Grimer PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Grimer Pokedex Guide

Discover Grimer battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Grimer. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Grimer in PokeRogueDex.

Grimer Sprites

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Grimer Pokémon Abilities

Water Absorb (P)Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
StenchBy releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.
Sticky HoldItems held by the Pokémon are stuck fast and cannot be removed by other Pokémon.
Poison TouchMay poison a target when the Pokémon makes contact.

Grimer Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP80
Attack80
Defense50
Sp. Atk40
Sp. Def50
Speed25
Sum325

Grimer Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight30Kg
Starter Cost3
TypesPoison

Grimer Evolution Chart

Grimer Type Matchups

Grimer Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire1
Water1
Electric1
Grass0.5
Ice1
Fighting0.5
Poison0.5
Ground2
Flying1
Psychic2
Bug0.5
Rock1
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel1
Fairy0.5

Grimer Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire1
Water1
Electric1
Grass2
Ice1
Fighting1
Poison0.5
Ground0.5
Flying1
Psychic1
Bug1
Rock0.5
Ghost0.5
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel0
Fairy2

Grimer Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Sucker Punch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net701005This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Strength Sap
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Noxious Torque
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net10010010The user revs their poisonous engine into the target. This may also poison the target.

Grimer Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Pound
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010035The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.
1Poison Gas
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9040A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those it hits.
4Harden
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7Mud-Slap
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
12Disable
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
15Sludge
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net6510020Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
18Mud Shot
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net559515The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
21Minimize
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
26Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
29Sludge Bomb
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net9010010Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
32Sludge Wave
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net9510010The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
37Screech
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8540An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
40Gunk Shot
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net120805The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
43Acid Armor
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net--20The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
46Belch
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net1209010The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
48Memento
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target's Attack and Sp Atk stats.

Grimer Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Fire Punch
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net7510015The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Ice Punch
Ice
pokemon ICE | pokeroguedex.net7510015The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Thunder Punch
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net7510015The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Flamethrower
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net9010015The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Strength
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Thunderbolt
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net9010015A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net1107010A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dig
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Screech
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8540An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Confuse Ray
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net-10010The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Haze
Ice
pokemon ICE | pokeroguedex.net--30The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Metronome
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Self-Destruct
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net2001005The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Fire Blast
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net110855The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Explosion
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net2501005The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sludge Bomb
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net9010010Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Mud-Slap
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Sandstorm
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--10A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp Def stat of Rock types.
Giga Drain
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Pain Split
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Rain Dance
Water
pokemon WATER | pokeroguedex.net--5The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Sunny Day
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Shadow Ball
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Taunt (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Helping Hand
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Imprison (N)
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--10If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Rock Tomb
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Mud Shot
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net559515The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Payback
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net5010010The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Fling (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Poison Jab
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net8010020The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Drain Punch
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net7510010An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net809015The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Gunk Shot
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net120805The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Venoshock
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net6510010The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Sludge Wave
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net9510010The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
Acid Spray
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net4010020The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp Def stat.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Hex
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net6510010This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Incinerate
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Infestation
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net2010020The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
Power-Up Punch
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net4010020Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.