Mid-stage Pokemon like Impidimp rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Grimmsnarl, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Wily Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 8.
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.
The reason this Pokémon causes trouble for those it feels close to is because Impidimp itself gets irritable if it can’t absorb negative emotions.
They live in groups, pestering and playing pranks on each other to polish their troublemaking skills.
Impidimp Weakness
GoodImpidimp's Dark/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Steel, and Fairy moves. It shrugs off Psychic and Dragon-type attacks completely.
Three stages ahead. Impidimp grows into Morgrem, then pushes on to Grimmsnarl. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 245 total stats over Impidimp.
How to Evolve
Breed Impidimp with 45 breeding partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Parting Shot to offspring.
Parting Shot keeps your team's momentum going. Impidimp doesn't need to stay in long, Lightclay provides extra utility and a spread EV build EVs make every visit count. Reflect threatens on the way out. Prankster adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Impidimp Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Parting Shot
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Impidimp. TMs unlock Normal and Fire coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Foul Play and Play Rough into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Impidimp appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Impidimp is meant to evolve into Morgrem. At 265 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Impidimp evolves into Morgrem at level 32. Impidimp is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Prankster is what you want on Impidimp. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Frisk, Pickpocket) work on paper but Prankster is what makes Impidimp worth using.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Impidimp is leaning toward the special side (base 55 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Impidimp can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Impidimp joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A