Granbull

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Granbull

National
Snubbull - Granbull (#210) - Qwilfish
Johto
Snubbull - Granbull (#124) - Vulpix
Japanese name Granbull
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Snubbull
Evolves to None
Generation Second
Species Fairy Pokémon
Type Normal
Height 4 ft 7 in (1.40 m)
Weight 107.0 lb (48.7 kg)
Ability Intimidate/Quick Feet(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Granbull (グランブル Guranburu?) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. It is #210 in the National Pokédex.

The name "Granbull" originates from "grand" or the Spanish word "gran", which means "great", and "bulldog".

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[edit] Biology

Granbull can be described as a large, purple, bipedal bulldog with a pair of imposing, heavy fangs (similar to a Saber-toothed cat) protruding from its lower jaw. The lower jaw is quite developed and, taken together with the fangs, heavy enough that Granbull must constantly decide between tipping its head back for balance and tilting its head down for decreased energy exertion. As its large mouth and fangs are built specifically for offense, Granbull can bite with a crushing amount of power.

Granbull's vicious appearance is a natural intimidation tactic meant to discourage any other Pokémon from assaulting it. In spite of its appearance, however, Granbull is not at all aggressive or feisty. In fact, it is rather timid and easily spooked, and it only defends itself in retaliation to an assault upon it. When it is attacked by another Pokémon in the wild, Granbull flails about with its limbs to ward off its attacker. Generally, the circumstances under which Granbull uses its powerful mouth to attack are when it is startled and when directed by a trainer.

[edit] In the video games

Granbull evolves from Snubbull at level 23. Therefore, the availability of Snubbull dictates the availability of Granbull. Granbull is not available in the wild in any of the games.

Granbull is best used with physical attacks when battling, due to its high Attack stats. Unfortunately, most of its other stats are mediocre. It does have high Hit Points though.

There are few useful attacks learnt by Granbull when levelling-up. Granbull is best taught Technical Machine attacks. Granbull can learn the rare and useful Heal Bell attack by breeding a female Granbull with a male Skitty.

Granbull has the ability "Intimidate" which lowers the foe's attack when Granbull is sent out against it.

[edit] In the anime

A Granbull accompanies a Larvitar and a Kecleon at a large mansion in the short movie "Pikachu's Pikaboo" that accompanies "Pokémon 4Ever". It is quite courteous with Pikachu and pals and agrees to be part of a large game of hide-and-seek, and it is among the many Pokémon that get terrorized by a deranged lawnmower. In the trouble with Snubbull the Snubbull following Team Rocket evolved into a Granbull and came home with its owner.

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[edit] In other properties

[edit] In the card game

Granbull in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Granbull in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Granbull is possibly one of the most neglected second-generation Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As of December 2006, Granbull has only appeared in 2 sets: Neo Genesis and Skyridge. It did however make an appearance in EX Unseen Forces.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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