Pokemon Guide
Grimmsnarl is a Dark and Fairy-type Pokemon known for strong Attack, Prankster support, its evolution from Morgrem and its Gigantamax form. This guide covers Grimmsnarl’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax Grimmsnarl.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Grimmsnarl guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Grimmsnarl is the final evolution of Impidimp and Morgrem. It is a Dark and Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 and has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Competitive Overview
Grimmsnarl is often a useful competitive Pokemon because of Prankster support moves, strong Dark and Fairy typing and solid Attack. It can support teammates with disruptive moves or pressure opponents with physical attacks.
Grimmsnarl’s biggest strengths are moves such as Spirit Break, Thunder Wave, Taunt and screen support, along with the flexibility of Prankster. Its main weaknesses are Poison, Steel and Fairy-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Grimmsnarl, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Grimmsnarl
National Dex
#0861
Type
Dark / Fairy
Species
Bulk Up Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
134.5 lbs / 61.0 kg
61 kg
Abilities
Prankster, Frisk, Pickpocket
Grimmsnarl has strong Attack, good HP and useful mixed offensive stats. Its Speed is lower, but Prankster can help it use many status moves before opponents.
Grimmsnarl has a useful movepool with Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire and utility options. These are some of Grimmsnarl’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A Fairy-type attack that can lower the target’s Special Attack and gives Grimmsnarl reliable same-type damage.
A Dark-type attack that does not miss and fits Grimmsnarl’s deceptive battle style.
A priority Dark-type move that can finish opponents using attacking moves.
A strong Fairy-type physical attack for pressuring Dragon, Dark and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A Prankster-supported status move that can paralyze opponents.
A utility move that prevents opponents from using status moves.
Coverage that can help Grimmsnarl hit Steel, Rock, Ice and Dark-type Pokemon while recovering HP.
Coverage that can pressure Steel, Grass, Ice and Bug-type Pokemon.
Grimmsnarl can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Electric and utility moves. Use the section below to view Grimmsnarl’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Grimmsnarl is a Dark and Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Ghost and Dark, plus immunities to Psychic and Dragon, but it is weak to Poison, Steel and Fairy-type moves.
Type
Dark / Fairy
Weaknesses
Poison, Steel and Fairy
Resistances
Ghost and Dark
Immunity
Psychic and Dragon
Grimmsnarl’s abilities support team utility, scouting and item disruption.
Gives priority to status moves. This can help the Impidimp line disrupt opponents with moves such as Thunder Wave, Taunt or screen support when available.
Reveals an opposing Pokemon’s held item when the user enters battle. This can provide useful information during a match.
Steals an item from an attacker that makes contact when the user is not already holding an item. This is the hidden ability.
Grimmsnarl evolves from Morgrem at Level 42. Morgrem evolves from Impidimp at Level 32, making the full evolution line Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Impidimp at Level 32
Stage 3
Evolves from Morgrem at Level 42
Grimmsnarl’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Grimmsnarl is obtained by evolving Morgrem at Level 42.
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Grimmsnarl had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Lake of Outrage. Grimmsnarl can also be obtained by evolving Morgrem at Level 42. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Lake of Outrage. Grimmsnarl can also be obtained by evolving Morgrem at Level 42. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Morgrem at Level 42. Grimmsnarl may also appear through special encounters or event-based availability depending on current game data. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Morgrem at Level 42. Grimmsnarl may also appear through special encounters or event-based availability depending on current game data. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Grimmsnarl |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is Grimmsnarl’s Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl keeps the line’s Dark and Fairy typing and can use the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Snooze.
Category
Bulk Up Pokemon
Type
Dark / Fairy
Height
105’00” / 32.0 m
Signature G-Max Move
G-Max Snooze
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is a major alternate form to track for this evolution line. Its towering form emphasizes the strength of its hair and its ability to pressure opponents with Dark-type Gigantamax power.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Grimmsnarl. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Grimmsnarl is a Dark and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Grimmsnarl is weak to Poison, Steel and Fairy-type moves.
Grimmsnarl evolves from Morgrem at Level 42. Morgrem evolves from Impidimp at Level 32, making the full evolution line Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl.
Grimmsnarl’s abilities are Prankster, Frisk and Pickpocket.
Grimmsnarl’s best moves often include Spirit Break, False Surrender, Sucker Punch, Play Rough, Thunder Wave, Taunt, Drain Punch and Fire Punch.
Grimmsnarl is often a useful competitive Pokemon because of Prankster support moves, strong Dark and Fairy typing and solid Attack. It can support teammates with disruptive moves or pressure opponents with physical attacks.
Grimmsnarl’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Grimmsnarl is obtained by evolving Morgrem at Level 42.
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is the Gigantamax form of Grimmsnarl in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It is included here because Grimmsnarl is the final evolution of this line.
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