Grimer

Grimer
Sludge Pokémon
It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies.
Grimer is No. 0088 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Poison-type Sludge Pokémon. It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Grimer first belongs to Generation I. Grimer does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Hp, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Grimer at a glance
- Type
- POISON
- Weak to
- GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 80
- Abilities
- Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Muk — Level 38
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Weight
- 30.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 190
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Grimer is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Gas | POISON | — | 90 |
| 1 | Pound | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 5 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 10 | Disable | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 16 | Sludge | POISON | 65 | 100 |
| 23 | Minimize | NORMAL | — | — |
| 31 | Screech | NORMAL | — | 85 |
| 40 | Acid Armor | POISON | — | — |
| 50 | Sludge Bomb | POISON | 90 | 100 |
