Grimerin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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

#122 Johto Dex · #088 National

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 while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, in Route 16 (uncommon), and in Route 17 (uncommon), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 13 to 48.

Wild Encounters (7)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	poison	PWR0	ACC55	PP40
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	Envelops the foes in a toxic Envelops the foe in a toxic gas that may poison.
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
5	SmogLevel: 5Smog	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP20
5	SmogLevel: 5Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
7	Mud SlapLevel: 7Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
7	Mud SlapLevel: 7Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
12	DisableLevel: 12Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
15	SludgeLevel: 15Sludge	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
15	SludgeLevel: 15Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
18	Mud BombLevel: 18Mud Bomb	ground	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
18	Mud BombLevel: 18Mud Bomb	Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy.
21	MinimizeLevel: 21Minimize	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
21	MinimizeLevel: 21Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
26	FlingLevel: 26Fling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
26	FlingLevel: 26Fling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
29	Sludge BombLevel: 29Sludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
29	Sludge BombLevel: 29Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
32	Sludge WaveLevel: 32Sludge Wave	poison	PWR95	ACC100	PP10
32	Sludge WaveLevel: 32Sludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
37	ScreechLevel: 37Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
37	ScreechLevel: 37Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
40	Gunk ShotLevel: 40Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC0	PP5
40	Gunk ShotLevel: 40Gunk Shot	Shoots filthy garbage at the foe. May also poison.
43	Acid ArmorLevel: 43Acid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
43	Acid ArmorLevel: 43Acid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
46	BelchLevel: 46Belch	poison	PWR120	ACC90	PP10
46	BelchLevel: 46Belch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
48	MementoLevel: 48Memento	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
48	MementoLevel: 48Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
LickLick	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
LickLick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Acid SprayAcid Spray	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Acid SprayAcid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison GasLevel: 1Poison Gas	poison	PWR0	ACC55	PP40
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	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
4	HardenLevel: 4Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
8	DisableLevel: 8Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
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	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
13	SludgeLevel: 13Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
19	MinimizeLevel: 19Minimize	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
19	MinimizeLevel: 19Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
26	ScreechLevel: 26Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
26	ScreechLevel: 26Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
34	Acid ArmorLevel: 34Acid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
34	Acid ArmorLevel: 34Acid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
43	Sludge BombLevel: 43Sludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
53	MementoLevel: 53Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
LickLick	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
LickLick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Shadow PunchShadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

TM/HM Moves (39)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.