Grimmsnarl Best Moveset
Dark/Fairy at 120 Attack with AbilityPrankster giving priority to MoveLight Screen, MoveReflect, MoveThunder Wave, and MoveTaunt. Held ItemLight Clay extends screens to 8 turns. NatureCareful at 95 HP absorbs special hits between priority support turns. The moveset controls the pace for the team behind it. D-Tier but the Prankster utility warps team composition.
Prankster screens from Dark/Fairy in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 120 Attack with Thunder Wave and Reflect. The screen setter that hit back.
Best Moves
Best Build
Grimmsnarl best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Darkest Lariat
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Prankster nerfed against Dark-types. Two gens from screen setter to less reliable support.
Pivot Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Parting Shot
- Spirit Break
Recommended Teammates
Grimmsnarl Weakness
Poison, Steel, and Fairy moves hit Grimmsnarl for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic and Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Grimmsnarl can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Dragon |
What is Grimmsnarl Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Grimmsnarl
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Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Dragapult builds →U Turn19-23% Shadow Ball12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn12-15% Scald6-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemSouldew NatureTimid Moves View Latios builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDragonsmaw ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves View Regidrago builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Sableye builds →Knock Off3-4% | ||
Evolution
Grimmsnarl is the final form in a three-stage chain from Impidimp through Morgrem. Breeding this form produces Impidimp eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Impidimp gave Grimmsnarl the biggest boost in Attack (+75), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grimmsnarl to get Impidimp eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Grimmsnarl
A few locations for Grimmsnarl with moderate 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 Grimmsnarl in SV
To get Grimmsnarl, start by catching Impidimp through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ImpidimpKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldTagtree Thicket - ForestLv.16-36OverworldRate 20%
Step 2Catch or Evolve MorgremKitakami WildsLv.32-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.32-60OverworldTagtree Thicket - ForestLv.32-42OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
Step 3Grimmsnarl ✓Timeless WoodsLv.42-60OverworldNightor evolve from Morgrem (Step 2)
A few locations for Grimmsnarl with decent spawn rates across endgame 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 Grimmsnarl in SwSh
To get Grimmsnarl, start by catching Impidimp through walking encounters at Lv. 21-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ImpidimpGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 35%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%RainingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Heavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 5%All WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve MorgremGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldSwordRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%OvercastGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SandstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%ThunderstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-36GrassRate 20%All WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%Normal WeatherGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%RainingGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunGlimwood TangleLv.34-36OverworldShieldRate 20%SnowstormGlimwood TangleLv.34-37OverworldShieldRate 20%Heavy FogSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
Step 3Grimmsnarl ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%Overcastor evolve from Morgrem (Step 2)
Base Stats
Grimmsnarl's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It lives deep within the forest. Even after evolving into this splendid form, it hasn’t given up on its petty misdeeds and pranks.
Grimmsnarl Guide
Don't let Grimmsnarl's 510 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Roserade (Poison), Ferrothorn (Steel), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Grimmsnarl. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Run Prankster on Grimmsnarl. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Grimmsnarl also gets Frisk and Pickpocket, but they don't compare.
Grimmsnarl fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot, and Spiritbreak on Grimmsnarl. Reflect is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Grimmsnarl first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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- Gen 1RB
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
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