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Trubbish is a Poison-type Pokemon known for its trash bag design, poison gas, hazard moves and evolution into Garbodor. This guide covers Trubbish’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Trubbish guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Trubbish is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Trash Bag Pokemon and evolves into Garbodor at Level 36.
Competitive Overview
Trubbish is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because it has modest base stats, but it can still provide utility in lower-power formats with hazards and disruption.
Trubbish’s biggest strengths are access to Toxic Spikes, Spikes and Poison-type attacks. Its biggest issue is that it is often outclassed by stronger Poison-type Pokemon and by its evolved form, Garbodor.
Here are the key facts to know about Trubbish, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Trubbish
National Dex
#0568
Type
Poison
Species
Trash Bag Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
68.3 lbs / 31.0 kg
31.0 kg
Abilities
Stench, Sticky Hold, Aftermath
Trubbish has modest stats with its best traits coming from Speed and balanced defenses for an unevolved Pokemon. It is mainly valued for utility moves rather than raw damage.
Trubbish can use Poison, Ground, Grass, Fighting and Dark coverage across different Pokemon games. These are some of Trubbish’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A high-power Poison-type attack that gives this Pokemon major damage potential when accuracy is not a concern.
A reliable special Poison-type move with strong power and a chance to poison the target.
A useful hazard move that can poison grounded opposing Pokemon as they switch in.
A strong entry hazard option that adds chip damage against grounded foes.
A physical Poison-type attack that provides dependable same-type damage.
Coverage that helps pressure Ground, Rock and Water-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can also restore HP, giving this Pokemon extra staying power.
A coverage option that can help hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Trubbish can learn Poison, Normal, Grass, Ground, Dark and Fighting moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Trubbish’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Trubbish is a Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but it is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Poison
Weaknesses
Ground, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy
Immunity
None
Trubbish’s abilities focus on disruption, item protection and punishing contact depending on the game and format.
May cause the target to flinch when Trubbish deals damage with an attacking move in games where this effect applies.
Prevents Trubbish’s held item from being removed by opposing moves or effects.
Damages an attacker that knocks out Trubbish with a contact move when this hidden ability is available.
Trubbish evolves into Garbodor at Level 36. The full Trubbish evolution line is Trubbish and Garbodor.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Trubbish at Level 36
Trubbish’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Trubbish is found in urban, trash, industrial or polluted areas, and it evolves into Garbodor at Level 36.
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Trubbish had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 5 and Route 16. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 5 and Route 16. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 4, Route 5 and Route 16. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 5 and Route 16. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Lost Hotel. |
 Pokemon Y |
Lost Hotel. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 110. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 110. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Malie City. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Malie City. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Malie City. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Malie City. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 3, plus select Wild Area and Expansion Pass areas. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 3, plus select Wild Area and Expansion Pass areas. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found on trash bins in Rouge Sector 6. Alpha Trubbish can also be found inside Vert Sector 5. |
| Game | Where to Find Trubbish |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Trubbish. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Trubbish is a Poison-type Pokemon.
Trubbish is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Trubbish evolves into Garbodor at Level 36.
Trubbish’s abilities are Stench, Sticky Hold and Aftermath.
Trubbish’s best moves often include Gunk Shot, Sludge Bomb, Toxic Spikes, Spikes, Poison Jab, Seed Bomb, Drain Punch and Dark Pulse.
Trubbish is usually a niche Pokemon, but it can be useful for hazards and Poison-type utility in lower-power formats.
The most common way to get Trubbish is to catch it in game-specific locations such as Route 5, Route 16, Lost Hotel, Malie City, Route 3 or other supported areas depending on the game.
No, Trubbish does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form.
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