Competitive Information for Granbull [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Granbull? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Granbull, a renowned Pokémon known for its Normal typing! It's a sight to see Granbull out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover how Granbull excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 196 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Def / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Focus Punch
- Shadow Ball
- Heal Bell
- Return
Granbull is an interesting Physical Tank to use for single battles. It's designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Granbull last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Intimidate, on switch-in Granbull lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Heal Bell is a status move (cures your Granbull's party of all status conditions).
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Lick
For single battles, Granbull is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using lethal physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Granbull's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Granbull recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Granbull lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Lick is a physical 20-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Granbull? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Dig
- Rock Slide
- Sludge Bomb
For double battles, Granbull is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using intense physical moves. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Granbull's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Granbull recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Granbull lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Granbull can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Granbull.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Granbull can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Granbull
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Granbull's stats
- Bulk Up
- Defense Curl
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Granbull
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Focus Punch
- Heal Bell
- Other
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Return
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Granbull in Ruby and Sapphire
- Adamant Nature ( 196/252/36/0/24/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 196/252/0/0/0/60/ )
- Optimize Granbull's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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