Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Snubbull
Say it: SNU-bbu-ll
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Snubbull is the Fairy Pokémon — Fairy before Granbull. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Granbull — not a finished raid attacker. Fairy helps against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark; Poison and Steel hit Fairy hard. Catch Snubbull from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve.
Say it: SNU-bbu-ll
Snubbull (#209) is a Fairy Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Granbull. Trainers almost never power Snubbull for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Granbull. Against Snubbull, 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
Snubbull is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0209. 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: Do not sink Stardust into Snubbull. Keep high-IV copies for Granbull. Shadow Snubbull is the same — evolve toward Shadow Granbull after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Snubbull 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
- 137
- Defense
- 85
- Stamina
- 155
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
Snubbull’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Granbull — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Crunch · Standard
Dark nuke
- Dazzling Gleam · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Brick Break · Standard
Fighting 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
- tackle
- bite
Charged
- crunch
- dazzling gleam
- brick break
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #842 of 954 · CP 1399
Tackle + Dazzling Gleam
- Ultra League · rank #746 of 747 · CP 1399
Tackle + Dazzling Gleam
- Master League · rank #951 of 1023 · CP 1399
Tackle + Dazzling Gleam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- 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.