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Grimer

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Grimer

#50 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Sludge Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Sun

Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years.

Moon

It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.

Details

Type

Poison

Category

Sludge Pokémon

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

30 kg (66.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0088

Pokédex

#50

Stats

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.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #50Melemele #50Ula'ula #28
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
65

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

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

Grimer

#50

Level 38

Muk

Muk

#51

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartPoison GasPoisonStatus-9040

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

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

7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

12DisableNormalStatus-10020

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

15SludgePoisonSpecial6510020

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

18Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

21MinimizeNormalStatus--10

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

26FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

29Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

32Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

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

37ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

40Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

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

43Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--20

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

46BelchPoisonSpecial1209010

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

48MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

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

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

HazeIceStatus--30

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

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

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

LickGhostPhysical3010030

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Mean LookNormalStatus--5

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

Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60-20

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

Shadow SneakGhostPhysical4010030

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

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

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.

StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
BideNormalPhysical--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

DigGroundPhysical8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

EndureNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

MimicNormalStatus--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

MimicNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Zap CannonElectricSpecial120505

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Stench

Ability Slot 1

By releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.

Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

Sticky Hold

Ability Slot 2

Items held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Poison Touch(Hidden Ability)

May poison a target when the Pokémon makes contact.

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

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