Castelia Sewers
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- Surfing
- Level Range
- Lv. 5-15
- Conditions
- Any
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#088
POKÉDEX No. #088
Grimer
Sludge Pokémon
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Weak to
Ground
Psychic
Height0.9 m
Weight30.0 kg
AbilitiesStench
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP80270–364
- Attack80148–284
- Defense5094–218
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed2549–163
Total325
/ 720
BST325
19 percentile (1025)-83 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Urban
Color
Purple
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #88 |
| Blueberry | #68 |
| Hoenn | #106 |
| Kanto | #88 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #88 |
| Original Alola | #50 |
| Original Johto | #116 |
| Original Melemele | #50 |
| Original Ulaula | #28 |
| Paldea | #194 |
| Updated Alola | #57 |
| Updated Hoenn | #111 |
| Updated Johto | #117 |
| Updated Melemele | #57 |
| Updated Ulaula | #28 |
| Updated Unova | #64 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
65
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Nugget
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Black Sludge
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Black 2, White 2, X, Y
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38, Level 38
#089
Muk
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Grimer's Poison typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Grimer's 325 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. HP (80) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 25 means careful positioning matters.
Its Poison typing leaves Grimer with 2 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Grimer is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
30.0 kg
TypePoison
Abilities
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Grimer?
Grimer is a Poison type Pokémon.
What are Grimer's weaknesses?
Grimer takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic type moves.
How does Grimer evolve?
Grimer evolves into Muk at level 38. Full evolution line: Grimer → Muk.
What are Grimer's base stats?
Grimer has a base stat total of 325: HP 80, Attack 80, Defense 50, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 50, Speed 25. Its highest stat is HP (80).
