Grimer Best Moveset
Poison at 80 Attack with 80 HP and 25 Speed. AbilityPoison Touch adds a 30% poison chance on contact moves, but the Speed means going last against everything. The moveset is a slow physical placeholder. Evolve to Muk for 105 Attack and HP that absorb multiple hits.
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Grimer's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 40.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Harden
- Toxic
- Mimic
- Disable
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Curse
- Sludge Bomb
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Leftovers, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Sludge Bomb
- Dig
- Acid Armor
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Choice Specs, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Explosion
- Gunk Shot
- Poison Jab
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mud Slap
- Stockpile
- Poison Jab
- Swallow
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poisontouch with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Acid Armor
- Thunder Punch
- Incinerate
- Power Up Punch
Recommended Teammates
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Stickyhold with Berryjuice, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Fire Punch
- Gunk Shot
- Thief
Grimer saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Grimer maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Poisontouch with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Haze
- Memento
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Grimer Weakness
Grimer is weak to Ground and Psychic. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
What is Grimer Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Grimer
Excadrill's Earthquake hits Grimer for 74-87%. Gardevoir threatens a KO with Psychic (92-108%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x74-87% Rapid Spin12-15% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast24-28% Psychic 2x92-108%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Grimer grows into Muk through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 175 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Grimer easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Grimer
Easy grab on Grimer with high spawn rates across 8 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Grimer in SV
To get Grimer, start by catching Grimer through walking encounters at Lv. 19-80. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
decent spawn rates for Grimer across 10 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Grimer in BDSP
The path to Grimer starts with Grimer at Lv. 18-63 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Grimer ✓Route 212 - SouthLv.18-20Using PokeRadarRate 22%Bogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Muk
Grimer starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Grimer in LGPE
Grimer is your first catch on the way to Grimer. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 37-44 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Easy grab on Grimer with high spawn rates across 6 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Grimer in USUM
The path to Grimer starts with Grimer at Lv. 5-28 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Base Stats
HP and Attack carry most of Grimer's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
Grimer Guide
You can run Grimer through the first few routes without issues. 325 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Muk as fast as you can.
Yes. Alolan Grimer is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 7. Plays completely differently from the original.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Grimer has appeared in 19 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves