Same name in this game

Grimer is the name this game gives to more than one species. Grimer #088. The number after each name is the game's own regional dex entry.

Grimer #088in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

poison

Pokédex Entry

Sludge Pokémon

Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#088

Abilities

Liquid Ooze(Primary)

Draining causes injury.

Sticky Hold(Secondary)

Prevents item theft.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

Oranberry(50%)Blacksludge(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Grimer

Base form

→

Muk

Level up Grimer to Lv. 38

How to Obtain

Grimer #088 appears very common in Celadon City while walking, surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod, fishing with Super Rod or Rock Smash, very common in Route 16 while Rock Smash, and in Route 17 (uncommon), among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 40. There's a one-time encounter in Rocket Hideout at level 21.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Rocket Hideout	Lv. 21	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (14)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	A physical attack delivered with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
3	Poison GasLevel: 3Poison Gas	poison	PWR0	ACC55	PP40
3	Poison GasLevel: 3Poison Gas	The foe is sprayed with a cloud of toxic gas that may poison the foe.
5	Shadow SneakLevel: 5Shadow Sneak	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
5	Shadow SneakLevel: 5Shadow Sneak	The user extends its shadow to attack. It will strike first.
7	HardenLevel: 7Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
7	HardenLevel: 7Harden	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
10	AcidLevel: 10Acid	The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide- melting acid that may lower Sp. Def.
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC80	PP20
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	For a few turns, it prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
15	MinimizeLevel: 15Minimize	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
15	MinimizeLevel: 15Minimize	The user compresses all the cells in its body to raise its evasiveness.
17	Mud BombLevel: 17Mud Bomb	ground	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
17	Mud BombLevel: 17Mud Bomb	The foe is struck with a mud ball, that may also lower its accuracy.
20	SludgeLevel: 20Sludge	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
20	SludgeLevel: 20Sludge	Toxic sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
24	Shadow PunchLevel: 24Shadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
24	Shadow PunchLevel: 24Shadow Punch	The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded.
28	AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
28	AssuranceLevel: 28Assurance	Does double damage if the foe has already taken damage this turn.
33	ScreechLevel: 33Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
33	ScreechLevel: 33Screech	An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
36	Poison JabLevel: 36Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
36	Poison JabLevel: 36Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
39	Acid ArmorLevel: 39Acid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
39	Acid ArmorLevel: 39Acid Armor	The user alters its cells to liquefy itself and sharply raise Defense.
42	Mean LookLevel: 42Mean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
42	Mean LookLevel: 42Mean Look	The foe is fixed with a mean look that prevents it from escaping.
46	Gunk ShotLevel: 46Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC70	PP5
46	Gunk ShotLevel: 46Gunk Shot	Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
51	Take DownLevel: 51Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
51	Take DownLevel: 51Take Down	A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR250	ACC100	PP5
ExplosionExplosion	The user explodes to inflict terrible damage even while fainting itself.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes among all Pokémon engaged in battle.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using any move that is also known by the user.
LickLick	ghost	PWR20	ACC100	PP30
LickLick	The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mean LookMean Look	The foe is fixed with a mean look that prevents it from escaping.
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	The user throws a punch from the shadows. It cannot be evaded.
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	The user extends its shadow to attack. It will strike first.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	The power built using Stockpile is released at once for attack.
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
StockpileStockpile	The user charges up power for use later. It can be used three times.
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	The energy it built using Stockpile is absorbed to restore HP.

TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap CannonZap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	TM07TM07
Zap CannonZap Cannon	An electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM08TM08
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR120	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM35TM35
Drain PunchDrain Punch	A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR120	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM41TM41
Shock WaveShock Wave	A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
StrengthStrength	rock	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	electric	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Poison Jab (Safari Zone)Poison Jab	The foe is stabbed by an arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Flamethrower (Celadon City)Flamethrower	fire	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Flamethrower (Celadon City)Flamethrower	The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn.
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Violet City	TutorTutor
Mud-Slap (Violet City)Mud-Slap	Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Fuchsia City	TutorTutor
Gunk Shot (Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot	Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Pain Split (Sprout Tower)Pain Split	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Sprout Tower	TutorTutor
Pain Split (Sprout Tower)Pain Split	The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Metronome (Goldenrod Dept.)Metronome	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Metronome (Goldenrod Dept.)Metronome	Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random.
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)Taunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Taunt(Battle Tower, Three Island, Underwater Sevii)Taunt	The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Grimer. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×psychic2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Grimer resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×bug0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Grimer, either offensively or defensively.

Same name in this game

Grimer #088in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Pokédex Entry