Sobble

Sobble
Pokémon character
Sobble artwork by Ken Sugimori
First game	Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019)
In-universe information
Species	Pokémon
Type	Water

Sobble, known in Japan as Messon (メッソン), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It was first introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield and is one of three Pokémon available to the player at the beginning of the game, along with Grookey and Scorbunny. It is a Water-type Pokémon and evolves into Drizzile, then Inteleon, both of which are also Water-type.

Sobble was designed by the development team to be a timid Pokémon in order to provide a contrast with the other starter Pokémon in Sword and Shield, Grookey and Scorbunny. While popular among fans, critical response was mixed, with some reviewers praising Sobble's design and personality, while others were confused as to why Sobble cries, calling it "annoying".