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Pokemon Ratings

Attacker Tier List See all B+

Pokemon Stats

Type
48.70 kg Weight
1.40 m Height
Pokemon Max CP
Level 50: 2,885
Level 40: 2,552
Level 25: 1,823 (Raid + Weather)
Level 20: 1,458 (Raid)
Level 15: 1,094 (Research Tasks)
ATK 212
DEF 131
STA 207

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK DEF
Bite
Play Rough
B-
C
Snarl
Play Rough
B
B
Charm
Play Rough
A
A
Charm
Crunch
C
A
Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

  • Charm is the only fast move that gets STAB, and is superior to the rest. 
  • Bite and Snarl are close, but Snarl more often comes out on top.
  • Play Rough is ideal on Granbull due to STAB and type coverage vs. Dragon, Fighting, and Dark-types.
  • Crunch can work, but there are better Dark-type attackers to choose from.
  • Close Combat lacks utility without STAB or type synergy with fast moves.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

  • Charm benefits from STAB and deals huge damage on defense. 
  • Snarl is superior to Bite for raw damage and energy gain.
  • Play Rough is the obvious best charge move, with high power, early damage window, and good neutral coverage.
  • Crunch can see use on defense due to low energy cost, but lacks type coverage.
  • Close Combat can cover Steel-types, but Granbull’s bulk is poor for 1-bar moves.

PVE Overview

Granbull is a pure Fairy-type Pokemon with a decent ATK stat. It’s outclassed by Gardevoir on offense and isn’t worth considering seriously on defense.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick Charge ATK
Charm
Crunch
Close Combat
A
Snarl
Play Rough
Close Combat
B
Snarl
Crunch
Close Combat
B

PvP Moveset Explanation

Charm + Crunch and Close Combat

The moveset rebalance on July 9, 2019 gave Granbull a much needed buff with the addition of Charm. Taking advantage of STAB, this allows Granbull to deal very solid Fairy-type damage without relying on its charge moves. 

Crunch costs the least amount of energy among Granbull's charge moves and also provides some coverage. Close Combat is provides dangerous counter coverage against Steel-types.

Snarl + Crunch or Play Rough and Close Combat

Snarl generates energy very quickly after a more recent update, and gives Granbull an option to rely more on its powerful charged moves, though the low bulk prevents it from doing it very consistently. Play Rough can be viable with this moveset, though it costs the most amount of energy. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2 / 5

As a mono-Fairy Pokemon, Granbull is one of the lucky candidates to obtain Charm to its moveset thanks to the moveset rebalance in July 2019. Unlike other Fairy-types, Granbull distinguishes itself with access to a Dark-type moveset, which gives it interesting niches against Ghost and Psychic-types. Unfortunately the relatively high ATK stat of Granbull provides it relatively poor bulk compared to other picks, and the low energy generation from Charm means it won't be able to utilize its charge moves much. While Snarl lets Granbull use its charge moves much more frequently, Granbull is unlikely able to survive long enough depending on the matchup. Overall an interesting consideration for Great League, but generally speaking some other Fairy-types perform better. 

Ultra League: 3 / 5

The addition of Charm really boosts Granbull's overall performance in Ultra League, due to its incredible damage output against the meta-defining Giratina. Many Pokemon that act as Giratina's bodyguards also now become easy prey for Granbull. Overall a decent option thanks to Charm, though Granbull doesn't perform as well as other bulkier Fairy-types which hurts its overall rating. 

Master League: 2 / 5

With a max CP of 2552, Granbull falls short of the stats needed to perform well in Master League. The Fairy typing and the Fighting coverage still makes it viable against the many Dragon- and Steel-types which populate this meta.

Fast Moves

6
Bite
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
0.50
0.20
8.00
12.00
15.00
12
Snarl
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.10
0.20
12.73
10.91
13.64
20
Charm
More Info

Fairy

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS EPU DPS DPS w/STAB True DPS
1.50
0.30
7.33
13.33
16.67

Charge Moves

70
Crunch
More Info

Dark

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
3.20
1.70
0.00
 2.12
21.88
27.34
 46.40
90
Play Rough
More Info

Fairy

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.90
1.40
0.00
 1.80
31.03
38.79
 55.86
100
Close Combat
More Info

Fighting

1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
1.6x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.30
1.30
0.00
 1.00
43.48
54.35
 43.48

Exclusive Charge Moves

10
Frustration
More Info

Normal

.714x DamageVS
.714x DamageVS
.51x DamageVS
0.7 secs
CD DW EPS DPE DPS DPS w/STAB DPE*DPS
2.00
0.80
0.00
 0.30
5.00
6.25
 1.52

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy 60
Stardust 60,000

Purification Cost

Candy 3
Stardust 3000

Other

Female Ratio 75.0 %
Male Ratio 25.0 %
Flee Rate 8.0 %
Buddy Distance 3 km
Capture Rate15.0 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

160% damage
160% damage

Resistant

62.5% damage
62.5% damage
39.1% damage
62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Fairy Medal

None
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Normal Nice! Great! Excellent!
No Berry -
Curve
Razz Berry -
Curve
Golden Razz Berry -
Curve

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Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

StardustLevelMin CPMax CP
20013036
2001.56374
200296113
2002.5129151
4003162190
4003.5195228
4004228267
4004.5261305
6005294344
6005.5327382
6006359421
6006.5392459
8007425498
8007.5458536
8008491575
8008.5524613
10009557652
10009.5590690
100010623729
100010.5654765
130011685802
130011.5716838
130012747875
130012.5778911
160013809948
160013.5841984
1600148721021
160014.59031057
1900159341094
190015.59651130
1900169961166
190016.510271203
22001710591239
220017.510901276
22001811211312
220018.511521349
25001911831385
250019.512141422
25002012451458
250020.512771494
30002113081531
300021.513391567
30002213701604
300022.514011640
35002314321677
350023.514641713
35002414951750
350024.515261786
40002515571823
400025.515881859
40002616191896
400026.516501932
45002716821969
450027.517132005
45002817442042
450028.517752078
50002918062115
500029.518372151
50003018692187
500030.518842206
60003119002224
600031.519152242
60003219312260
600032.519462279
70003319622297
700033.519782315
70003419932333
700034.520092352
80003520242370
800035.520402388
80003620552406
800036.520712424
90003720872443
900037.521022461
90003821182479
900038.521332497
100003921492516
1000039.521642534
100004021802552
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