#088 · Grimer *

Grimer

Pokédex No. #088

In-game variants

Description	EV Statistics
Grimer is a Poison type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #88. Born from sludge, these Pokemon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies. Abilities: Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch Gender ratio: 50% male / 50% female Evolution: Evolves into Muk starting at level 16.	Total: 235
	80 HP	80 Atk	50 Def	25 Speed

Grimer Population

Name	Male	Female	Genderless	Total
Grimer	245	235	3	483
ShinyGrimer	30	66	0	96
HauntedGrimer	22	11	2	35
DemonGrimer	10	21	2	33
EternalGrimer	11	14	3	28
GlitterGrimer	15	16	3	34

Evolutionary Chain
Grimer Level 16 Muk

Grimer weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Ground Psychic

Takes half damage from: Grass Fighting Poison Fairy

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Grimer learns by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
–	Disable	Normal	–	100	20
–	Pound	Normal	40	100	35
7	Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	10
23	Mud Bomb	Ground	65	85	10
26	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100	10
28	Fling	Dark	–	100	10
30	Poison Gas	Poison	–	90	40
32	Screech	Normal	–	85	40
33	Minimize	Normal	–	–	10
37	Sludge	Poison	65	100	20
42	Harden	Normal	–	–	30
44	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100	10
44	Gunk Shot	Poison	120	80	5
46	Belch	Poison	120	90	10
53	Memento	Dark	–	100	10
55	Acid Armor	Poison	–	–	20

TM moves Grimer can learn (71)

Fire Punch · Ice Punch · Thunderpunch · Body Slam · Flamethrower · Strength · Mega Drain · Thunderbolt · Thunder · Dig · Toxic · Rage · Mimic · Double Team · Haze · Bide · Self Destruct · Lick · Fire Blast · Explosion · Rest · Rock Slide · Substitute · Thief · Snore · Curse · Protect · Scary Face · Sludge Bomb · Mud-Slap · Zap Cannon · Giga Drain · Endure · Swagger · Mean Look · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Frustration · Pain Split · Dynamic Punch · Hidden Power · Rain Dance · Sunny Day · Shadow Ball · Stockpile · Spit Up · Swallow · Torment · Facade · Taunt · Imprison · Secret Power · Rock Tomb · Shadow Punch · Shock Wave · Natural Gift · Payback · Fling · Poison Jab · Shadow Sneak · Gunk Shot · Captivate · Venoshock · Sludge Wave · Acid Spray · Round · Incinerate · Confide · Infestation · Power-Up Punch

Grimer in battle

Grimer has 80 HP, 80 Attack, 50 Defense and 25 Speed, which adds up to 235. That is the #717 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 5% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is Attack at 80.

Strongest moves of its own type: Belch (120 power, 90% accuracy), Gunk Shot (120 power, 80% accuracy), Sludge Wave (95 power, 100% accuracy), Sludge Bomb (90 power, 100% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Zap Cannon (120 power, 50% accuracy), Fire Blast (110 power, 85% accuracy), Thunder (110 power, 70% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.

Where to find Grimer

Grimer is not a wild encounter on any of the standard maps. Pokémon like this come from evolving, trading and other parts of the game. See how evolution works and the list of maps.

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