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Grimmsnarl

GrimmsnarlDark Fairy
  • fog
  • cloudy
Grimmsnarl is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Grimmsnarl is a Dark and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,850 CP and is weak to Fairy, Poison, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Sucker Punch / Play Rough. It is boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Grimmsnarl Stats and Max CP

227 ATK
139 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3222 CP
Lvl 40
2850 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2036 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1628 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1221 CP

Grimmsnarl's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Grimmsnarl PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The Dark/Fairy-type Grimmsnarl has a decent ATK start similar to many starters in Pokémon GO but its good HP is sort of ruined by its low DEF stat. It's not recommended for usage in high stakes Raid Battles but you can certainly run it when rejoining the lobby (after your main squad has fainted) or against low tier Bosses, especially against Dragons with the Dark, Psychic, or Ghost subtyping.

 

⚔️ Raids - Grimmsnarl’s Dark-type DPS is on a level similar to regular Houndoom and Payback Absol. In the Fairy department, Grimmsnarl lacks a Fairy-type Fast Move, leaving it unviable for this role. However, if its signature Spirit Break is treated as a Fast Attack in a future update, it could find usage against Dragon Raid Bosses.

 

🛡️ Gyms - Grimmsnarl has a low DEF stat and is weak to Fairy, Poison, and Steel moves. While it's not a good Gym defender, it can hit Mega Metagross and Dusk Mane Necrozma hard with its Dark-type attacks.

 

Grimmsnarl PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

The addition of Draining Kiss to Grimmsnarl’s moveset finally makes it threatening in the Great League, giving it a reliable tool to boost its DEF. This gives it victories over the formidable trio of Malamar, Snorlax, and Kingdra, while also impressing by taking down Shadow Forretress, Thievul, and Shadow Quagsire. In fact, even though it's mostly a close call, Grimmsnarl even takes down Feraligatr.

Most of its struggles come against bulky opponents like Dondozo, Diggersby, and Mantine, so be sure to add a teammate that utilizes a hard-hitting Fast Attack.

🟡 Ultra League

Grimmsnarl turns its fortunes in the Ultra League, establishing itself as a premier attacker to address the rise of Ghost, Dark, and Dragon types in this format, all thanks to its stats being best suited for this format. Giratina (Altered Forme) (stronger than ever with the buffed Shadow Force), Zygarde Complete Form, Guzzlord, Regidrago, Shadow Dusknoir, Drifblim, Skeledirge, Jellicent... all bow down to the might of Grimmsnarl. Additionally, it also manages to take down Feraligatr, Blastoise, Snorlax, Cresselia, Seismitoad, Kingdra, and Shadow Ninetales! Grimmsnarl is a legitimate threat in the Ultra League, breaking through strong teams and winning you many battles. A superb pick! 👏

🟣 Master League

Grimmsnarl can't handle the onslaught from the powerhouses present in the Master League. It can, however, bear Psychic types and Eternatus quite reliably.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#276
DarkDark-type
#43
FairyFairy-type
#31
Great LeagueGreat League
#309
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#154
Master LeagueMaster League
#153

Grimmsnarl Type Chart

Grimmsnarl takes increased damage from:Grimmsnarl takes increased damage from:

FairyFairy160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Grimmsnarl takes reduced damage from:Grimmsnarl takes reduced damage from:

DarkDark39.1%
DragonDragon39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
GhostGhost62.5%

Grimmsnarl best moveset

Moves

Sucker Punch + Play Rough

Fairy
DarkSucker Punch
FairyPlay Rough
Grimmsnarl's best Fairy-type moveset is Sucker Punch / Play Rough, with 13.67 DPS and 256.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Grimmsnarl ranks #31 (B Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.

Sucker Punch + Foul Play

Dark
DarkSucker Punch
DarkFoul Play
Grimmsnarl's best Dark-type moveset is Sucker Punch / Foul Play, with 13.59 DPS and 254.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Grimmsnarl ranks #43 (B Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSucker PunchFairyPlay Rough12.1013.67256.1
2.DarkSucker PunchDarkFoul Play12.0213.59254.6
3.DarkBiteFairyPlay Rough11.8813.43251.7
4.DarkBiteDarkFoul Play11.7913.33249.7
5.DarkSucker PunchDarkDark Pulse11.1712.62236.5
6.DarkBiteDarkDark Pulse11.1312.58235.7
7.FightingLow KickFairyPlay Rough11.0712.52234.6
8.FightingLow KickDarkFoul Play10.8312.24229.4
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Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DarkSucker Punch560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy7

    Effects
    Sucker Punch has no special effects.
    See Sucker Punch details page ↗
  • FightingLow Kick550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Low Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Low Kick has no special effects.
    See Low Kick details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • FairyDraining Kiss60502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Draining Kiss
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Draining Kiss has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Draining Kiss details page ↗
  • FairyPlay Rough90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy60

    Effects
    Play Rough has no special effects.
    See Play Rough details page ↗
  • FightingPower-Up Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Power-Up Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Power-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Power-Up Punch details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Grimmsnarl's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Grimmsnarl's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Grimmsnarl has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Grimmsnarl CP Chart

CP Chart

Grimmsnarl reaches a maximum of 2,850 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,552–1,628 CP, rising to 1,940–2,036 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,164–1,221 CP.

Max CPMax CP2850 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1164 CP - 1221 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1552 CP - 1628 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1552 CP - 1628 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1940 CP - 2036 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Grimmsnarl Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2126 CP3212 CP
4298 CP5384 CP6470 CP
7556 CP8642 CP9728 CP
10814 CP11896 CP12977 CP
131059 CP141140 CP151221 CP
161303 CP171384 CP181466 CP
191547 CP201628 CP211710 CP
221791 CP231873 CP241954 CP
252036 CP262117 CP272199 CP
282280 CP292362 CP302443 CP
312484 CP322525 CP332565 CP
342606 CP352647 CP362687 CP
372728 CP382769 CP392810 CP
402850 CP412886 CP422923 CP
432960 CP442996 CP453034 CP
463071 CP473108 CP483146 CP
493184 CP503222 CP

Pokédex information

Galar
Pokédex Number#861
Height1.5 m
Weight61 kg
RegionGeneration 8
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ImpidimpImpidimp
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
MorgremMorgrem
MorgremMorgrem
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
  • Impidimp evolves into Morgrem which costs 25 Candy.
  • Morgrem evolves into Grimmsnarl which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Grimmsnarl

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Grimmsnarl's Dark and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Grimmsnarl.

Dark Dark

Fairy Fairy

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Grimmsnarl Candy296 Grimmsnarl Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Grimmsnarl Candy10 Grimmsnarl Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Grimmsnarl Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Grimmsnarl Candy-

Grimmsnarl Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Grimmsnarl from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Grimmsnarl in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Grimmsnarl family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Grimmsnarl in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ImpidimpImpidimp
MorgremMorgrem
GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Grimmsnarl

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarlGrimmsnarlScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.33 m

Grimmsnarl's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.33 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Grimmsnarl in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m2.325 m
7′05″7′08″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability30.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Grimmsnarl. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Grimmsnarl Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarlGrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl Pokédex entries

Galar
VersionsPokédex entry
SwordWith the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
ShieldIts hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Grimmsnarl’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Fairy-type Pokémon, Grimmsnarl is weak to Fairy, Poison, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon GO are Sucker Punch and Play Rough. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.671 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 256.125.

How does Grimmsnarl perform in Raids?

Grimmsnarl's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Grimmsnarl rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Grimmsnarl is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #43 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Grimmsnarl rank as a Fairy-type attacker?

Grimmsnarl is a B-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #31 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Grimmsnarl?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Grimmsnarl: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.

What is Grimmsnarl’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Grimmsnarl’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2850 CP and 3222 CP at Level 50.

Can Grimmsnarl be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Grimmsnarl can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Grimmsnarl Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Grimmsnarl cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.