Cinnabar Island
100%- Method
- Npc Trade
- Level Range
- Lv. 44
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10112
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)
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
Black Sludge
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38, Level 38
#089
Muk
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
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
Ghost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Grimer's Poison / Dark typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against grass, fairy, ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Grimer totals 325 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its HP (80) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (25).
Its Poison, Dark typing leaves Grimer with 1 weakness against 4 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 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
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
42.0 kg
TypePoisonDark
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.
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 dual-type Poison, Dark Pokémon.
What are Grimer's weaknesses?
Grimer takes 2× damage from Ground type moves. It is immune to 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).
