Grimer

Grimer official artwork
#0088

Grimer

Sludge Pokémon

POISON

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
GROUNDPSYCHIC
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

Base stats

Hp80
Attack80
Defense50
Special Attack40
Special Defense50
Speed25
Total325

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Grimer is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUNDPSYCHIC

Resists

GRASS½×FIGHTING½×POISON½×BUG½×FAIRY½×

Based on Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 38
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.

Silver

Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1Poison GasPOISON90
1PoundNORMAL40100
5HardenNORMAL
10DisableNORMAL100
16SludgePOISON65100
23MinimizeNORMAL
31ScreechNORMAL85
40Acid ArmorPOISON
50Sludge BombPOISON90100