Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Glimmora's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When this Pokémon detects danger, it will open up its crystalline petals and fire beams from its conical body.
Glimmora’s petals are made of crystallized poison energy. It has recently become evident that these petals resemble Tera Jewels.
Type-wise, Glimmora takes extra damage from Ground, Water, Psychic, and Steel. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Psychic, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Glimmora for 43-51%. Torkoal's Eruption hits Glimmora for 35-41%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Glimmora View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin6-8% U Turn6-7% Knock Off11-14% Draco Meteor43-51% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Glimmora View Torkoal builds →Eruption35-41% Heat Wave22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Glimmora View Carbink builds →Moonblast10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Glimmora View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
 Spidops Bug | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStakeout ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glimmora View Spidops builds →Knock Off16-19% | ||
Evolved from Glimmet. Glimmora is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. Defense grew the most through evolution (+48 over Glimmet), and Glimmora peaks at 525 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Glimmora to get Glimmet eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Nothing fancy here. Glimmora builds around Red Card for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs. Toxicdebris does its job quietly.
Best Build
Glimmora best EVs are Speed and HP
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Mud Shot
- Power Gem
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Power Gem
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Sludge Bomb
- Meteor Beam
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Mud Shot
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
- Power Gem
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Spiky Shield
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Mortal Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Spiky Shield
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Sludge Bomb
- Meteor Beam
- Earth Power
Moves
TMs carry this one. Glimmora learns Gunk Shot and Meteor Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fairy and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Glimmora learns Gunk Shot and Meteor Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fairy and beyond give it real matchup play.
A few locations for Glimmora with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Glimmora in Scarlet & Violet
To get Glimmora, start by catching Glimmet through walking encounters at Lv. 23-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GlimmetThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.23-5572%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.23-5572%MidEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Cave1%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Cave1%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Cave1%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Cave1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.23-55 Route1%Mid
Step 2Glimmora ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.35-6020%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.35-6020%Lateor evolve from Glimmet (Step 1)
Glimmora can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Glimmet from Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Glimmora in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Glimmet
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
- Step 2Glimmora ✓
We rate Glimmora A-Tier: a strong competitive pick. At 525 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 130 Sp. Atk stands out.
Toxic Debris is the go-to ability for Glimmora. It scatters poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team when the Pokémon takes damage from physical moves. Its hidden ability Corrosion can work in specific setups.
Base 86 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Glimmora is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Best way to handle Glimmora: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Glimmora joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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