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Snubbull Weakness & Counters

Weak toPoison2×Steel2×
Snubbull

Type matchups

Damage Snubbull takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Fairy type, Snubbull has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
80
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
40
Speed
30
Total
300

Snubbull has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 50 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Snubbull can have the abilities Intimidate, Run Away and Rattled.

How to beat Snubbull

Snubbull takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.

Evolution

Snubbull is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Snubbull → Granbull) and evolves into Granbull.

Frequently asked questions

What is Snubbull weak to?

As a Fairy type, Snubbull takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.

What is Snubbull resistant to?

Snubbull resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Snubbull?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Snubbull with super-effective attacks.