#088
Grimer
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Arms
- Habitat
- Urban
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 65
- EV Yield
- 1 HP
- Height
- 0.9 m (2'11")
- Weight
- 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Generation VI
Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Grimer’s sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.
Generation VII
Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.
It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies.
The wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They’re said to be on the verge of extinction.
Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won’t grow in its path.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
Generation II
As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
When two of these POKéMON's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
Generation III
GRIMER’s sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This POKéMON enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
GRIMER emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This POKéMON loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.
Born from polluted sludge in the sea, GRIMER’s favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.
Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into GRIMER. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Generation IV
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
As it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
Generation V
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 29 | Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Poison Gas | poi | N | — | 90% | 40 |
| 33 | Minimize | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 36 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 37 | SludgeSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | BelchSTAB | poi | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| 48 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 49 | Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 50 | Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 53 | Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Mean Look | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Punch | gho | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Shadow Sneak | gho | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Spit Up | nor | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| Stockpile | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Swallow | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Grimer may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Grimer
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Stat Calculator
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About Grimer
Grimer is a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years. Grimer stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Grimer Base Stats
Grimer has a base stat total of 325, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 80 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 25 (poor). Grimer is slow with a base Speed of 25.
Grimer Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Poison-type, Grimer is weak to Ground, Psychic-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Grimer 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Grimer Abilities
Grimer's abilities include Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch. Stench has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.. Sticky Hold prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Poison Touch, which has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Grimer Moves & Learnset
Grimer can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Belch (Poison, 120 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power). For coverage, Grimer can learn Fire Blast (Fire), Thunder (Electric), Flamethrower (Fire).
Training Grimer
Grimer has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Grimer yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Grimer belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Grimer is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Grimer → Muk). Wild Grimer may be found holding Nugget or Black Sludge.
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