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Grimmsnarl
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No. 0861 · Generation VIII · Galar

Grimmsnarl

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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.

Dark Fairy

With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.

Height1.5 m
Weight61.0 kg
AbilitiesPrankster, Frisk
HiddenPickpocket
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95
Attack 120
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 60
Total510
510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 40th among Dark-types.
120 base Attack, Grimmsnarl's strongest stat, ranking 14th of 130 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack227
GO Defense139
GO Stamina216
Max CP (L40)2,850
Max CP (L50)3,222
Best buddy (L51)3,261
Raid catch CP 1,552–1,628 (L20). Weather boosted 1,940–2,036 (L25).

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Competitive

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.

Ubers
Dual Screens
Reflect / Light Screen / Taunt / Play Rough
  • ItemLight Clay
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs248 HP / 180 Def / 80 SpD
  • TeraGhost, Steel
OU
Dual Screens
Reflect / Light Screen / Spirit Break / Parting Shot
  • ItemLight Clay
  • NatureCareful
  • TeraSteel, Ghost
UU
Screens Setter
Reflect / Light Screen / Spirit Break / Parting Shot
  • ItemLight Clay
  • NatureImpish
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraSteel
RU
Bulk Up
Bulk Up / Spirit Break / Rest / Sleep Talk
  • ItemLeftovers
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
  • TeraSteel
PU
Bulky Pivot
Parting Shot / Thunder Wave / Spirit Break / Sucker Punch
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Poison
Bulk Up
Bulk Up / Sucker Punch / Spirit Break / Substitute
  • ItemLeftovers
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Poison
Doubles OU
Dual Screens
Reflect / Light Screen / Spirit Break / Parting Shot
  • ItemLight Clay
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD
  • TeraGhost, Steel
VGC 2025
Dual Screens Support
Reflect / Light Screen / Thunder Wave / Spirit Break
  • ItemLight Clay
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs236 HP / 156 Def / 116 SpD
  • TeraGhost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #223 84.2 score
Ultra League #90 88.1 score
Master League #150 68.7 score

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Quick answers

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.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

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.

Grimmsnarl 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Grimmsnarl is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Poison Steel Fairy
½× Resists
Ghost
¼× Strongly resists
Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic Dragon
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Grimmsnarl appears in 7 games.

Every mainline release where Grimmsnarl is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

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.

Pokémon anime

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.