Type matchups
Damage Grimer takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison type, Grimer has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 25
- Total
- 325
Grimer has a base stat total of 325, higher than 22% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (80). With Attack (80) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Grimer can have the abilities Stench, Sticky Hold and Poison Touch.
How to beat Grimer
Grimer takes 2× damage from Ground and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Solgaleo hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grimer's Poison moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grimer's Poison moves. Metagross hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Grimer's Poison moves.
Evolution
Grimer is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Grimer → Muk) and evolves into Muk.
Best counters to Grimer
Frequently asked questions
What is Grimer weak to?
As a Poison type, Grimer takes super-effective damage from Ground and Psychic moves.
What is Grimer resistant to?
Grimer resists Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Grimer?
Strong type-based picks include Solgaleo, Dusk Necrozma and Metagross, which hit Grimer with super-effective attacks.