Grimmsnarl
TL;DR. Grimmsnarl is a dark/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 510. With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Grimmsnarl 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, Grimmsnarl reaches 2,850 CP at level 40 and 3,261 CP as a best buddy.
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Grimmsnarl in competitive play.
Grimmsnarl is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #223 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Grimmsnarl.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grimmsnarl, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Grimmsnarl?
Grimmsnarl is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Grimmsnarl weak to?
Grimmsnarl takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Grimmsnarl resistant to?
Grimmsnarl is immune to Psychic, Dragon. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Grimmsnarl evolve?
Grimmsnarl evolves from Morgrem (Level 42). Grimmsnarl evolves into Gigantamax Grimmsnarl (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Grimmsnarl from?
Grimmsnarl was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0861.
What are Grimmsnarl's base stats?
Grimmsnarl has HP 95, Attack 120, Defense 65, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 75, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 510.
What are Grimmsnarl's abilities?
Grimmsnarl can have the abilities Prankster, Frisk, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.
Is Grimmsnarl legendary or mythical?
No. Grimmsnarl is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Grimmsnarl's best stat?
Grimmsnarl's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 14th of 130 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Grimmsnarl good?
Grimmsnarl has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Grimmsnarl as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Grimmsnarl is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Grimmsnarl vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 130 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grimmsnarl | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 72 | +23 |
| Attack | 120 | 80 | +40 |
| Defense | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 75 | +20 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 77 | -2 |
| Speed | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Total | 510 | 447 | +63 |
Grimmsnarl appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Grimmsnarl is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Grimmsnarl isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Grimmsnarl is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Grimmsnarl appears in 1 episode.
From JN099 (2022-02-25) through JN099 (2022-02-25).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Grimmsnarl partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Grimmsnarl partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Grimmsnarl card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Grimmsnarl
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