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Granbull
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 2,920 |
| Generation | Johto (Gen 2) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Granbull
Granbull is a Fairy-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,920 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Granbull has base stats of 212 Attack, 131 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 550.
Granbull can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Granbull is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Granbull receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Granbull is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Snarl | Dark | 11 | +13 | 11.0 | 13.0 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| Charm STAB | Fairy | 20 | +11 | 13.3 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | -33 | 21.7 | 70 | -45 |
| Play Rough STAB | Fairy | 90 | -50 | 30.0 | 90 | -60 |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 105 | -100 | 42.0 | 100 | -45 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Granbull takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Granbull takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Granbull
Top Pokémon to use when battling Granbull in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Eternatus
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 3 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
Naganadel
| Poison Dragon | 263 | 159 | 177 | 3,630 |
| 5 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 6 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 7 |
Metagross
| Steel Psychic | 257 | 228 | 190 | 4,337 |
| 8 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 9 |
Solgaleo
| Psychic Steel | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
| 10 |
Genesect
| Bug Steel | 252 | 199 | 174 | 3,836 |
🏆 Granbull PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 1,493 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 1,495 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 9 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 22 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 44 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 43 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 44 | 2,494 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 44 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 44 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 44 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 2,484 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 44 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 45 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Granbull IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,187 | 1,093 | 1,458 | 1,823 | 2,552 | 2,894 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,183 | 1,091 | 1,455 | 1,819 | 2,546 | 2,887 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,180 | 1,090 | 1,453 | 1,816 | 2,543 | 2,884 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,165 | 1,082 | 1,443 | 1,804 | 2,526 | 2,864 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,163 | 1,081 | 1,441 | 1,802 | 2,523 | 2,861 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,144 | 1,072 | 1,429 | 1,786 | 2,501 | 2,835 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,122 | 1,061 | 1,414 | 1,768 | 2,475 | 2,807 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,139 | 1,069 | 1,426 | 1,783 | 2,496 | 2,830 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,079 | 1,039 | 1,385 | 1,732 | 2,425 | 2,749 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,869 | 934 | 1,245 | 1,557 | 2,180 | 2,472 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Granbull with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,894 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,552 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,385 - 1,458 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,732 - 1,823 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,385 - 1,458 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,039 - 1,093 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Granbull with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 | 2,552 |
| 2 | 2,552 | 27 | 2,552 |
| 3 | 2,552 | 28 | 2,552 |
| 4 | 2,552 | 29 | 2,552 |
| 5 | 344 | 30 | 2,187 |
| 6 | 2,552 | 31 | 2,552 |
| 7 | 2,552 | 32 | 2,552 |
| 8 | 2,552 | 33 | 2,552 |
| 9 | 2,552 | 34 | 2,552 |
| 10 | 729 | 35 | 2,370 |
| 11 | 2,552 | 36 | 2,552 |
| 12 | 2,552 | 37 | 2,552 |
| 13 | 2,552 | 38 | 2,552 |
| 14 | 2,552 | 39 | 2,552 |
| 15 | 1,093 | 40 | 2,552 |
| 16 | 2,552 | 41 | 2,552 |
| 17 | 2,552 | 42 | 2,552 |
| 18 | 2,552 | 43 | 2,552 |
| 19 | 2,552 | 44 | 2,552 |
| 20 | 1,458 | 45 | 2,729 |
| 21 | 2,552 | 46 | 2,552 |
| 22 | 2,552 | 47 | 2,552 |
| 23 | 2,552 | 48 | 2,552 |
| 24 | 2,552 | 49 | 2,552 |
| 25 | 1,823 | 50 | 2,894 |
📖 Complete Granbull Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Granbull (#210) is a Fairy-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,920 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Granbull can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Granbull in 2026.
📊 Granbull Stats Analysis
Granbull's Attack stat is 212 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Granbull a strong damage dealer.
With 131 Defense (Average) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 550. This gives Granbull reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fairy-type Pokémon, Granbull's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Granbull Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Granbull depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bite (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Granbull has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Granbull PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Granbull can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Fighting, Bug-type threats while being weak to Poison, Steel types.
Ultra League (2500 CP)
In Ultra League, Granbull reaches 2,552 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
Master League
In Master League, Granbull faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Granbull Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Granbull's effectiveness depends on its typing and 212 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Fairy-type attacker. Best counters against Granbull use Poison, Steel-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Granbull in Pokémon GO
Granbull can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Granbull Evolution Guide
Granbull is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Granbull
Shadow Granbull is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Granbull's effective Attack becomes ~254. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Granbull in Pokémon GO
Shiny Granbull is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Granbull gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,732 - 1,823 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Granbull
Q: What is Granbull's max CP?
A: 2,894 CP at Level 50, or 2,552 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Granbull good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Granbull be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Granbull is available.
Q: What is Granbull weak to?
A: Poison, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Bite + Crunch for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.