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Grimerin Pokémon Heart & Soul

poison

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Pokédex Entry

Sludge Pokémon

Born from polluted sludge in the sea, Grimer's favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Poison

Dex

#088

Abilities

STENCH(Primary)

May cause a foe to flinch.

STICKY HOLD(Secondary)

Prevents item theft.

POISON TOUCH(Hidden)

Poisons foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

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

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How to Obtain

Look for Grimer very common in Celadon City Hns while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, in Pokemon Mansion 1f (uncommon), and in Pokemon Mansion 2f (uncommon), among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level 13 to 48.

Wild Encounters (13)


Celadon City	any	super rod	Lv. 30	2%
Celadon City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 45	200%
Celadon City Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 45	200%
Celadon City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 45	200%
Celadon City Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 46	198%
Fiery Path	any	Field	Lv. 14	2%
Pokemon Mansion 1f	any	Field	Lv. 28-30	35%
Pokemon Mansion 2f	any	Field	Lv. 28-30	35%
Pokemon Mansion 3f	any	Field	Lv. 28-30	35%
Pokemon Mansion B1f	any	Field	Lv. 28-30	35%
Route 16 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 48	112%
Route 17 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 42-43	113%
Route 34 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 13	40%

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	poison	0	55	40
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	Envelops the foes in a toxic Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison.
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	normal	0	0	30
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
8	DisableLevel: 8Disable	normal	0	55	20
8	DisableLevel: 8Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
13	SludgeLevel: 13Sludge	poison	65	100	20
13	SludgeLevel: 13Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
19	MinimizeLevel: 19Minimize	normal	0	0	0
19	MinimizeLevel: 19Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
26	ScreechLevel: 26Screech	normal	0	85	40
26	ScreechLevel: 26Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
34	Acid ArmorLevel: 34Acid Armor	poison	0	0	0
34	Acid ArmorLevel: 34Acid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	dark	0	0	10
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	0	0	5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
LickLick	ghost	0	100	30
LickLick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	0	0	10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
CurseCurse	normal	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	ghost	60	0	20
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	0	100	5
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

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TM/HM Moves (39)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	0	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.