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'''Grimer''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ベトベター''' ''Betbeter'') is a {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Grimer''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ベトベター''' ''Betbeter'') is a {{type|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Muk}} starting at [[level]] 38.
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Muk}} starting at [[level]] 38.  


In [[Alola]], Grimer has a [[regional variant]] that is {{2t|Poison|Dark}}. It evolves into Alolan Muk starting at level 38.
In [[Alola]], Grimer has a dual-type {{2t|Poison|Dark}} [[regional form]]. It evolves into Alolan Muk starting at level 38. These Grimer can also be found in [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Grimer is a slimy, amorphous blob-like Pokémon, made of living purple sludge. Its body contains a variety of pungent bacteria, which are so potent that it renders soil barren and incapable of supporting plant life. It has two large eyes with beady pupils, and a gaping mouth with a grey tongue. While it lacks any visible legs, it does have two arms with three digits on each hand. It is constantly oozing; endlessly leaking a bacteria-rich fluid from all parts of its body. Pieces of it often breaks off during travel, and from these pieces new Grimer will begin to grow. When combined with another Grimer, it produces new poisonous compounds.
Grimer is a slimy, amorphous {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, born from sludge in dirty streams or seabeds that are exposed to lunar radiation. It has two large eyes with beady pupils and a gaping mouth with a gray tongue. While it lacks any visible legs, it does have two arms with three digits on each hand. Its purple sludge body contains a variety of pungent bacteria, which are so potent that it renders soil barren and incapable of supporting plant life. It is constantly oozing a bacteria-rich fluid from all parts of its body. Should it run out of internal germs, Grimer will die. Pieces of it often break off during travel and go on to become new Grimer. When combined with another Grimer, it produces new poisonous compounds.


Due to its lack of a solid form, it is capable of squeezing into any space or crevices with relative ease. It uses this to penetrate sewage pipes so that it may feed off of the filthy waste water inside. It happily consumes and thrives off nearly any form of waste or refuse. It can be found in polluted lakes and streams, as well as within {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|cities and factories}} where trash and industrial waste can be found.
Due to its lack of a solid form, Grimer is capable of squeezing into any space or crevices with relative ease. It uses this to penetrate sewage pipes and feed off of the filthy wastewater inside. Its population fluctuates based on the availability of waste, which is Grimer's main diet. It can be found in polluted lakes and streams, as well as within {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|cities and factories}} where trash and industrial waste can be found. In recent years, thanks to efforts in environmental improvements and a decrease in their food source of waste, Grimer is now facing extinction.


Grimer was brought to Alola to deal with the excess waste generated by the region's increased population. However, with little liquid sludge to feed on, it took to eating solid garbage instead; this steady diet of trash caused its form to change. This variant's body is green with a line of yellow sludge along its lower lip. It also has two "teeth" in its upper jaw; these are actually crystallized toxins formed from the garbage that Grimer has been eating. It is not known how to break down these toxic crystals, but direct contact with them is known to be dangerous. Lethal poisons leak out of Grimer's body when these crystals fall out. Grimer is perpetually hungry and must constantly eat trash; if none is readily available, it will eat other manufactured products instead. Because it stores its toxins within the crystals, Alolan Grimer does not produce a foul stench like the standard version.
Prior to [[Generation IV]], Grimer and its evolved form, {{p|Muk}}, were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Stench}} as an [[Ability]].


==In the anime==
===Forms===
===In the main series===
Grimer has a [[regional form]]: {{rf|Alolan}} Grimer.
[[File:Lake Lucid Grimer.png|thumb|left|200px|Grimer in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
In ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', [[Celadon City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Erika]] told a story about when she was a youngster: She got lost one day and ran into a Grimer. However, a {{p|Gloom}} chased the Grimer off and saved her.


{{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} first encountered Grimer in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''. A {{AP|Muk}} and a large group of angry Grimer were gumming up the turbines in the power plant in [[Gringey City]], causing a city-wide power loss.
Grimer was brought to Alola to deal with the excess waste generated by the region's increased population. Alolan Grimer eats solid garbage instead of sludge; this new diet has caused its body composition and form to change. Alolan Grimer's body is green with a line of yellow sludge along its lower lip that extends around behind its head, a bright blue tongue, and small black crescent-shaped spaces behind its eyes. It also has two blunt "teeth" in its upper jaw, which are actually crystallized toxins formed by its diet. It is not known how to break down these toxic crystals, but direct contact with them is known to be dangerous. Lethal poisons leak out of Alolan Grimer's body when these crystals fall out. Because it produces and stores toxins within its body, Alolan Grimer does not produce a foul stench like Kantonian Grimer.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pokemon/alolan-muk/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Muk]</ref><ref>[[Samson Oak#Quotes|Samson Oak]]: "''Did you know that Alolan Grimer are in fact not native to the region at all, but instead are what we would call naturalized Pokémon? There is not so much sludge and pollution for Grimer to feed on here in Alola, though, so they have grown to feed on garbage instead. They do not give off a foul stench, thanks to the way they contain any poisons within their bodies, but their crystals are terribly poisonous!''"</ref>


{{an|Dawn}} temporarily trained a Grimer in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.
There are usually about one hundred Alolan Grimer found living near waste-disposal sites in Alola, assisting people in dealing with garbage. Alolan Grimer is widely used and a very popular Pokémon used in garbage disposal facilities around the world. Alolan Grimer is perpetually hungry and must constantly eat trash. If no trash is readily available, it will eat other manufactured products instead.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pokemon/alolan-grimer/ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Grimer]</ref>
In addition to garbage, Alolan Grimer preys on {{p|Trubbish}} and {{p|Garbodor}}; its introduction to Alola caused their populations to decrease in the region. They can also be found in the [[Coastal Biome]] of [[Blueberry Academy]]'s [[Terarium]], where Alola's island life is simulated.


====Minor appearances====
Alolan Grimer and its evolved form, Alolan {{p|Muk}}, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Power of Alchemy}} as an [[Ability]].
A Grimer was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''.


Four Grimer appear in a flashback in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' as former inhabitants of [[Lake Lucid]] before becoming the clean lake it is now.
===Evolution===
Grimer evolves into {{p|Muk}}.


====Pokédex entries====
{{rf|Alolan}} Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk.
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP030|Grimer|Ash's Pokédex|Grimer, a Sludge Pokémon. Born from sludge, these Pokémon specialize in sludge [[Move|attacks]].}}
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{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
{{Animedexbody|DP088|Grimer|Dawn's Pokédex|Grimer, the Sludge Pokémon. It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to X-rays from the moon.}}
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{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}
[[File:Team Rocket Grimer PG.png|thumb|200px|Grimer in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]


===In Pokémon Generations===
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A Grimer made an appearance in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.
'''Grimer'''
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==In the manga==
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[[File:Koga Grimer Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Grimer in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
'''Alolan Grimer'''
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
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[[Koga]] wears a Grimer on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. He used it extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restrict his movement so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon. He again used it in the battle with the evil Elite Four [[Agatha]], to little effect.
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In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Grimer appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
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Koga's daughter, [[Janine]], is later seen with a Grimer in ''[[PS156|Notorious Noctowl]]''. She uses it against [[Falkner]] during the [[Gym Leader]] faceoff, using its {{m|Minimize}} attack to outwit his {{p|Noctowl}}.
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A Grimer was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]] in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]''.
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Much later, in ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', Grimer appeared as one of the Pokémon that {{adv|Platinum}} rented during the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Factory}} challenge.
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
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[[Koga]] owns a Grimer in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga.
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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
====Grimer====
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=088}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=116}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new <sc>Grimer</sc> emerge. This worsens the stench around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Wherever Grimer has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Wherever <sc>Grimer</sc> has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When two of these Pokémon's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When two of these {{ScPkmn}}'s bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new <sc>Grimer</sc> emerge. This worsens the stench around it. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>Wherever <sc>Grimer</sc> has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=106|reg2=Kanto|num2=088}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Grimer's sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Grimer</sc>'s sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This {{ScPkmn}} enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Grimer</sc> emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This {{ScPkmn}} loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Born from polluted sludge in the sea, Grimer's favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Born from polluted sludge in the sea, <sc>Grimer</sc>'s favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into <sc>Grimer</sc>. It loves feeding on filthy things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=117}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=As it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new <sc>Grimer</sc> emerge. This worsens the stench around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Wherever Grimer has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Wherever <sc>Grimer</sc> has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=064|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=111}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Grimer's sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Grimer's sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=050|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=057|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=088}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon's numbers have been decreasing in recent years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon's numbers have been decreasing in recent years.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can't multiply, and it dies.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They're said to be on the verge of extinction.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Grimer}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A Grimer, which had been brought in to solve a problem with garbage, developed over time into this form.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The crystals on Grimer's body are lumps of toxins. If one falls off, lethal poisons leak out.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=There are a hundred or so of them living in Alola's waste-disposal site. They're all hard workers who eat a lot of trash.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Brought to Alola to solve the garbage problem, Grimer seems to relish any and all kinds of trash.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It has a passion for trash above all else, speedily digesting it and creating brilliant crystals of sparkling poison.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=194|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=68}}
====Alolan Grimer====
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Poison|type2=Dark}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When two of these Pokémon's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Grimer}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=They store their toxins inside their bodies, so unlike Grimer from other regions, they don’t smell bad even up close.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A Grimer, which had been brought in to solve a problem with garbage, developed over time into this form.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Alolan Grimer will gladly gobble up any kind of trash, making it a widely used and popular Pokémon at garbage disposal facilities.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The crystals on Grimer's body are lumps of toxins. If one falls off, lethal poisons leak out.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Grimer SM.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Grimer-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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|Grimer in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Alolan Grimer in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Grimer SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{poison color light}}; background:#{{poison color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Grimer SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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|Grimer in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Alolan Grimer in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color=A2E0A3|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Town Outskirts}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Fiery Path]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{rt|1|Alola}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie City]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area={{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie City]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{al|Trainers' School}}, [[Hau'oli City]], [[Malie City]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Pokémon Bank]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Let's Go Pikachu|area={{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, {{FB|Kanto|Power Plant}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br/>[[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Grimer in [[Cinnabar Island]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Let's Go Eevee}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area={{rt|212|Sinnoh}} ([[Poké Radar]]) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Grand Underground]] - [[Swampy Cave]], [[Dazzling Cave]], [[Stargleam Cavern]], [[Bogsunk Cavern]] (After obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Unobtainable <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[Cortondo]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Grimer|2★}}) <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>[[Trade]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Coastal Biome]], [[Torchlit Labyrinth]] <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small><br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Grimer - Alolan Form|3★}}) <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Poison}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area={{OBP|Cave|Snap}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Cinnabar Island]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]], Endless Level 35, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Phobos Secret Fort: Phobosphere|Phobosphere]], Endless Level 35, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Magma Cavern]] (15F-21F), [[Stormy Sea]] (20F-29F), [[Silver Trench]] (20F-29F), [[Wish Cave]] (80-85F), [[Murky Cave]] (3F-5F), [[Joyous Tower]] (80F-85F), [[Far-off Sea]] (20F-29F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (B20), [[Fantasy Strait]] (B20-B29)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Magma Cavern]] (B15F-B21F), [[Stormy Sea]] (B20F-B29F), [[Silver Trench]] (B20F-B29F), [[Wish Cave]] (B80F-B85F), [[Murky Cave]] (B3F-B5F), [[Joyous Tower]] (80F-85F), [[Far-off Sea]] (B20F-B29F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (B20F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (B20F-B29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Waterworks]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Waterworks]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1-B8)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Waterfall Cave]] (B1F-B8F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Normal Mode A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Normal Mode A)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Friday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Safari Jungle#Friday Stage 1|Safari Jungle: Stage 1]]{{dotw|Fr}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Albens Town|Albens Town: Stage 231]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Forgotten Forest|Dark Land: Forgotten Forest]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dark Land#Forgotten Forest|Dark Land: Forgotten Forest]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Celebi Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup> <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br/>[[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup> <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Magma Cavern]] (20F-25F), [[Stormy Sea]] (20F-29F), [[Silver Trench]] (20F-29F), [[Wish Cave]] (80F-85F), [[Joyous Tower]] (80F-85F), [[Far-Off Sea]] (20F-29F), [[Purity Forest]] (81F-85F), [[Oddity Cave]] (4F), [[Remains Island]] (4F), [[Marvelous Sea]] (4F), [[Fantasy Strait]] (4F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Uproar Forest]], [[Fantasy Strait]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Albens Town|Albens Town: Stage 231]] <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small><br>Event: ''{{DL|Daily Pokémon|The Daily Pokémon (#8)}}'' <small>('''Alolan Form''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area={{sync/player|egg|Grimer}} <small>('''Kantonian Form''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
{{Availability/Footer}}
====In events====
=====Alolan Grimer=====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Poison|type2=Dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Grimer|Korean region|Online|10|May 2 to June 30, 2017|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alolan Grimer}}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
====Grimer====
====Grimer====
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|type=Poison
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berry (Generation II)|rby=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=Nugget|gsc1type=Valuable item|gsc1rar=8
|rse1=Nugget|rse1type=Valuable item|rse1rar=5
|dppt1=Nugget|dppt1type=Valuable item|dppt1rar=5
|hgss1=Nugget|hgss1type=Valuable item|hgss1rar=5
|b2w21=Black Sludge|b2w21type=In-battle effect item|b2w21rar=5
|oras1=Black Sludge|oras1type=In-battle effect item|oras1rar=5
}}


{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Nugget|2|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Nugget|5|rows=5}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Black Sludge|5|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
====Alolan Grimer====
====Alolan Grimer====
{{HeldItems|type=Poison|type2=Dark
{{HeldItems/header|type=Poison|type2=Dark}}
|sm1=Black Sludge|sm1type=In-battle effect item|sm1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Black Sludge|5|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
=====Grimer=====
{{Stats
{{Stats
|type=Poison
|type=Poison
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|SpAtk=40
|SpAtk=40
|SpDef=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=25
|Special=40
|Special=40
|Speed=25}}
}}


* [[Alola|Alolan]] Grimer has the same stats as a regular Grimer.
=====Alolan Grimer=====
Alolan Grimer has the same base stats as Kantonian Grimer.


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|Normal=100
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Flying=100
|Fighting=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Bug=50
|Poison=50
|Ghost=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Steel=100
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|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=2}}
|oldbug=2
}}


====Alolan Grimer====
====Alolan Grimer====
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|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=2}}
|newpsychic=2
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Grimer=====
=====Grimer=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|12|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Sludge|Poison|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Mud Bomb|Ground|Special|65|85|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|26|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|46|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|48|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}


=====Alolan Grimer=====
=====Alolan Grimer=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|7|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|12|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Poison Fang|Poison|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|21|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Minimize|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|26|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|29|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|37|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|43|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Acid Armor|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|46|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Belch|Poison|Special|120|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|48|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
=====Grimer=====
=====Grimer=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM83|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|1}}


=====Alolan Grimer=====
=====Alolan Grimer=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM34|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM69|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM83|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
=====Grimer=====
=====Grimer=====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|088A|Grimer}}{{MSP|089A|Muk}}{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|603|Eelektrik}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088-Alola|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089-Alola|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0603|Eelektrik}}|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}<br>{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}<br>{{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|280|Ralts}}{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}<br>{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0778|Mimikyu}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}<br>{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2}}


=====Alolan Grimer=====
=====Alolan Grimer=====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
Alolan Grimer did not have any [[Egg Move]]s prior to Version 2.0.1.
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|218|Slugma}}{{MSP|219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|&mdash;|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}<br>{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}<br>{{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|280|Ralts}}{{MSP|281|Kirlia}}{{MSP|282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}<br>{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP/H|0778|Mimikyu}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}<br>{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}<br>{{MSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP|317|Swalot}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Grimer|Poison|Dark|7}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Grimer|Poison|Poison|2|form=yes}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
====Grimer====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Poison|ndex=088|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Poison|ndex=088|acquisition=Catch}}
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|rate=6.4
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Weezing}}, {{p|Garbodor}}
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Garbodor}}
|P1=I'm sticky.
|P2=Hmm… I guess I'm getting a bit tired…
}}
}}
|-
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|MinEXP=27
|MinEXP=27
|MaxEXP=39
|MaxEXP=39
|num=087
|browser=Grimer hurls blobs of sludge. Also beware of the sludge trail it leaves behind.
|browser=Grimer hurls blobs of sludge. Also beware of the sludge trail it leaves behind.
}}
}}
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}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=088
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088
|walk=2.22
|hp=55
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088
|power=1
|power=1
}}
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Poison|ndex=088|num=325
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088|num=325
|min=50
|min=50
|max=70
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=0
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Crowd Control
|skill=Crowd Control
|skilldesc=The more Grimer in the puzzle area, the more damage.
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Grimer in the puzzle area.
}}
}}
|-
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088
|egg=5
|egg=5
|buddy=3
|candy=Grimer
|evocandy=50
|evocandy=50
|stamina=160
|stamina=190
|attack=135
|attack=135
|defense=90
|defense=90
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}{{tt|*|From August 20, 2016 onwards}}, {{m|Acid}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 20, 2016}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Acid}}{{tt|×|Prior to August 19, 2016}}
|special={{m|Sludge}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}
|special={{m|Sludge}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
}}
|}
|}


===Evolution===
====Alolan Grimer====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Poison|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088A|stype=Dark|num=325
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088A
|walk=2.22
|hp=55
|attack=70
|defense=48
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Poison|ndex=088A
|hatch=7 km
|buddy=3
|candy=Grimer
|evocandy=50
|stamina=190
|attack=135
|defense=90
|fast={{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Bite}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Gunk Shot}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
====Grimer====
====Grimer====
{{Evobox-2
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=088
|no1=0088
|name1=Grimer
|name1=Grimer
|type1-1=Poison
|type1-1=Poison
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|no2=089
|no2=0089
|name2=Muk
|name2=Muk
|type1-2=Poison}}
|type1-2=Poison}}
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|type2=Dark
|type2=Dark
|pictype=sprite
|pictype=sprite
|no1=088Grimer-Alola
|no1=0088Grimer-Alola
|name1=Grimer
|name1=Grimer
|form1=Alolan Form
|type1-1=Poison
|type1-1=Poison
|type2-1=Dark
|type2-1=Dark
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}}
|no2=089Muk-Alola
|no2=0089Muk-Alola
|name2=Muk
|name2=Muk
|form2=Alolan Form
|type1-2=Poison
|type1-2=Poison
|type2-2=Dark
|type2-2=Dark}}
}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=088}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=088}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=088}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=088}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=088|crop=67}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=088|form1=A|crop=65|PEcrop=132}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0088|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|088|Grimer}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|088|Grimer}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Grimer.png|thumb|250px|Grimer in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Tupp Alolan Grimer.png|thumb|250px|Alolan Grimer in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Goh's Grimer]]=====
In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Grimer during the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
=====Other=====
Grimer debuted in a flashback in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''. [[Celadon City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Erika]] told a story about when she was a youngster, where she got lost one day and ran into a Grimer. However, a {{p|Gloom}} chased the Grimer off and saved her.
In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encountered multiple Grimer and a {{AP|Muk}} when they were gumming up the turbines in the power plant in [[Gringey City]], causing a citywide power loss. This was eventually resolved when Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} Muk.
In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', a Grimer was assigned to {{an|Dawn}} by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]]. She temporarily trained it, though its low self-esteem proved difficult. They worked through it, and she was able to teach it the [[Counter Shield]] tactic. Grimer later battled a {{p|Venonat}} assigned to [[Conway]].
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Grimer was controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]].
A Grimer appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
In a flashback in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', four Grimer lived in [[Lake Lucid]] before it became the clean lake it is now.
In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', a Trainer's Grimer competed in the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Grimer appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
A Grimer appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.
A Grimer appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
{{rf|Alolan}} Grimer debuted in a flashback in ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]'', under the ownership of [[Tupp]].
In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', a Trainer's Grimer was captured by the [[Matori Matrix]] but later freed by Ash and his friends.
A Trainer's Grimer appeared in ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]''.
A Trainer's Grimer appeared in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]''.
A Trainer's Grimer appeared in ''[[JN038|Restore and Renew!]]''.
A Trainer's Grimer appeared in [[HZ049]].
A Trainer's Grimer appeared in [[HZ050]].
A Student's Grimer appeared in [[HZ055]].
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP030|Grimer|Ash's Pokédex|Grimer, a Sludge Pokémon. Born from sludge, these Pokémon specialize in {{m|Sludge}} [[Move|attacks]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP088|Grimer|Dawn's Pokédex|Grimer, the Sludge Pokémon. It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to X-rays from the moon.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Rocket Grimer PG.png|thumb|250px|Grimer in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Grimer appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. Along with {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Golbat}}, and {{p|Houndoom}}, it was defeated by [[Lance's Dragonite]] during [[Lance]] and {{ga|Ethan}}'s infiltration of the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Koga Grimer Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Grimer in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Moon Grimer Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Grimer appeared in [[PDP01]].
A Grimer appeared in [[PDP25]].
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Grimer appeared in [[PMDP24]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]'', [[Koga]] wore a Grimer on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit. He used it extensively to smother {{adv|Blue}}, preventing him from breathing and restrict his movement so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon. He used it again during the {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Agatha]], but to little effect.
In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Grimer was in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy when he explained that {{pkmn|Trainer}}s should only have six Pokémon with them.
[[Janine]] owns a Grimer in ''[[PS156|Notorious Noctowl]]''. She used it against [[Falkner]] during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off; during the battle; it used its {{m|Minimize}} attack to outwit his {{p|Noctowl}}.
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Grimer was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
Multiple Grimer were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS403|Cleaning Up Grimer]]''.
In ''[[PS426|Softening Up Kakuna]]'', ''[[PS427|Uprooting Seedot]]'', and ''[[PS428|Outlasting Ledian]]'', a Grimer was one of the Pokémon that {{adv|Platinum}} rented during the {{gdis|Battle Factory|IV}} challenge.
A Grimer appeared in ''[[PS526|Mr. Perfect]]''.
A Grimer appeared in ''[[PS604|Goodra Spits]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}.
{{rf|Alolan}} Grimer debuted in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]'', where it was seen with its Trainer at a festival held in [[Iki Town]].
An Alolan Grimer appeared in ''[[PASM06|The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer]]'', under the ownership of {{adv|Moon}}. He later evolved into a Muk.
An Alolan Grimer appeared in ''[[PASM13|Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move]]''.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[Koga]] used a Grimer in ''[[PM015|Save The Chansey!]]'' to stop {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} from getting to a group of {{p|Chansey}}. It reappeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]''.
A Grimer appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Grimer (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Grimer's anime debut, Grimer had a very strong odor that made most people around the Grimer cover their noses from the smell. However, in recent episodes, Grimer's smell has seemingly ceased to exist. This is most obvious in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' where {{an|Dawn}} is given a Grimer to train, and it immediately hugs her, but no one complains about any smell.
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Grimer's {{pkmn|animated series}} debut, Grimer had a very strong odor that made most people around the Grimer cover their noses from the smell. However, in later episodes, Grimer's smell has seemingly ceased to exist. This is most obvious in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', where {{an|Dawn}} is given a Grimer to train, and it immediately hugs her, but no one complains about any smell.
* Grimer shares similar traits to {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Trubbish}}. All three Pokémon are pure Poison-types with a single evolution and roughly the same base stat totals.
* Grimer shares similar traits to {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Trubbish}}. All three Pokémon are pure {{type|Poison}} Pokémon with a single evolved form, roughly the same base stat totals and evolution levels, and appear to be based on a different kind of pollution; Grimer being water pollution.
* Alolan Grimer and its Alolan evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].
* Alolan Grimer and its Alolan evolution were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/804500572967555072 Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix).] Posted on December 2, 2016.</ref>
* Alolan Grimer had no [[Egg Moves]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} prior to Version 2.0.1. This was presumably unintentional, as it regained them in said version. The same situation occurred with {{p|Luvdisc}} and {{p|Cacnea}}.


===Origin===
===Origin===
It appears to be a pile of living sludge. Grimer may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic/radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable life.
Grimer appears to be a pile of living {{wp|sludge}}, and may be based upon the general concept of living slime in popular culture. It may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic/radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable life. It may also be based on ''Dorotabō'', a one-eyed, three-fingered ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that rises from the mud of neglected, overgrown rice fields.


Alolan Grimer may be based on an {{wp|oil slick}}, particularly the multiple colors it produces when it mixes with water.
Alolan Grimer may be based on an {{wp|oil slick}}, particularly the rainbow colors that are produced when a thin layer of oil floats on top of water; this is due to a phenomenon called {{wp|thin-film interference}}. In the real world, oil spills are a major threat to ecosystems in the world's oceans and particularly in Hawaii, which Alola is based on. Its reduced size may reference {{wp|insular dwarfism}} or, since its Alolan Form was brought about by human influence, {{wp|dwarfing}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Grimer is derived from ''grime'' (''dirt'' or ''filth'').
Grimer may be derived from ''grime'' (''dirt'' or ''filth'').


Betbeter may be derived from べとべと ''betobeto'' and べたべた ''betabeta'', both meaning sticky.
Betbeter may be derived from べとべと ''betobeto'' and べたべた ''betabeta'', both meaning sticky.
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Poison
{{Other languages|type=Poison|type2=Poison
|ja=ベトベター ''Betbeter''|jameaning=From べとべと betobeto and べたべた betabeta, both meaning sticky
|ja=ベトベター ''Betbeter''|jameaning=From {{tt|べとべと ''betobeto''|sticky}} and {{tt|べたべた ''betabeta''|sticky}}
|fr=Tadmorv|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|tas de morve|heap of mucus}}''
|fr=Tadmorv|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|tas de morve|pile of snot}}''
|es=Grimer|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Grimer|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sleima|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Schleim|slime}}''
|de=Sleima|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Schleim|slime}}'' and ''{{tt|Matsch|mud}}''
|it=Grimer|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Grimer|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=질퍽이 ''Jilpeogi''|komeaning=From {{tt|질퍽하다 ''Jilpeoghada''|sticky}}
|ko=질퍽이 ''Jilpeogi''|komeaning=From {{tt|질퍽하다 ''jilpeoghada''|sticky}}
|zh_yue=爛泥獸 ''Laahnnàihsau''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Ooze beast"
|zh_cmn=臭泥 ''Chòuní''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|臭 ''chòu''|foul}} and {{tt|泥 ''ní''|mud}}
|zh_cmn=臭泥 ''Chòuní''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Foul sludge"
|zh_yue=臭泥 ''Chaunàih''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>爛泥怪 ''Laahnnàihgwaai''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|臭 ''chau''|foul}} and {{tt|泥 ''nàih''|mud}}<br>From {{tt|爛泥 ''laahnnàih''|muck}} and {{tt|怪 ''gwaai''|monster}}
|hi=ग्रईमर ''Grimer''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=ग्राइमर ''Grimer''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Граймер ''Graimer''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Граймер ''Graimer''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เบโตเบตา ''Betobeta''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Notes==
==Related articles==
<references />-->
* [[Goh's Grimer]]
* [[Artificial Pokémon]]
* [[Regional form]]
 
==References==
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
*{{wp|Grimer and Muk|Article on Wikipedia}}
{{Alolan forms}}
 
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[[de:Sleima]]
[[es:Grimer]]
[[fr:Tadmorv]]
[[fr:Tadmorv]]
[[it:Grimer]]
[[it:Grimer]]
[[ja:ベトベター]]
[[ja:ベトベター]]
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[[zh:臭泥]]

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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Grimer
Sludge Pokémon 		ベトベター
Betbeter
#0088
Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Grimer
Alolan Grimer



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Poison Unknown
Grimer
Poison Dark
Alolan Grimer
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Stench or Sticky Hold
Grimer 		Poison Touch or Gluttony
Alolan Grimer
Cacophony
 Poison Touch
Grimer Hidden Ability 		Power of Alchemy
Alolan Grimer Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Alolan Grimer 		Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Grimer
2'04" 0.7 m
Alolan Grimer
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
66.1 lbs. 30.0 kg
Grimer
92.6 lbs. 42.0 kg
Alolan Grimer
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
90
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		65
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Grimer
1
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Alolan Grimer
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Atk 		0
Def 		0
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Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body04.png
Footprint
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Alolan Grimer
Pokédex color
  Purple
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
External Links

Grimer (Japanese: ベトベター Betbeter) is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Muk starting at level 38.

In Alola, Grimer has a dual-type Poison/Dark regional form. It evolves into Alolan Muk starting at level 38. These Grimer can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.

Biology

Grimer is a slimy, amorphous Pokémon, born from sludge in dirty streams or seabeds that are exposed to lunar radiation. It has two large eyes with beady pupils and a gaping mouth with a gray tongue. While it lacks any visible legs, it does have two arms with three digits on each hand. Its purple sludge body contains a variety of pungent bacteria, which are so potent that it renders soil barren and incapable of supporting plant life. It is constantly oozing a bacteria-rich fluid from all parts of its body. Should it run out of internal germs, Grimer will die. Pieces of it often break off during travel and go on to become new Grimer. When combined with another Grimer, it produces new poisonous compounds.

Due to its lack of a solid form, Grimer is capable of squeezing into any space or crevices with relative ease. It uses this to penetrate sewage pipes and feed off of the filthy wastewater inside. Its population fluctuates based on the availability of waste, which is Grimer's main diet. It can be found in polluted lakes and streams, as well as within cities and factories where trash and industrial waste can be found. In recent years, thanks to efforts in environmental improvements and a decrease in their food source of waste, Grimer is now facing extinction.

Prior to Generation IV, Grimer and its evolved form, Muk, were the only known Pokémon that could have Stench as an Ability.

Forms

Grimer has a regional form: Alolan Grimer.

Grimer was brought to Alola to deal with the excess waste generated by the region's increased population. Alolan Grimer eats solid garbage instead of sludge; this new diet has caused its body composition and form to change. Alolan Grimer's body is green with a line of yellow sludge along its lower lip that extends around behind its head, a bright blue tongue, and small black crescent-shaped spaces behind its eyes. It also has two blunt "teeth" in its upper jaw, which are actually crystallized toxins formed by its diet. It is not known how to break down these toxic crystals, but direct contact with them is known to be dangerous. Lethal poisons leak out of Alolan Grimer's body when these crystals fall out. Because it produces and stores toxins within its body, Alolan Grimer does not produce a foul stench like Kantonian Grimer.[1][2]

There are usually about one hundred Alolan Grimer found living near waste-disposal sites in Alola, assisting people in dealing with garbage. Alolan Grimer is widely used and a very popular Pokémon used in garbage disposal facilities around the world. Alolan Grimer is perpetually hungry and must constantly eat trash. If no trash is readily available, it will eat other manufactured products instead.[3] In addition to garbage, Alolan Grimer preys on Trubbish and Garbodor; its introduction to Alola caused their populations to decrease in the region. They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.

Alolan Grimer and its evolved form, Alolan Muk, are the only known Pokémon that can have Power of Alchemy as an Ability.

Evolution

Grimer evolves into Muk.

Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Grimer

0088Grimer.png
Unevolved
Grimer
 Poison 

→
0089Muk.png
First Evolution
Muk
 Poison 

Alolan Grimer

0088Grimer-Alola.png
Unevolved
Grimer
Alolan Form
 Poison  Dark 

→
0089Muk-Alola.png
First Evolution
Muk
Alolan Form
 Poison  Dark 

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#088
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Blue
Yellow Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
Stadium Sludge that was transformed when exposed to X-rays from the moon. Loves sludge, industrial waste and other refuse.
Generation II Johto
#116
Gold As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Silver Wherever Grimer has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
Crystal When two of these Pokémon's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
Stadium 2 As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Wherever Grimer has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#106 		Kanto
#088
Ruby Grimer's sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
Sapphire Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.
Emerald Born from polluted sludge in the sea, Grimer's favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.
FireRed Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
LeafGreen Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#117
Diamond It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold As it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new Grimer emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
SoulSilver Wherever Grimer has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
Generation V Unova
 B2  W2 : #064
Black It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.
White
Black 2 Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#— 		Hoenn
#111
X Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Y Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Omega Ruby Grimer's sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
Alpha Sapphire Grimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #050 		Alola
 US  UM : #057 		Kanto
#088
Sun Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon's numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
Moon It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.
Ultra Sun It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can't multiply, and it dies.
Ultra Moon The wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They're said to be on the verge of extinction.
Let's Go Pikachu Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
Let's Go Eevee
Alolan Grimer
Sun A Grimer, which had been brought in to solve a problem with garbage, developed over time into this form.
Moon The crystals on Grimer's body are lumps of toxins. If one falls off, lethal poisons leak out.
Ultra Sun There are a hundred or so of them living in Alola's waste-disposal site. They're all hard workers who eat a lot of trash.
Ultra Moon Brought to Alola to solve the garbage problem, Grimer seems to relish any and all kinds of trash.
Let's Go Pikachu It has a passion for trash above all else, speedily digesting it and creating brilliant crystals of sparkling poison.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#— 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#194 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#68
Scarlet Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
Violet When two of these Pokémon's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
Alolan Grimer
Scarlet They store their toxins inside their bodies, so unlike Grimer from other regions, they don’t smell bad even up close.
Violet Alolan Grimer will gladly gobble up any kind of trash, making it a widely used and popular Pokémon at garbage disposal facilities.


Pokédex Image Grimer SM.png Pokédex Image Grimer-Alola SM.png
Grimer in the Alola Pokédex Alolan Grimer in the Alola Pokédex
Pokédex Image Grimer SV.png Pokédex Image Grimer SV Blueberry.png
Grimer in the Paldea Pokédex Alolan Grimer in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Pokémon Mansion
Blue (Japan)
Pokémon Mansion
Yellow
Pokémon Mansion, Power Plant
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Celadon City (Surfing)
Crystal
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Celadon City (Surfing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Fiery Path
Emerald
Fiery Path
FireRed LeafGreen
Pokémon Mansion
Celadon City (Super Rod)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Phenac Stadium (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 212 (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Route 212 (Poké Radar)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Celadon City (Surfing)
Safari Zone (tall grass in Marshland, defaultMorningDay; Surfing in Marshland, default)
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Town Outskirts
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Castelia Sewers (walking, surfing/fishingSpringSummer)
Dream World
Dream Park
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Muk
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Fiery Path
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trainers' School, Hau'oli City, Malie City (Alolan Form)
Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trainers' School, Hau'oli City, Malie City (Alolan Form)
Pokémon Bank (Kantonian Form)
Let's Go Pikachu
Pokémon Mansion, Power Plant (Kantonian Form)
Trade Kantonian Grimer in Cinnabar Island (Alolan Form)
Let's Go Eevee
Trade
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Route 212 (Poké Radar) (Kantonian Form)
Grand Underground - Swampy Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) (Kantonian Form)
Unobtainable (Alolan Form)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Cortondo (Kantonian Form)
East Province: Area Two (Kantonian Form)
West Province: Area Two (Kantonian Form)
Tera Raid Battles (2★) (Kantonian Form)
Trade (Alolan Form)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (Alolan Form)
Tera Raid Battles (3★) (Alolan Form)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Cave
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Cinnabar Island
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Cave (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Phobosphere, Endless Level 35, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Magma Cavern (B15F-B21F), Stormy Sea (B20F-B29F), Silver Trench (B20F-B29F), Wish Cave (B80F-B85F), Murky Cave (B3F-B5F), Joyous Tower (80F-85F), Far-off Sea (B20F-B29F), Marvelous Sea (B20F), Fantasy Strait (B20F-B29F)
Ranger
Waterworks
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
MD Sky
Waterfall Cave (B1F-B8F)
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Normal Mode A)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Everspring Valley
Rumble U
Melodious Woodland: Major Clean-Up
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Fr
Rumble World
Dark Land: Forgotten Forest (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Celebi Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal (Kantonian Form)
Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal (Alolan Form)
Generation VIII
MD DX
Magma Cavern (20F-25F), Stormy Sea (20F-29F), Silver Trench (20F-29F), Wish Cave (80F-85F), Joyous Tower (80F-85F), Far-Off Sea (20F-29F), Purity Forest (81F-85F), Oddity Cave (4F), Remains Island (4F), Marvelous Sea (4F), Fantasy Strait (4F)
Fainted Pokémon: Uproar Forest, Fantasy Strait
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Albens Town: Stage 231 (Kantonian Form)
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#8) (Alolan Form)
Masters EX
Scottie/Bettie & GrimerEgg (Kantonian Form)


In events

Alolan Grimer
Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Pokémon Sun & Moon Alolan Grimer Korean region Online 10 May 2 to June 30, 2017

Held items

Grimer

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold Silver
Nugget Nugget (2%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire
Nugget Nugget (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver
Black 2 White 2
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

Alolan Grimer

Games Held items
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Stats

Base stats

Grimer
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
Total:
325
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.
Alolan Grimer

Alolan Grimer has the same base stats as Kantonian Grimer.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/1 ★
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
12/14 ★★


Type effectiveness

Grimer

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Alolan Grimer

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost ½×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 0×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost ½×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 0×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost ½×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 0×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost ½×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 0×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Grimer
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Poison Gas Poison Status 0000— 09090% 40
044 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
077 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
1212 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20
1515 Sludge Poison Special 06565 100100% 20
1818 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15
2121 Minimize Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
2626 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10
2929 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100100% 10
3232 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100100% 10
3737 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40
4040 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 08080% 5
4343 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20
4646 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10
4848 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grimer
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Alolan Grimer
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Poison Gas Poison Status 0000— 09090% 40
044 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
077 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1212 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20
1515 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100100% 20
1818 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15
2121 Minimize Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
2626 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10
2929 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20
3232 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3737 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40
4040 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 08080% 5
4343 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20
4646 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10
4848 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grimer
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Grimer
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Grimer
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Grimer
Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Grimer
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Grimer
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GrimerMukGulpinSwalotEelektrik
 Acid Spray Poison Special 40 100% 20
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantPincurchin
 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
KoffingWeezingWeezing
 Haze Ice Status — —% 30
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5
HaunterGengarDusclopsDusknoir
 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 60 —% 20
ShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombMimikyu
 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Grimer
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grimer
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Alolan Grimer

Alolan Grimer did not have any Egg Moves prior to Version 2.0.1.

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
KoffingWeezingWeezingDrakloakDragapult
 Assurance Dark Physical 60 100% 10
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargo
 Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantPincurchin
 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5
Mirror Herb*
 Recycle Normal Status — —% 10
ShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombMimikyu
 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 40 100% 30
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteMismagiusSpiritomb
 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Grimer
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Grimer
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Grimer

Side game data

Grimer

Pokémon Pinball
Pin088.png Pinani088.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS088.png PinRSani088.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani088.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.2%
Friend Area: Poison Swamp
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'll attack with Sludge! Hahaha!
26%-50% HP My HP's down to half. It's no laughing matter!
1%-25% HP I'm beat... Sink me in a sea of sludge...
Level up Leveled up! Hahaha!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 088.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 088.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Battle Garbodor
Connected to: Weezing, Garbodor
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm sticky.
Low HP (< 50%) Hmm… I guess I'm getting a bit tired…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Poison
Poké Assist: Poison PA.png
Poison
Field move: None
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 27 Max. exp.: 39
Browser entry R-087
Grimer hurls blobs of sludge. Also beware of the sludge trail it leaves behind.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush088Body.png Walking Speed: 2.22 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 50
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Poison
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT088.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#325
Shuffle088.png

Crowd Control
Increases damage when there are more Grimer in the puzzle area.


Pokémon GO
GO088.png Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 135 Base Defense: 90
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Grimer Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Poison Jab*, Mud-Slap, Acid×
Charged Attacks: Sludge, Mud Bomb, Sludge Bomb, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Alolan Grimer

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#325
Shuffle088A.png

Last-Ditch Effort
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush088ABody.png Walking Speed: 2.22 seconds Base HP: 55
Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 50
Pokémon GO
GO088A.png Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 135 Base Defense: 90
Egg Distance: 7 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Grimer Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Poison Jab, Bite
Charged Attacks: Crunch, Gunk Shot, Sludge Bomb, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Grimer

0088Grimer.png
Unevolved
Grimer
 Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 38
→
0089Muk.png
First Evolution
Muk
 Poison 


Alolan Grimer

0088Grimer-Alola.png
Unevolved
Grimer
Alolan Form
 Poison  Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 38
→
0089Muk-Alola.png
First Evolution
Muk
Alolan Form
 Poison  Dark 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 088.png Spr b g1 088.png Spr 1b 088.png Spr b g1 088.png Spr 1y 088.png Spr b g1 088.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 088.png Spr b 2g 088.png Spr 2s 088.png Spr b 2s 088.png Spr 2c 088.png Spr b 2c 088.png
Spr 2g 088 s.png Spr b 2g 088 s.png Spr 2s 088 s.png Spr b 2s 088 s.png Spr 2c 088 s.png Spr b 2c 088 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 088.png Spr b 3r 088.png Spr 3e 088.png Spr b 3e 088.png Spr 3f 088.png Spr b 3f 088.png
Spr 3r 088 s.png Spr b 3r 088 s.png Spr 3e 088 s.png Spr b 3e 088 s.png Spr 3f 088 s.png Spr b 3f 088 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 088.png Spr b 4d 088.png Spr 4p 088.png Spr b 4p 088.png Spr 4h 088.png Spr b 4h 088.png
Spr 4d 088 s.png Spr b 4d 088 s.png Spr 4p 088 s.png Spr b 4p 088 s.png Spr 4h 088 s.png Spr b 4h 088 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 088.png Spr b 5b 088.png Spr 5b2 088.png Spr b 5b2 088.png
Spr 5b 088 s.png Spr b 5b 088 s.png Spr 5b2 088 s.png Spr b 5b2 088 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 088.png
Spr b 6x 088.png
Spr 6o 088.png
Spr b 6o 088.png
Spr 6x 088 s.png
Spr b 6x 088 s.png
Spr 6o 088 s.png
Spr b 6o 088 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 088.png
Spr b 7s 088.png
Spr 7s 088.png
Spr b 7s 088.png
Spr 7s 088A.png
Spr b 7s 088A.png
Spr 7s 088A.png
Spr b 7s 088A.png
Spr 7s 088 s.png
Spr b 7s 088 s.png
Spr 7s 088 s.png
Spr b 7s 088 s.png
Spr 7s 088A s.png
Spr b 7s 088A s.png
Spr 7s 088A s.png
Spr b 7s 088A s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 088.png
Spr 7p 088 s.png
Spr 7p 088A.png
Spr 7p 088A s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0088.png HOME0088 s.png
HOME0088A.png HOME0088A s.png
088MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Grimer images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Grimer in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Major appearances

Goh's Grimer

In Dreams Are Made of These!, Goh caught a Grimer during the Pokémon Orienteering competition. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Other

Grimer debuted in a flashback in Pokémon Scent-sation!. Celadon City Gym Leader Erika told a story about when she was a youngster, where she got lost one day and ran into a Grimer. However, a Gloom chased the Grimer off and saved her.

In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, Ash and his friends encountered multiple Grimer and a Muk when they were gumming up the turbines in the power plant in Gringey City, causing a citywide power loss. This was eventually resolved when Ash caught Muk.

In Camping It Up!, a Grimer was assigned to Dawn by the Pokémon Summer Academy. She temporarily trained it, though its low self-esteem proved difficult. They worked through it, and she was able to teach it the Counter Shield tactic. Grimer later battled a Venonat assigned to Conway.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Grimer was controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.

A Grimer appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In a flashback in The Joy of Water Pokémon, four Grimer lived in Lake Lucid before it became the clean lake it is now.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Grimer competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

A Coordinator's Grimer appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

A Grimer appeared in Ghoul Daze!.

A Grimer appeared in I Choose You!.

Alolan Grimer debuted in a flashback in Turning Heads and Training Hard!, under the ownership of Tupp.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Grimer was captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Trainer's Grimer appeared in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

A Trainer's Grimer appeared in Solitary and Menacing!.

A Trainer's Grimer appeared in Restore and Renew!.

A Trainer's Grimer appeared in HZ049.

A Trainer's Grimer appeared in HZ050.

A Student's Grimer appeared in HZ055.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP030 Grimer Ash's Pokédex Grimer, a Sludge Pokémon. Born from sludge, these Pokémon specialize in Sludge attacks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP088 Grimer Dawn's Pokédex Grimer, the Sludge Pokémon. It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to X-rays from the moon.

Pokémon Generations

Grimer in Pokémon Generations

A Grimer appeared in The Lake of Rage, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. Along with Magnemite, Raticate, Golbat, and Houndoom, it was defeated by Lance's Dragonite during Lance and Ethan's infiltration of the Team Rocket HQ.

In the manga

Grimer in Pokémon Adventures
Alolan Grimer in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Grimer appeared in PDP01.

A Grimer appeared in PDP25.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Grimer appeared in PMDP24.

Pokémon Adventures

In Go for the Golbat, Koga wore a Grimer on his shoulder in the form of a ninja outfit. He used it extensively to smother Blue, preventing him from breathing and restrict his movement so that he would be unable to call on his Pokémon. He used it again during the battle against Agatha, but to little effect.

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Grimer was in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explained that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

Janine owns a Grimer in Notorious Noctowl. She used it against Falkner during the Gym Leader face-off; during the battle; it used its Minimize attack to outwit his Noctowl.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Grimer was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Multiple Grimer were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Cleaning Up Grimer.

In Softening Up Kakuna, Uprooting Seedot, and Outlasting Ledian, a Grimer was one of the Pokémon that Platinum rented during the Battle Factory challenge.

A Grimer appeared in Mr. Perfect.

A Grimer appeared in Goodra Spits, under the ownership of a Team Aqua Grunt.

Alolan Grimer debuted in The Decision and the Tournament of Six, where it was seen with its Trainer at a festival held in Iki Town.

An Alolan Grimer appeared in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer, under the ownership of Moon. He later evolved into a Muk.

An Alolan Grimer appeared in Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Koga used a Grimer in Save The Chansey! to stop Red from getting to a group of Chansey. It reappeared in A Challenge to the Elite Four!.

A Grimer appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.

In the TCG

Main article: Grimer (TCG)

Trivia

  • In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, Grimer's animated series debut, Grimer had a very strong odor that made most people around the Grimer cover their noses from the smell. However, in later episodes, Grimer's smell has seemingly ceased to exist. This is most obvious in Camping It Up!, where Dawn is given a Grimer to train, and it immediately hugs her, but no one complains about any smell.
  • Grimer shares similar traits to Koffing and Trubbish. All three Pokémon are pure Poison-type Pokémon with a single evolved form, roughly the same base stat totals and evolution levels, and appear to be based on a different kind of pollution; Grimer being water pollution.
  • Alolan Grimer and its Alolan evolution were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[4]
  • Alolan Grimer had no Egg Moves in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet prior to Version 2.0.1. This was presumably unintentional, as it regained them in said version. The same situation occurred with Luvdisc and Cacnea.

Origin

Grimer appears to be a pile of living sludge, and may be based upon the general concept of living slime in popular culture. It may also be based on the imagined fear that heavy pollution, caused by the leakage and/or improper disposal of toxic/radioactive waste, may result in the creation of new and undesirable life. It may also be based on Dorotabō, a one-eyed, three-fingered yōkai that rises from the mud of neglected, overgrown rice fields.

Alolan Grimer may be based on an oil slick, particularly the rainbow colors that are produced when a thin layer of oil floats on top of water; this is due to a phenomenon called thin-film interference. In the real world, oil spills are a major threat to ecosystems in the world's oceans and particularly in Hawaii, which Alola is based on. Its reduced size may reference insular dwarfism or, since its Alolan Form was brought about by human influence, dwarfing.

Name origin

Grimer may be derived from grime (dirt or filth).

Betbeter may be derived from べとべと betobeto and べたべた betabeta, both meaning sticky.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ベトベター Betbeter From べとべと betobeto and べたべた betabeta
France Flag.png French Tadmorv From tas de morve
Spain Flag.png Spanish Grimer Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Sleima From Schleim and Matsch
Italy Flag.png Italian Grimer Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 질퍽이 Jilpeogi From 질퍽하다 jilpeoghada
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 臭泥 Chòuní From 臭 chòu and 泥 ní
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 臭泥 Chaunàih*
爛泥怪 Laahnnàihgwaai* 		From 臭 chau and 泥 nàih
From 爛泥 laahnnàih and 怪 gwaai


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Muk
  2. ↑ Samson Oak: "Did you know that Alolan Grimer are in fact not native to the region at all, but instead are what we would call naturalized Pokémon? There is not so much sludge and pollution for Grimer to feed on here in Alola, though, so they have grown to feed on garbage instead. They do not give off a foul stench, thanks to the way they contain any poisons within their bodies, but their crystals are terribly poisonous!"
  3. ↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Alolan Grimer
  4. ↑ Tweet by ありがひとし/ArigaHitoshi (@ariga_megamix). Posted on December 2, 2016.

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