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Grimmsnarl

#861

darkfairy

1628

CP

2036

CP

Grimmsnarl Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Grimmsnarl can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Grimmsnarl level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–10 of 15

Grimmsnarl Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Grimmsnarl in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#305 of 1145 · F Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Ultra League

#151 of 844 · C Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Master League

#150 of 406 · C Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Great League (Mega Edition)

#286 of 1201 · F Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#145 of 905 · C Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Master League (Mega Edition)

#178 of 467 · C Tier

Sucker Punch

Multipurpose

Foul Play

Spam/Bait

Draining Kiss

Boost High Energy

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Grimmsnarl PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Grimmsnarl moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Fairy type

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Fighting type

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Grimmsnarl Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Grimmsnarl can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark- and Fighting-type damage. Bite and Sucker Punch match Grimmsnarl's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Bite

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

6

Energy

4

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

2

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

5

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

6

Energy

8

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

6

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

8

Energy

7

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bite

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Low Kick

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

Sucker Punch

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Grimmsnarl Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Grimmsnarl can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark-, Fairy-, and Fighting-type damage. Dark Pulse, Draining Kiss, Foul Play, and Play Rough match Grimmsnarl's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

80

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.9s – 1.2s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

80

Energy

-55

DPE

1.45

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Gyms & Raids

Power

70

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 1.9s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

65

Energy

-40

DPE

1.63

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

90

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.8s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

90

Energy

-60

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

50

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 1.9s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

20

Energy

-35

DPE

0.57

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Dark Pulse

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Draining Kiss

100%62.5%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%62.5%100%

Foul Play

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Play Rough

100%62.5%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%160%62.5%100%

Power Up Punch

160%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%62.5%62.5%160%39.1%100%160%160%62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Grimmsnarl carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust50,000Candy50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grimmsnarl's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Sucker Punch and Play Rough make up Grimmsnarl's best raid moveset, dealing 12.9 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Grimmsnarl for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Grimmsnarl's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Draining Kiss. Grimmsnarl's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Grimmsnarl learn in Pokémon GO?

Grimmsnarl can learn 3 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Grimmsnarl's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Grimmsnarl costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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