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    Grimer Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: May 23, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Grimer Pokemon Guide

    Grimer is a Poison-type Pokemon known for its sludge body, pollution theme and evolution into Muk. This guide covers Grimer’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Alolan Grimer form information.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Grimer

    grimer

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Grimer

    grimer

    Regional Form

    Alolan Grimer

    grimer-alola

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Grimer guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Grimer Description

    Grimer is a Poison-type Pokemon made of sludge. It evolves into Muk at Level 38, while Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk at Level 38.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Grimer Good in Competitive?

    Grimer is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it can be useful in limited formats because of Poison typing, utility moves and Eviolite potential.

    Grimer’s biggest strengths are physical bulk, Poison moves and Alolan form utility. Its biggest issue is low Speed.

    Grimer Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Grimer, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Grimer

    National Dex

    #0088

    Type

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Poison

    Species

    Sludge Pokemon

    Height

    2’11” / 0.9 m

    90 cm

    Weight

    66.1 lbs / 30.0 kg

    30.0 kg

    Abilities

    Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch

    Grimer Stats

    Grimer has decent HP and Attack for an unevolved Pokemon, but low Speed. It usually works best as a bulky Poison-type before evolving.

    Hp
    80
    Attack
    80
    Defense
    50
    Special Attack
    40
    Special Defense
    50
    Speed
    25

    Grimer Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Grimer uses Poison, Dark, Ghost and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Grimer’s most useful and recognizable moves.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Sludge Bomb

    Reliable Poison-type special damage with a chance to poison.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Gunk Shot

    A high-power physical Poison-type attack.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Poison Jab

    Physical Poison-type coverage with a poison chance.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Acid Armor

    Sharply boosts Defense and supports bulky sets.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Minimize

    Boosts evasiveness in games where it is available.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Knock Off

    Useful Dark-type utility that can remove held items when available.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Shadow Punch

    Ghost-type coverage that never misses in many games.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Toxic

    A classic status move for wearing down bulky opponents when available.

    Grimer All Moves

    Grimer can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Grimer’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Poison Gas Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    4Harden Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    7Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    12Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    15Sludge Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
    18Mud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    21Minimize Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    26Toxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    29Sludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    32Sludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
    37Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    40Gunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
    43Acid Armor Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
    46Belch Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special12090
    48Memento Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
    TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
    TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
    TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
    TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
    TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
    TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
    TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
    TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
    TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
    TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Acid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
    Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    Haze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
    Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Shadow Punch Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical60–
    Shadow Sneak Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical40100
    Spit Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special–100
    Stockpile Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    Swallow Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––

    Grimer Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Grimer is a Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.

    Type

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Poison

    Weaknesses

    Ground type Pokemon icon
    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Ground, Psychic

    Resistances

    Fighting type Pokemon icon
    Poison type Pokemon icon
    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon
    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy

    Immunity

    None

    None

    Grimer Abilities

    Grimer’s abilities can cause flinching, prevent item theft or poison contact targets.

    Stench

    May cause targets to flinch when Grimer deals damage with certain moves.

    Sticky Hold

    Prevents Grimer’s held item from being removed.

    Poison Touch

    May poison targets when Grimer makes contact when this hidden ability is available.

    Grimer Evolution

    Grimer evolves into Muk at Level 38. Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk at Level 38.

    Stage 1

    Grimer

    Poison type Pokemon icon
    grimer

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Muk

    Poison type Pokemon icon
    muk

    Evolves from Grimer at Level 38

    Regional Form

    Alolan Grimer

    Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon
    grimer-alola

    Regional form from Alola

    Regional Evolution

    Alolan Muk

    Poison type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon
    muk-alola

    Evolves from Alolan Grimer at Level 38

    Where to Find Grimer in Pokemon Games

    Grimer’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found in polluted areas, mansions, sewers and industrial locations.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Power Plant and Pokemon Mansion.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Celadon City.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Celadon City.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Celadon City.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Fiery Path.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Fiery Path.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Fiery Path.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Celadon City and Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Celadon City and Pokemon Mansion.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Route 212.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Route 212.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Route 212.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Celadon City.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Route 16, Route 17, Route 18 and Celadon City.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Castelia Sewers.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Castelia Sewers.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Fiery Path.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Fiery Path.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Route 1, Hau’oli City and Malie City as Alolan Grimer.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Route 1, Hau’oli City and Malie City as Alolan Grimer.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Route 1, Hau’oli City and Malie City as Alolan Grimer.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Route 1, Hau’oli City and Malie City as Alolan Grimer.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Cinnabar Island, Power Plant and Pokemon Mansion.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Route 212, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Route 212, Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern and Bogsunk Cavern.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet East Province Area Two and West Province Area Two.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet East Province Area Two and West Province Area Two.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Grimer
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Grimer FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Grimer. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

    What type is Grimer?

    Grimer is a Poison-type Pokemon. Alolan Grimer is Poison and Dark-type.

    What is Grimer weak against?

    Grimer is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.

    What does Grimer evolve into?

    Grimer evolves into Muk at Level 38.

    What are Grimer’s abilities?

    Grimer’s abilities are Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch.

    What are Grimer’s best moves?

    Grimer’s best moves often include Sludge Bomb, Gunk Shot, Poison Jab, Acid Armor, Minimize, Knock Off, Shadow Punch and Toxic.

    Is Grimer good in Pokemon?

    Grimer can be useful as a bulky Poison-type in limited formats, but Muk is usually stronger.

    How do you get Grimer?

    Grimer is commonly found in polluted areas, sewers, mansions and industrial zones.

    Does Grimer have an alternate form?

    Yes, Grimer has an Alolan form that is Poison and Dark-type.


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