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No. 0088 · Generation I · Kanto

Grimer

The Sludge Pokémon

TL;DR. Grimer is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 325. Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.

Poison

Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.

Height0.9 m

Weight30.0 kg

AbilitiesStench, Sticky Hold

HiddenPoison Touch

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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 60th among Poison-types.

80 base HP, Grimer's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 83 Poison-types.

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

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Grimer on Daily Pokémon

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Pokémon GO

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, 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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Competitive

Grimer in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Grimer across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #484 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #484 77.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Grimer.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Grimer, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Grimer?

Grimer is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Grimer weak to?

Grimer takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Grimer resistant to?

Grimer resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Grimer evolve?

Grimer evolves into Muk (Level 38) or Alolan Muk (Level 38 in Alola (yields Alolan Muk)).

What generation is Grimer from?

Grimer was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0088.

What are Grimer's base stats?

Grimer has HP 80, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 50, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 325.

What are Grimer's abilities?

Grimer can have the abilities Stench, Sticky Hold, plus the Hidden Ability Poison Touch.

Is Grimer legendary or mythical?

No. Grimer is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Grimer's best stat?

Grimer's highest base stat is HP at 80, which ranks 18th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Grimer good?

Grimer has a base stat total of 325, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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