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TL;DR. Alolan Grimer is a poison/dark-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 325. Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Poison Dark
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Height0.7 m
Weight42.0 kg
AbilitiesPoison Touch, Gluttony
HiddenPower Of Alchemy
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 325. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 80
Attack 80
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 25
Total325
325 base stat total, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 117th among Poison-types.
80 base HP, Alolan Grimer's strongest stat, ranking 40th of 148 Poison-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Alolan Grimer on Daily Pokémon
Alolan Grimer was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Alolan Grimer reaches 1,374 CP at level 40 and 1,572 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack135
GO Defense90
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)1,374
Max CP (L50)1,553
Best buddy (L51)1,572
Raid catch CP 731–785 (L20). Weather boosted 914–981 (L25).
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Shiny release
Shiny Grimer first appeared on September 13, 2018, during Global Research Challenge 2018 reward.
- Grimer
- Shadow
- Muk by encounter
Shiny Alolan Grimer first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Grimer
- Shadow
- Alolan Muk by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026, 1-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026 | 1-starParty hat (red) | Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition |
| May 20 to May 27, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Mar 31 to Apr 9, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jul 17 to Jul 22, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Ultra Unlock: Better Together |
| Jun 28 to Jul 3, 2024 | 1-starParty hat (red) | Pokémon GO's 8th Anniversary Party |
Competitive
Alolan Grimer in competitive play.
Alolan Grimer is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #508 in the Great League.
LC
Wallbreaker · Grimer-Alola
Knock Off / Gunk Shot / Drain Punch / Sleep Talk
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #508 75.7 score
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Alolan Grimer.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Alolan Grimer, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Alolan Grimer?
Alolan Grimer is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Alolan Grimer weak to?
Alolan Grimer takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Alolan Grimer resistant to?
Alolan Grimer is immune to Psychic. It also resists Grass, Poison, Ghost, Dark.
Does Alolan Grimer evolve?
Alolan Grimer does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Alolan Grimer from?
Alolan Grimer was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #10112.
What are Alolan Grimer's base stats?
Alolan Grimer has HP 80, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 50, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 325.
What are Alolan Grimer's abilities?
Alolan Grimer can have the abilities Poison Touch, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Power Of Alchemy.
Is Alolan Grimer legendary or mythical?
No. Alolan Grimer is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Alolan Grimer's best stat?
Alolan Grimer's highest base stat is HP at 80, which ranks 40th of 148 Poison-type Pokémon.
Is Alolan Grimer good?
Alolan Grimer has a base stat total of 325, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 117th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Alolan Grimer as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Alolan Grimer is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Grass Poison Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison
Alolan Grimer vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 148 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Alolan Grimer | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Attack | 80 | 81 | -1 |
| Defense | 50 | 68 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Speed | 25 | 72 | -47 |
| Total | 325 | 432 | -107 |
Game appearances
Grimer appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Grimer is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Alolan Grimer.
Every main-series game Alolan Grimer is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildTrainers' School, Hau'oli City, Malie City
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Kantonian Grimer in Cinnabar Island
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Scarlet; and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Grimer appears in 10 episodes.
From EP026 (1997-09-23) through HZ050 (2024-05-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Alolan Grimer in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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