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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Grumpig for 39-46%. Kingambit's Sucker Punch also KOs at 93-109%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave39-46% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch17-20% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x38-45% Draco Meteor69-81% Shadow Ball 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x85-100%KO Extreme Speed32-38% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Grumpig best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Protect
- Expanding Force
- Belch
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Energy Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Belch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Expanding Force
- Encore
- Simple Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Focus Blast
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Protect
- Expanding Force
- Belch
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Energy Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Belch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Expanding Force
- Encore
- Simple Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
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Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 SpoinkSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-30 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-30 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%Late
Step 2Grumpig ✓North Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-51 Route8%Lateor 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 SpoinkRoute 214Shining PearlGrass Lv.22-23 Route40%MidSwarm activeRoute 214Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22-23 Route40%MidSwarm 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 Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostUltra Space Wilds - CragUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostor 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Best way to handle Grumpig: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Grumpig appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 7SM
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