Competitive Information for Granbull [X/Y]


Fairy
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of adjacent opponents by 1 stage.
If this Pokemon is statused, its Speed is 1.5x; ignores Speed drop from paralysis.
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack.


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Granbull? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Granbull, the terrific Pokémon of Fairy types! Granbull is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Explore the movesets of Granbull below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
- Outrage
- Protect
For single battles, Granbull is a stunning Physical Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. Flame Orb will burn Granbull at the end of the turn which will activate Granbull's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Granbull is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Quick Feet to seriously give Granbull a sweet boost.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Granbull afterwards).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Granbull this turn).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 10 Hp / 252 Atk / 245 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat
- Outrage
- Protect
- Toxic
Prepare for single battles with Granbull as a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Granbull last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Quick Feet, if Granbull is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Granbull afterwards).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Granbull this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Quick Feet
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Rock Slide
- Protect
In double battles, Granbull is known as a superior Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. Flame Orb will burn Granbull at the end of the turn which will activate Granbull's Quick Feet ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Quick Feet, if Granbull is statused its speed is 1.5x; ignores speed drop from paralysis. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Quick Feet to seriously give Granbull a sweet boost.
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Granbull is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Granbull this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Granbull can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Granbull
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Quick feet + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- 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
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Granbull
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Granbull in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Granbull's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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