Type matchups
Damage Grimmsnarl takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Fairy type, Grimmsnarl has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 510
Grimmsnarl has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (95), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 65 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Grimmsnarl can have the abilities Prankster, Frisk and Pickpocket.
How to beat Grimmsnarl
Grimmsnarl takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves. Magearna hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves. Fezandipiti hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves.
Evolution
Grimmsnarl is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Impidimp → Morgrem → Grimmsnarl), evolving from Morgrem.
Best counters to Grimmsnarl
Frequently asked questions
What is Grimmsnarl weak to?
As a Dark/Fairy type, Grimmsnarl takes super-effective damage from Poison, Steel and Fairy moves.
What is Grimmsnarl resistant to?
Grimmsnarl resists Ghost and Dark (¼×) moves. It is immune to Psychic and Dragon.
What are the best counters to Grimmsnarl?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Magearna and Fezandipiti, which hit Grimmsnarl with super-effective attacks.