Special
Wallbreaker
525High
86Moderate
ATier

Ground is a dangerous matchup for Glimmora — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 6 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Its damage comes from the special side. Introduced in Gen 9.

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.

Base Stats
525High
HP83
C
Attack55
D
Defense90
B
Sp. Atk130
A
Sp. Def81
C
Speed86
C
Total525
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Glimmora yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch25DifficultMedium Slow1.06M XP1.5m / 4'11"45kg / 99.2 lbs184Base XP
Pokedex Entries

When this Pokémon detects danger, it will open up its crystalline petals and fire beams from its conical body.

Scarlet

Glimmora’s petals are made of crystallized poison energy. It has recently become evident that these petals resemble Tera Jewels.

Violet

Glimmora Weakness

Vulnerable

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.

4xCriticali
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
None
4Weak
6Resist
0Immune
Scorei-3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesAbsorbs on switch
4x Ground — Earthquake, Earth Power, Scorching Sands
Abilities
Toxic DebrisScatters poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team when the Pokémon takes damage from physical moves.
CorrosionHAThis Pokémon can inflict poison on Poison and Steel Pokémon.

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.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Glimmet
RockPoison
Glimmora
RockPoison
HP
48
83+35
ATK
35
55+20
DEF
42
90+48
SP.ATK
105
130+25
SP.DEF
60
81+21
SPE
60
86+26
BST
350A-Tier
525A-Tier+175
ROLE
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Breeding
Easy

Breed with Glimmora to get Glimmet eggs easily using 54 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Explosion, Memento, Toxic.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
30 cycles·7,710 steps
Moderate~8 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
avaluggpolteageistglaliefroslassdachsbunsnoruntcarbinkbergmitesinisteacopperajahduraludonfidough

Nothing fancy here. Glimmora builds around Red Card for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. Toxicdebris does its job quietly.

Best Build

Hazard Setter
Ability
Toxicdebris
Item
Red Card
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Glimmora Moveset

  • Mortal SpinSTAB
  • Stealth RockSTAB
  • Mud Shot
  • Power GemSTAB

The egg pool carries weight here. Explosion and Memento aren't available any other way for Glimmora, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Gunk Shot and Meteor Beam for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Harden
30Normal
Lv 1
Rock Throw
509015Rock
Lv 1
Smack Down
5010015Rock
Lv 1
Spiky Shield+4
10Grass
Lv 1
Toxic Spikes
20Poison
Lv 7
Acid Spray
4010020Poison
Lv 11
Ancient Power
601005Rock
Lv 15
Rock Polish
20Rock
Lv 18
Stealth Rock
20Rock
Lv 22
Venoshock
6510010Poison
Lv 26
Sandstorm
10Rock
Lv 29
Self-Destruct
2001005Normal
Lv 33
Rock Slide
759010Rock
Lv 39
Power Gem
8010020Rock
Lv 44
Acid Armor
20Poison
Lv 50
Sludge Wave
9510010Poison

TM Moves

Src
TM13
Acid Spray
4010020Poison
TM17
Confuse Ray
10010Ghost
TM79
Dazzling Gleam
8010010Fairy
TM133
Earth Power
9010010Ground
TM47
Endure+4
10Normal
TM119
Energy Ball
9010010Grass
TM25
Facade
7010020Normal
TM93
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM152
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM102
Gunk Shot
120805Poison
TM163
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM104
Iron Defense
15Steel
TM75
Light Screen
30Psychic
TM220
Meteor Beam
1209010Rock
TM35
Mud Shot
559515Ground
TM101
Power Gem
8010020Rock
TM07
Protect+4
10Normal
TM50
Rain Dance
5Water
TM74
Reflect
20Psychic
TM85
Rest
5Psychic
TM76
Rock Blast
259010Rock
TM86
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM36
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM176
Sand Tomb
358515Ground
TM51
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM70
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM148
Sludge Bomb
9010010Poison
TM214
Sludge Wave
9510010Poison
TM179
Smack Down
5010015Rock
TM168
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM90
Spikes
20Ground
TM116
Stealth Rock
20Rock
TM150
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TM103
Substitute
10Normal
TM49
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM171
Tera Blast
8010010Normal
TM175
Toxic
9010Poison
TM91
Toxic Spikes
20Poison
TM45
Venoshock
6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Explosion
2501005Normal
Egg
Memento
10010Dark
Egg
Toxic
9010Poison

Tutor Moves

Glimmora can't learn any Tutor moves

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.

  1. Glimmet
    Step 1Catch Glimmet
    The Great Crater of Paldea
    VioletOverworldLv.23-5572%Mid
    EFFORTLESS
    The Great Crater of Paldea
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-5572%Mid
    EFFORTLESS
    East Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    East Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidCave
    HARD
    Glaseado Mountain
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidCave
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    North Province (Area Two) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    South Province (Area Six) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area One) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Three) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Cave
    VioletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
    West Province (Area Two) - Cave
    ScarletOverworldLv.23-551%MidRoute
    HARD
  2. Glimmora
    Step 2Glimmora
    The Great Crater of Paldea
    VioletOverworldLv.35-6020%Late
    EASY
    The Great Crater of Paldea
    ScarletOverworldLv.35-6020%Late
    EASY
    or evolve from Glimmet (Step 1)
  • We rate Glimmora A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. At 525 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 130 Sp. Atk stands out.

  • Glimmora's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), Greninja (Water), and Hatterene (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Excadrill is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Glimmet evolves into Glimmora at level 35. Glimmora is the fully evolved form. At 525 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.

  • Glimmora can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.

Glimmora joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

  • 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
    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
    Debut
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A