Alolan Grimerin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Sludge Pokémon

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. Grimer seems to relish any and all kinds of trash.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PoisonDark

Dex

#1040

Abilities

Poison Touch(Primary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Gluttony(Secondary)

Eats Berries early.

Power of Alchemy(Hidden)

Copies ally's ability.

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 ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5poison ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Grimeralola

Base form

→

Alolan Muk

Level up Alolan grimer to Lv. 38

Related Guides

How to Obtain

You can catch Alolan Grimer in Ula'ula Cave 2 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 43 to 45.

Wild Encounters (1)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

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.
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
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	Acid SprayLevel: 15Acid Spray	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
15	Acid SprayLevel: 15Acid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
18	Poison FangLevel: 18Poison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
18	Poison FangLevel: 18Poison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
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	Knock OffLevel: 29Knock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
29	Knock OffLevel: 29Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
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
AssuranceAssurance	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
AssuranceAssurance	Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
Clear SmogClear Smog	poison	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
Clear SmogClear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
ImprisonImprison	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
ImprisonImprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
Mean LookMean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mean LookMean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	ghost	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Shadow SneakShadow Sneak	Extends the user's shadow to strike first.
SpiteSpite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
SpiteSpite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
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.

Gen 3 Moves

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

Level Up (16)

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.
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
7	BiteLevel: 7Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
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	Acid SprayLevel: 15Acid Spray	poison	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
15	Acid SprayLevel: 15Acid Spray	Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def.
18	Poison FangLevel: 18Poison Fang	poison	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
18	Poison FangLevel: 18Poison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
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	Knock OffLevel: 29Knock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
29	Knock OffLevel: 29Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
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.

TM/HM Moves (45)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
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.
EmbargoEmbargo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
EmbargoEmbargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
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.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
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.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
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.
RecycleRecycle	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
RecycleRecycle	Recycles a used item for one more use.
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 PolishRock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
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.
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.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
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.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.