Grimer.
BST 325 · poison
Grimer is weak to Ground, Psychic and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
Grimer base stats
BST 325 · ranges at level 100Grimer weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeGrimer abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenGrimer evolution line
2 stagesGrimer evolves into Muk: level it up to 38 or higher. How to evolve Grimer, every game
Best Grimer moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerGrimer moves
gen 9 · 88 moves · 17 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 11 egg · 13 tutorGrimer Pokédex entries
7 generations · newest firstIts 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grimer species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Grimer
Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.
Grimer base stats
Grimer has a base stat total of 325, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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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