Special
Balanced
370Low
70Moderate
DTier

Morgrem sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Impidimp but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Grimmsnarl as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Part of the Gen 8 roster.

Nothing fancy in Morgrem's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
370Avg
HP65
C
Attack60
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk75
C
Sp. Def55
D
Speed70
C
Total370
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Morgrem yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch120ModerateMedium Fast1M XP0.8m / 2'07"12.5kg / 27.6 lbs130Base XP
Pokedex Entries

When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it’s trying to lure opponents in so that it can stab them with its spear-like hair.

Sword

With sly cunning, it tries to lure people into the woods. Some believe it to have the power to make crops grow.

Shield

Morgrem Weakness

Good

Morgrem is weak to Poison, Steel, and Fairy-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Dragon-type moves entirely.

4xCriticali
None
½xResisti
¼xResisti
0xImmunei
3Weak
2Resist
2Immune
Scorei+3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
PranksterRaises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
FriskReveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
PickpocketHASteals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Morgrem sits between Impidimp and Grimmsnarl in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Impidimp
DarkFairy
Morgrem
DarkFairy
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairy
HP
45
65+20
95+30
ATK
45
60+15
120+60
DEF
30
45+15
65+20
SP.ATK
55
75+20
95+20
SP.DEF
40
55+15
75+20
SPE
50
70+20
60-10
BST
265C-Tier
370D-Tier+105
510B-Tier+140
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Special
Physical
Breeding
Moderate

Breed with Morgrem to get Impidimp eggs using 41 partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.

Egg Groups
FairyHumanshape
Gender
100.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
togekissraichuazumarilltogedemarutogeticpikachuroseradegrimmsnarlgardevoirgalladehawluchacinderace

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Most of Morgrem's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Foul Play and Play Rough, but Normal and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 1
Confide
20Normal
Lv 1
Fake Out+3
4010010Normal
Lv 1
False Surrender
8010Dark
Lv 1
Flatter
10015Dark
Lv 12
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Lv 16
Assurance
6010010Dark
Lv 20
Swagger
8515Normal
Lv 24
Sucker Punch+1
701005Dark
Lv 28
Torment
10015Dark
Lv 35
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
Lv 40
Nasty Plot
20Dark
Lv 46
Play Rough
909010Fairy
Lv 52
Foul Play
9510015Dark

TM Moves

Src
TM58
Assurance
6010010Dark
TM31
Attract
10015Normal
TR58
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TR92
Dazzling Gleam
8010010Fairy
TM63
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
TM87
Draining Kiss
5010010Fairy
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM47
Fake Tears
10020Dark
TR81
Foul Play
9510015Dark
TR18
Leech Life
8010010Bug
TM17
Light Screen
30Psychic
TR07
Low Kick
10020Fighting
TM01
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TR14
Metronome
10Normal
TR68
Nasty Plot
20Dark
TR90
Play Rough
909010Fairy
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM18
Reflect
20Psychic
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM79
Retaliate
701005Normal
TM42
Revenge-4
6010010Fighting
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TR37
Taunt
10020Dark
TM23
Thief
6010025Dark
TR95
Throat Chop
8010015Dark
TM14
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TR38
Trick
10010Psychic
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Morgrem doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Burning Jealousy
701005Fire
Tutor
Lash Out
751005Dark

decent spawn rates across 18 locations for Morgrem in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Morgrem in Sword & Shield

The path to Morgrem starts with Impidimp at Lv. 21-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Impidimp
    Step 1Catch Impidimp
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstorm
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstorm
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense Sun
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidIntense Sun
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSnowing
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidRaining
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidRaining
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.27-2920%MidNormal Weather
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.27-2920%MidNormal Weather
    EASY
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrassLv.27-2910%MidOvercast
    MODERATE
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrassLv.27-2910%MidOvercast
    MODERATE
    Hammerlocke Hills
    ShieldGrassLv.28-3010%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Hammerlocke Hills
    SwordGrassLv.28-3010%MidHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Motostoke Outskirts
    ShieldGrassLv.21-245%MidAll Weather
    CHALLENGING
    Motostoke Outskirts
    SwordGrassLv.21-245%MidAll Weather
    CHALLENGING
    Slippery Slope
    ShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Slippery Slope
    SwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
  2. Morgrem
    Step 2Morgrem
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestRaining
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3720%LateForestHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestOvercast
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestNormal Weather
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestSnowstorm
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    SwordOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestAll Weather
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldGrassLv.34-3620%LateForestAll Weather
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestThunderstorm
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    SwordGrassLv.34-3620%LateForestAll Weather
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestIntense Sun
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestSnowing
    EASY
    Glimwood Tangle
    ShieldOverworldLv.34-3620%LateForestSandstorm
    EASY
    Snowslide Slope
    ShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Snowslide Slope
    SwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostIceHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Giant's Bed
    ShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Giant's Bed
    SwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    ShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    SwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    or evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
  • At 370 BST, Morgrem is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Grimmsnarl before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • Morgrem's biggest threats include Crobat (Poison), Lucario (Steel), and Mimikyu (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • Impidimp evolves into Morgrem at level 32. Morgrem evolves into Grimmsnarl at level 42. Morgrem is a middle-stage evolution in the Impidimp line.

  • Morgrem gets Prankster, Frisk, and Pickpocket. But Prankster is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

  • Morgrem is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.

  • Morgrem can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.

Since Sword & Shield, Morgrem has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Morgrem has appeared steadily across every generation since.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Debut
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A