Grimer #0088
The Sludge Pokémon
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| Typing | Poison |
| Abilities | Stench - Ability 1 Sticky Hold - Ability 2 Poison Touch - Hidden |
| Classification | The Sludge Pokémon |
| National ID | #0088 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Ground
Psychic
Resists x½
Fighting
Poison
Bug
Grass
Fairy
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Sprite and Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 80 | 140—187 | |||
| Attack | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Sp. Attack | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Speed | 25 | 27—69 | 30—77 | 33—84 | |
| Total | 325 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Amorphous |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5140 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.9 m (2'11") |
| Weight | 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 HP |
| Base Exp. Yield | 65 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Grimer via level-up in Pokémon X and Y:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Gas | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| 1 | Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 4 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 12 | Disable | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 15 | Sludge | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 18 | Minimize | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 21 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85 | Ground | Spec. |
| 26 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 29 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 32 | Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| 37 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 40 | Acid Armor | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 43 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. |
| 46 | Belch | 120 | 90 | Poison | Spec. |
| 48 | Memento | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Grimer as Egg Moves in Pokémon X and Y:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| Curse | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
| Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Imprison | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Lick | 30 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| Mean Look | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Scary Face | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| Shadow Punch | 60 | — | Ghost | Phys. |
| Shadow Sneak | 40 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| Spit Up | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Stockpile | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Swallow | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Grimer via TM in Pokémon X and Y:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM009 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM012 | Taunt | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM024 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM030 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM034 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM035 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM036 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM038 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM041 | Torment | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM048 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM056 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM059 | Incinerate | 60 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM064 | Explosion | 250 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM066 | Payback | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM080 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM083 | Infestation | 20 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM084 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM088 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM098 | Power-Up Punch | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM100 | Confide | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Grimer via HM in Pokémon X and Y:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

