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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
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.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Grimer on Daily Pokémon
Grimer was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
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
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
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
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 Grimer is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Poison Bug Fairy
Comparison
Grimer vs. the average Poison-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Grimer | Poison avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Attack | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Defense | 50 | 66 | -16 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 69 | -19 |
| Speed | 25 | 68 | -43 |
| Total | 325 | 412 | -87 |
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 Grimer.
Every main-series game Grimer is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Cortondo
- WildEast Province: Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 212 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand Underground - Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion, Power Plant
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedMuk
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildFiery Path
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildCastelia Sewers (walking, surfing/fishing (spring) (summer))
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 212 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 16, 17, 18
- WildCeladon City (Surfing)
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland, default (morning) (day); Surfing in Marshland, default)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildFiery Path
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
- WildCeladon City (Super Rod)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 16, 17, 18
- WildCeladon City (Surfing)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
- YellowObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion, Power Plant
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, 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
Grimer in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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