Sobble is one of the three Pokemon starters available in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Sobble is the water-type starter and is shown in its introduction to be timid and emotional. It evolves into Drizzile at level 16 and evolves into Inteleon at level 35. Likely based on the veiled chameleon, Sobble is a versatile starter with a wide variety of moves it can learn, with a design that has made it very popular. Notably, Sobble’s nervousness and timid demeanor made it very relatable to audiences when it was first released, with its demure and relaxed personality contrasting the other two extroverted starters. While Sobble has a cute demeanor which made it popular, its versatility and possibilities for strength make it a wonderful first Pokemon in the Sword and Shield games.
About Sobble
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon Journeys: The Series |
| First appearance in game | Sword and Shield |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | -->Drizzile --> Inteleon |
| 1st Evo level | 16 |
| 2nd Evo level | 35 |
| Pokedex Entry | When scared, this Pokémon cries. Its tears pack the chemical punch of 100 onions, and attackers won't be able to resist weeping. When it gets wet, its skin changes color, and this Pokémon becomes invisible as if it were camouflaged. |
Sobble Base stats
| HP | 50 |
| ATTACK | 40 |
| DEFENCE | 40 |
| SP. ATTACK | 70 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 40 |
| SPEED | 70 |
| TOTAL | 310 |
Appearance of Sobble
Sobble has light-blue skin with teal spots and a light blue underbelly and face. Sobble has a yellow protrusion at the top of its head which resembles a fin, a rounded blue tail resembling a chameleon, and teal eyes with white pupils and sclerae. Sobble’s limbs are thin and sticky, allowing it to stick to other objects for climbing and its head is disproportionately large. Sobble usually sports a worried expression and can camouflage itself into water. Sobble can also move as both a quadruped and a biped Pokemon.
Behavior of Sobble
Sobble is shown to be very timid and easily threatened. When threatened, Sobble will secrete what appears to be sweat and tears which can serve the purpose of disarming any dangers by causing those nearby to start crying uncontrollably. Sobble will sob and spread its tears while escaping in order to prevent others from following it. Finally, Sobble can camouflage itself into the water, which also serves to hide from danger.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Sobble has stats similar to what you would expect from a starter, with the same base stat total as Grookey and Scorbunny, with its highest stats being its speed and special attack. Since Sobble is a water type, it is weak to grass and electric-type attacks and is strong against the ground, rock, and fire-type Pokemon. While it is at a disadvantage since it is not fully evolved, its evolution chain has a wide variety of versatile moves it can learn for maximum type coverage. Overall Sobble and its evolutions are excellent for a wide range of type coverages and a speed-based Pokemon.
Shiny Sobble
Shiny Sobble version of Sobble has a light blue-pink tone instead of the traditional greenish blue tone. A Shiny Sobble can be found through breeding just like any other shiny Pokemon.
Best moveset
Since Sobble isn’t fully evolved, it is at a disadvantage in combat. Until it is fully evolved, determining an ideal moveset is difficult. Generally, STAB (same-type attack bonus) attacks and utilizing Sobble’s high speed as support is best until Sobble is evolved.
| U-turn | Surf |
| Liquidation | Reflect |
How to catch Sobble in Pokemon Go?
Sobble is not yet available in Pokemon Go.
Video Guide
Trivia
- Sobble has a similar color scheme to that of male veiled chameleons and it also resembles a basilisk lizard, which are able to run across water
- The name Sobble is based on sob and bubble or dribble
- Along with Scorbunny and Grookey, Sobble was the first Pokemon in Sword and Shield games to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2019
- Sobble was designed to be popular in Japan, but its popularity with Western audience was surprising to Game Freak
- Sobble is the lightest water-type starter Pokemon in the main game series
- Sobble can use its forelimbs as arms to move as a biped
FAQs
Q. What does Sobble evolve into?
Sobble evolves into Drizzile at level 16 and evolves into Inteleon at level 35.
Q. Why does Sobble cry so much?
Sobble is shown to be very timid and easily threatened. When threatened, Sobble will secrete what appears to be sweat and tears which can serve the purpose of disarming any dangers by causing those nearby to start crying uncontrollably. This crying behavior is used to distract potential danger in order to flee since Sobble is a very nervous and timid Pokemon.
Q. Is Sobble a good starter?
Sobble and its evolutions are excellent for a wide range of type coverages and its high speed allows it to attack fast with powerful type coverage moves. These characteristics make Sobble an excellent choice for a starter Pokemon.
Q. Is Sobble sad?
Sobble is a nervous and timid Pokemon that uses its tears to defend itself since Sobble’s tears cause those nearby to start crying uncontrollably, with a similar effect to incredibly strong onions. Sobble is more fearful than sad, but it is still a very strong Pokemon.
Q. Who can breed with Sobble?
Sobble is a part of the Water 1 and Field egg groups, along with Pokemon like Chewtle, Wooper, and Eiscue.
Q. How do I get a Shiny Sobble?
Just like with any other shiny Pokemon, a shiny Sobble can be found through breeding Sobble or its evolutions with other Pokemon in the Water 1 and Field egg groups.
Conclusion
Sobble charmed the public with its cute design and its pitiable behavior, which charmed empathetic players all over. Sobble is a versatile starter with a wide variety of moves and type advantages, with Sobble’s nervousness and timid demeanor making it very relatable to Japanese and Western audiences. Sobble an excellent choice for a starter Pokemon, and one of the most popular Generation VIII Pokemon, for what should be obvious reasons.
