat is a Snubbull Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Charm · Standard
Fairy pressure / default
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy
- Bite · Standard
Dark alternate
Charged
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Close Combat · Community Day / Elite TM
Fighting coverage
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bite
- snarl
- charm
Charged
- crunch
- play rough
- close combat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #343 of 954 · CP 1494
Snarl + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #240 of 747 · CP 2497
Snarl + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #301 of 1023 · CP 2885
Snarl + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…rade Budget Option Budget Moveset Xerneas Dazzling Gleam / Geomancy + Moonblast Gardevoir Granbull Dazzling Gleam Bug Mega Pinsir Fury Cutter + X-Scissor Shadow Scyther Volcarona / Yanmega…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).