Grimer
#88 in the Black and White Pokédex • Sludge Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
Pokémon White
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
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Capture Rate
Base Experience
Normal
Shiny
Grimer
Sludge Pokémon
HP
80
Attack
80
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
50
Speed
25
Total
325
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Pound |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The target is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Start | Poison Gas | |  Status | - | 80 | 40 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit. |
| 4 | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| 12 | Disable | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| 17 | Minimize | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
| 20 | Sludge | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| 23 | Mud Bomb | | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| 28 | Fling |  | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| 33 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat. |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| 39 | Acid Armor | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| 44 | Sludge Wave | | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. |
| 49 | Gunk Shot | | Physical | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target. |
| 52 | Memento | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Haze |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Imprison | | Status | - | - | 10 | If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it. |
| Lick | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Mean Look | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| Scary Face | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. |
| Shadow Punch | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail. |
| Shadow Sneak | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Spit Up | | Special | - | 100 | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage. |
| Stockpile | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times. |
| Swallow | | Status | - | - | 10 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM41 | Torment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM64 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM66 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Stench
Ability Slot 1
The stench may cause the target to flinch.
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Sticky Hold
Ability Slot 2
Protects the Pokémon from item theft.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Poison Touch
Hidden Ability
May poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.