Utility
Balanced
370Low
70Moderate
DTier

Morgrem sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Impidimp but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Grimmsnarl as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Part of the Gen 8 roster.

Nothing fancy in Morgrem's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
370Avg
HP65
C
Attack60
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk75
C
Sp. Def55
D
Speed70
C
Total370
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Morgrem yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch120ModerateMedium Fast1M XP0.8m / 2'07"12.5kg / 27.6 lbs130Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Morgrem prefers dirty tactics, like ambushing, because it doesn’t have confidence in its brawn.

Scarlet

This Pokémon absorbs negative emotions and turns them into energy. It’s popular with people who tend to think gloomy thoughts.

Violet

Morgrem Weakness

Good

Morgrem is weak to Poison, Steel, and Fairy-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Dragon-type moves entirely.

4xCriticali
None
½xResisti
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
PranksterRaises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
FriskReveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
PickpocketHASteals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Morgrem sits between Impidimp and Grimmsnarl in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Impidimp
DarkFairy
Morgrem
DarkFairy
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairy
HP
45
65+20
95+30
ATK
45
60+15
120+60
DEF
30
45+15
65+20
SP.ATK
55
75+20
95+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SPE
50
70+20
60-10
BST
265C-Tier
370D-Tier+105
510B-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Physical
Breeding
Moderate

Breed with Morgrem to get Impidimp eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.

Egg Groups
FairyHumanshape
Gender
100.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekissmanaphyraichuazumarilltogedemarutogeticpachirisupikachuroseradegardevoirinfernapegallade

Still unevolved, still relevant. Morgrem's Eviolite bulk with a spread EV build EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Prankster adds passive value. Parting Shot gives it offensive presence.

Best Build

Wall
Ability
Prankster
Item
EvioliteBULK
Nature
Calm+SPD
EVs

Best Morgrem Moveset

  • Parting ShotSTAB
  • ReflectUtility
  • Light Screen
  • Thunder Wave

Most of Morgrem's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Foul Play and Play Rough, but Normal and Fire and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 1
Confide
20Normal
Lv 1
Fake Out+3
4010010Normal
Lv 1
Flatter
10015Dark
Lv 12
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Lv 16
Assurance
6010010Dark
Lv 20
Swagger
8515Normal
Lv 24
Sucker Punch+1
701005Dark
Lv 28
Torment
10015Dark
Lv 35
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
Lv 40
Nasty Plot
20Dark
Lv 46
Play Rough
909010Fairy
Lv 52
Foul Play
9510015Dark

TM Moves

Src
TM195
Burning Jealousy
701005Fire
TM22
Chilling Water
5010020Water
TM94
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM79
Dazzling Gleam
8010010Fairy
TM73
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
TM37
Draining Kiss
5010010Fairy
TM47
Endure+4
10Normal
TM25
Facade
7010020Normal
TM03
Fake Tears
10020Dark
TM43
Fling
10010Dark
TM62
Foul Play
9510015Dark
TM92
Imprison
10Psychic
TM199
Lash Out
751005Dark
TM95
Leech Life
8010010Bug
TM75
Light Screen
30Psychic
TM12
Low Kick
10020Fighting
TM80
Metronome
10Normal
TM139
Misty Terrain
10Fairy
TM140
Nasty Plot
20Dark
TM127
Play Rough
909010Fairy
TM07
Protect+4
10Normal
TM74
Reflect
20Psychic
TM85
Rest
5Psychic
TM06
Scary Face
10010Normal
TM61
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TM70
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM103
Substitute
10Normal
TM01
Take Down
908520Normal
TM87
Taunt
10020Dark
TM171
Tera Blast
8010010Normal
TM18
Thief
6010025Dark
TM221
Throat Chop
8010015Dark
TM82
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TM20
Trailblaze
5010020Grass
TM109
Trick
10010Psychic

Egg Moves

Morgrem doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Morgrem can't learn any Tutor moves

Morgrem starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Morgrem in Scarlet & Violet

Impidimp is your first catch on the way to Morgrem. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-42 across 4 total spots in the chain.

  1. Impidimp
    Step 1Catch Impidimp
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidForest
    EASY
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.16-3620%MidForest
    EASY
  2. Morgrem
    Step 2Morgrem
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    VioletOverworldLv.32-426%LateForest
    MODERATE
    Tagtree Thicket - Forest
    ScarletOverworldLv.32-426%LateForest
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
  • At 370 BST, Morgrem is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Grimmsnarl before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • Morgrem's biggest threats include Crobat (Poison), Lucario (Steel), and Mimikyu (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Impidimp evolves into Morgrem at level 32. Morgrem evolves into Grimmsnarl at level 42. Morgrem is a middle-stage evolution in the Impidimp line.

  • Morgrem gets Prankster, Frisk, and Pickpocket. But Prankster is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

  • Morgrem is leaning toward the special side (base 75 Sp. Atk). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.

  • Morgrem can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.

Since Sword & Shield, Morgrem has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Morgrem has appeared steadily across every generation since.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Debut
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A