Don't let the raw stats fool you. Thick Fat halves incoming Fire and Ice damage, and that completely changes the math for Grumpig. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Part of the Gen 3 roster.
Nothing fancy in Grumpig's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.
It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes’ minds.
Grumpig Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Grumpig takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Grumpig's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Grumpig is what Spoink becomes. Breed it for Spoink eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Spoink pushed Grumpig to 470 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +30.
How to Evolve
Breed with Grumpig to get Spoink eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Grumpig can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Thickfat supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Grumpig Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 16 types, with Poison and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psychic keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 14 types, with Dark and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 11 types, with Poison and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 14 types, with Poison and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
6 encounter spots for Grumpig at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Grumpig in Scarlet & Violet
To get Grumpig, start by catching Spoink through walking encounters at Lv. 10-51. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SpoinkMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.10-3012%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.10-3012%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRoute
Step 2Grumpig ✓MODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.32-518%LateRouteor evolve from Spoink (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Grumpig in Legends: Z-A. Bring Spoink over from Ruby, Emerald, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Grumpig directly. Start with Spoink at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 32. The 2-stage line from Spoink to Grumpig is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Grumpig in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Catch SpoinkEFFORTLESSRoute 214Shining PearlGrassLv.22-2340%MidRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 214Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.22-2340%MidRouteSwarm active
Step 2Grumpig ✓
Grumpig is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Grumpig in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Spoink
Step 2Grumpig ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CragUltra SunInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionUltra Space Wilds - CragUltra MoonInteract with PokemonLv.60PostDistortionor evolve from Spoink (Step 1)
Grumpig looks average on paper at 470 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Grumpig's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Spoink evolves into Grumpig at level 32. Grumpig is the fully evolved form. It sits at 470 BST in its evolved form.
Grumpig gets Thick Fat, Own Tempo, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Grumpig is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Grumpig appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Grumpig appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A