Grubbin Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Grubbin in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 37 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarGrubbin Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
It uses its big jaws to dig nests into the forest floor, and it loves to feed on sweet tree sap.
Pokemon Sword Grubbin Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Grubbin Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Grubbin via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Grip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Mud Slap | ground | Lv. 1 |
| String Shot | bug | Lv. 5 |
| Bug Bite | bug | Lv. 10 |
| Bite | dark | Lv. 15 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 21 |
| Sticky Web | bug | Lv. 25 |
| X Scissor | bug | Lv. 30 |
| Crunch | dark | Lv. 35 |
| Dig | ground | Lv. 40 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Grubbin Locations
Grubbin can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Sword, including North Lake Miloch, Dappled Grove, and Watchtower Ruins. The most reliable spawn is at North Lake Miloch, where you'll find it between Lv. 14 and 16 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Galar Route 1
2 encounters- grassLv. 2-5Hidden encounters10%Uncommon
- curryLv. 2-5Curry encounters24.54%Frequent
Slumbering Weald
3 encounters- grassLv. 2-3Hidden encountersSouthern Area5%Rare
- grassLv. 2-3Visible encountersSouthern Area10%Uncommon
- curryLv. 2-3Curry encountersSouthern Area27.19%Frequent
Dappled Grove
1 encounter- grassLv. 11-15Hidden encounters35%35%
Watchtower Ruins
1 encounter- grassLv. 11-14Hidden encounters30%
East Lake Axewell
2 encounters- grassLv. 8-12Hidden encounters30%
- grassLv. 10-15Visible encounters15%
North Lake Miloch
1 encounter- grassLv. 14-16Hidden encounters30%40%