Explore Grimer's unique traits, evolutions, locations across generations, and its varied moveset to enhance your Pokémon strategy.

If you're a fan of sludge and ooze, Grimer is undoubtedly a fitting addition to your Pokémon team. This slimy creature originally hails from the Kanto region but has since gained a colorful counterpart in Alolan Grimer, introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Each form presents its own strengths and complexities, making Grimer a worthwhile Pokémon to consider for your lineup.
Here's what you'll find in our detailed Grimer guide:
Key Information about Grimer
| National Pokédex # | 088 |
| Types | Grimer: Poison Alolan Grimer: Poison / Dark |
| Abilities | Grimer: Stench / Sticky Hold Alolan Grimer: Poison Touch / Gluttony |
| Hidden Ability | Grimer: Poison Touch Alolan Grimer: Power of Alchemy |
| Gender Ratio | 50% Male / 50% Female |
| Catch Rate | 35.2% |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
| EV Yield | 1 HP |

Grimer's Evolution
To evolve Grimer into Muk, simply level it up to level 38. This evolution process is straightforward, as there's no need for any special conditions or items.
Grimer's Locations Across Generations
Finding Grimer varies by generation, and here are its locations across the games:
Generation 1
| Red/Blue | Pokémon Mansion |
| Yellow | Pokémon Mansion, Power Plant |
Generation 2
| Gold/Silver | Routes 16, 17, 18, Celadon City |
| Crystal | Routes 16, 17, 18, Celadon City |
Generation 3
| Ruby/Sapphire | Fiery Path |
| Emerald | Fiery Path |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Pokémon Mansion, Celadon City |
| Colosseum | Trade |
| XD | Phenac Stadium |
Generation 4
| Diamond/Pearl | Route 212 |
| Platinum | Route 212 |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Routes 16, 17, 18, Safari Zone, Celadon City |
Generation 5
| Black/White | Trade |
| Black 2/White 2 | Castelia Sewers |
Generation 6
| X/Y | Breed a Muk |
| Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire | Fiery Path |
Generation 7
| Sun/Moon | Hau'oli City, Malie City, Trainer's School (Alola), Pokémon Bank (Kanto) |
| Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | Same as Sun/Moon |
| Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee | Pokémon Mansion, Power Plant (Kanto), Trade Kanto Grimer at Cinnabar Island (Alola) |
Generation 8
| Sword/Shield | Unobtainable |
| Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl | Route 212, Bogsunk Cavern, Dazzling Cave, Grand Underground - Swampy Cave, Stargleam Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Unobtainable |
Generation 9
| Scarlet/Violet | Trade (Alola), East Province: Area Two, South Province: Cortondo, West Province: Area Two (Kanto) |
| The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero | Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (Alola) |
| Legends: Z-A | Unobtainable |
Grimer's Base Stats
As Grimer evolves, its base stats change and develop:
- HP - 80
- Attack - 80
- Defense - 50
- Sp. Atk - 40
- Sp. Def - 50
- Speed - 25
Grimer's Strengths and Weaknesses
Grimer and Alolan Grimer have unique attributes regarding their strengths and weaknesses in battles:
Standard Grimer
| Normal Damage | Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Water |
| Weak Against | Ground, Psychic |
| Resistant To | Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Poison |
| Immune To | None |
Alolan Grimer
| Normal Damage | Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Water |
| Weak Against | Ground |
| Resistant To | Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison |
| Immune To | Psychic |

Grimer's Moveset
In the current Pokémon generations, Grimer offers a variety of moves to learn, with different sets available for each variant.
Moves for Grimer (Standard)
Grimer unlocks various moves through leveling up:
| Level | Move | Type |
| 1 | Pound | Normal |
| 1 | Poison Gas | Poison |
| 4 | Harden | Normal |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | Ground |
| 12 | Disable | Normal |
| 15 | Sludge | Poison |
| 18 | Mud Shot | Ground |
| 21 | Minimize | Normal |
| 26 | Toxic | Poison |
| 29 | Sludge Bomb | Poison |
| 32 | Sludge Wave | Poison |
| 37 | Screech | Normal |
| 40 | Gunk Shot | Poison |
| 43 | Acid Armor | Poison |
| 46 | Belch | Poison |
| 48 | Memento | Dark |
Moves for Alolan Grimer
Alolan Grimer also has a distinct moveset:
| Level | Move | Type |
| 1 | Pound | Normal |
| 1 | Poison Gas | Poison |
| 4 | Harden | Normal |
| 7 | Bite | Dark |
| 12 | Disable | Normal |
| 15 | Acid Spray | Poison |
| 18 | Poison Fang | Poison |
| 21 | Minimize | Normal |
| 26 | Toxic | Poison |
| 29 | Knock Off | Dark |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark |
| 37 | Screech | Normal |
| 40 | Gunk Shot | Poison |
| 43 | Acid Armor | Poison |
| 46 | Belch | Poison |
| 48 | Memento | Dark |
Shared Move Options for Grimer and Alolan Grimer
Both forms can also learn various TMs and Egg moves to enhance their combat capabilities:
| Move | Type |
| Acid Spray | Poison |
| Body Slam | Normal |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost |
| Curse | Ghost |
| Dig | Ground |
| Drain Punch | Fighting |
| Endure | Normal |
| Facade | Normal |
| Fire Blast | Fire |
| Fire Punch | Fire |
| Flamethrower | Fire |
| Fling | Dark |
| Giga Drain | Grass |
| Gunk Shot | Poison |
| Haze | Ice |
| Helping Hand | Normal |
| Hex | Ghost |
| Ice Punch | Ice |
| Imprison | Psychic |
| Metronome | Normal |
| Mud Shot | Ground |
| Mud-Slap | Ground |
| Pain Split | Normal |
| Poison Jab | Poison |
| Protect | Normal |
| Rain Dance | Water |
| Rest | Psychic |
| Rock Slide | Rock |
| Rock Tomb | Rock |
| Sandstorm | Rock |
| Scary Face | Normal |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost |
| Sleep Talk | Normal |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison |
| Sludge Wave | Poison |
| Substitute | Normal |
| Sunny Day | Fire |
| Take Down | Normal |
| Taunt | Dark |
| Tera Blast | Normal |
| Thief | Dark |
| Thunder | Electric |
| Thunder Punch | Electric |
| Thunderbolt | Electric |
| Toxic | Poison |
| Venoshock | Poison |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
Egg Moves for Grimer
Grimer can pass on several exclusive moves through breeding:
| Move | Type | Breed with |
| Acid Spray | Poison | Grimer (Alola), Muk (Alola), Gulpin, Swalot, Eelektrik |
| Curse | Ghost | Various Ghost types |
| Haze | Ice | Koffing, Weezing |
| Mean Look | Normal | Various Ghost types |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | Haunter, Gengar |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Various Ghost types |
| Spit Up | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
| Stockpile | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
| Swallow | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
Egg Moves for Alolan Grimer
Similarly, Alolan Grimer has its own unique egg moves:
| Move | Type | Breed with |
| Assurance | Dark | Koffing, Weezing |
| Clear Smog | Poison | Koffing, Weezing |
| Curse | Ghost | Various Ghost types |
| Mean Look | Normal | Various Ghost types |
| Recycle | Normal | — |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Various Ghost types |
| Spit Up | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
| Spite | Ghost | Various Ghost types |
| Stockpile | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
| Swallow | Normal | Gulpin, Swalot |
And there you have it! Every essential detail about Grimer’s abilities, locations, evolutions, and extensive moveset—now all that's left is to give this fascinating Pokémon a place on your team.
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