Stats & Training
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.
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
Grimer Weakness
Grimer is weak to Ground and Psychic. 4 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 type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x105-124%KO Earthquake 2x76-91% Psychic 2x94-111%KO Extrasensory 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x102-121%KO Dig 2x84-99% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Dig 2x99-118%KO | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x73-87% Dig 2x58-68% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x112-133%KO Dig 2x92-108%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x101-120%KO Earthquake 2x74-88% Psychic 2x91-107%KO Extrasensory 2x80-95% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x106-124%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x74-88% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Dig 2x87-102%KO Mud Bomb 2x58-68% Mud Shot 2x50-59% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x78-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x118-139%KO Dig 2x95-112%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Bronzong builds →Dream Eater 2x100-118%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Psychic 2x90-107%KO Extrasensory 2x81-95% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Dig 2x83-98% Mud Bomb 2x75-89% Mud-Slap 2x25-30% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x85-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x58-68% Mud Shot 2x48-57% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x125-147%KO Dream Eater 2x105-124%KO Earthquake 2x77-90% Psychic 2x95-112%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x88-105%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x77-91% Mud-Slap 2x26-31% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Dig 2x88-105%KO Mud Bomb 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x51-60% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gligar builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x80-95% | ||
In Platinum, Gliscor can KO Grimer with Earthquake (120-142%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 166-195%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO Ice Fang26-31% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grimer View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x166-195%KO Thunderbolt55-65% | ||
Platinum Evolution
One evolution ahead. Grimer grows into Muk through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool 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 31 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Explosion, Haze and 8 more to offspring.
Platinum Grimer Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Grimer cleanly, with Gunk Shot and Sludge Bomb anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Platinum Grimer Locations
Grimer requires the PokeRadar to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 1 spots across the map. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Best Locations to Catch Grimer in Platinum
Grimer Guide
Grimer has 2 evolution paths: Muk at level 38 and Alolan Muk at level 38. Different conditions, different results.
Grimer has 2 evolution paths: Muk at level 38 and Alolan Muk at level 38. Different method for each one.
For Platinum, 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.
Grimer is catchable in Platinum. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 18 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves