Stats & Training
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
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 |
Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Obtain MethodWest Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Chien-Pao builds →Dark Pulse 2x51-60% Night Slash 2x85-101%KO Sucker Punch 2x85-101%KO Hex 2x28-34% | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x54-64% Crunch 2x106-126%KO Bite 2x80-95% Snarl 2x37-45% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x87-103%KO Bite 2x66-77% Assurance 2x66-77% Snarl 2x46-54% | ||
Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x87-103%KO Dark Pulse 2x54-64% Hex 2x29-35% Snarl 2x37-45% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x37-45% Bite 2x46-54% Assurance 2x46-54% Snarl 2x26-31% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Extrasensory, Future Sight and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Grumpig Best Moveset
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
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
How to Get Grumpig in Scarlet & Violet
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)
Grumpig Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Nasty Plot with Icyrock is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Grumpig: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
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
