
Impidimp Best Moveset
Dark/Fairy at 55 Sp. Atk and 50 Speed with AbilityPrankster giving priority to status moves. Dragon immunity from the Fairy typing. The stats are pre-evolution level. Evolve through to Grimmsnarl for 120 Attack and Prankster screens that support the entire team.
Impidimp saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Impidimp's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Impidimp best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Taunt
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Impidimp saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Impidimp maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Impidimp Weakness
Impidimp's Dark/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Steel, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic and Dragon-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Dragon |
What is Impidimp Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Impidimp
Mienfoo can KO Impidimp with High Jump Kick (124-146%). Mudbray's Earthquake hits Impidimp for 76-90%. Elekid deals 36-42% with Discharge.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off15-18% U Turn67-79% High Jump Kick124-146%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mudbray builds →Earthquake76-90% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemAssault Vest NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Elekid builds →Discharge36-42% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityTanglinghair ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves View Diglett-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Three stages ahead. Impidimp grows into Morgrem, then pushes on to Grimmsnarl. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 245 total stats over Impidimp. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Impidimp with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Impidimp
Impidimp appears at decent spawn rates across 6 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Impidimp in SV
Impidimp is your first catch on the way to Impidimp. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Impidimp ✓Kitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldTagtree Thicket - ForestLv.16-36OverworldRate 20%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MorgremKitakami WildsLv.32-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.32-60OverworldTagtree Thicket - ForestLv.32-42OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into GrimmsnarlTimeless WoodsLv.42-60OverworldNightor evolve from Morgrem (Step 2)
Impidimp starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 24 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Impidimp in SwSh
Impidimp is your first catch on the way to Impidimp. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 21-65 across 44 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Impidimp ✓Giant'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 into 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 3Catch or Evolve into GrimmsnarlLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 25%Overcastor evolve from Morgrem (Step 2)
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Impidimp flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
They live in groups, pestering and playing pranks on each other to polish their troublemaking skills.
Impidimp Guide
You can run Impidimp through the first few routes without issues. 265 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Morgrem as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Impidimp joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 8SwShDebut

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

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