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Grimer

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#0088 in the National Pokédex • Sludge Pokémon

Grimer sprite

Normal

Shiny Grimer sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Sludge Pokémon

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

30 kg (66.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0088

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

50

94

218

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

25

49

163

Total

325

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Grimer, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Grimer

Grimer

#0088

Level 38

Muk

Muk

#0089

Other forms of Grimer in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.

Grimer sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Grimer in Pokémon GO
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon GO
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO
Shiny Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Grimer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Grimer in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Grimer in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Grimer in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Grimer in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Grimer in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Grimer in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Grimer in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Grimer in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Grimer in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Grimer in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Grimer in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Grimer in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Grimer in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Grimer in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Grimer in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Grimer in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Grimer in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Grimer learns there.
Grimer in Scarlet and Violet

Moves Grimer learns by leveling up in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
StartPound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035
StartPoison Gas

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the faces of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those it hits.

Poison-9040
4Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.

Normal--30
7Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
12Disable

For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

Normal-10020
15Sludge

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Poison6510020
18Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Ground559515
21Minimize

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply boosts its evasiveness.

Normal--10
26Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
29Sludge Bomb

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
32Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

Poison9510010
37Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.

Normal-8540
40Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805
43Acid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

Poison--20
46Belch

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Poison1209010
48Memento

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Dark-10010
Moves Grimer can learn from Technical Machines in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
TM001Take Down

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
TM005Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM006Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
TM007Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM013Acid Spray

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Poison4010020
TM017Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.

Ghost-10010
TM018Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM025Facade

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM029Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Ghost6510010
TM035Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM036Rock Tomb

The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.

Rock609515
TM043Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM045Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM047Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

Normal--10
TM049Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

Fire--5
TM050Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Water--5
TM051Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM055Dig

The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM059Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
TM066Body Slam

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TM067Fire Punch

The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015
TM068Thunder Punch

The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015
TM069Ice Punch

The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
TM070Sleep Talk

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

Normal--10
TM073Drain Punch

The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010
TM080Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10
TM083Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM085Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

Psychic--5
TM086Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM087Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM092Imprison

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

Psychic--10
TM102Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805
TM103Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM111Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM114Shadow Ball

The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM125Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM126Thunderbolt

The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM130Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Normal--20
TM141Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM148Sludge Bomb

The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM166Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM171Tera Blast

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Normal8010010
TM174Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
TM175Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM202Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.

Normal--20
TM214Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

Poison9510010
TM224Curse

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Ghost--10
Egg moves Grimer can learn in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Acid Spray

The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Poison4010020
Curse

A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

Ghost--10
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5
Shadow Punch

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Ghost60-20
Shadow Sneak

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

Ghost4010030
Spit Up

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power.

Normal-10010
Stockpile

The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.

Normal--20
Swallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored.

Normal--10

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