Alolan Grimer

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Alolan Grimer is a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon, Alolan Grimer is weak to Ground-type moves.

Alolan Grimer's maximum Combat Power stat is 1553 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb. Alolan Grimer encounters are boosted during Cloudy and Fog weather. Shiny Alolan Grimer is available! ✨

Alolan Grimer Stats and Max CP

135 ATK
90 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1553 CP
Lvl 40
1374 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
981 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
785 CP
Lvl 15 Research
589 CP

Alolan Grimer's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PoisonPoison-type
DarkDark-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Alolan Grimer Type Chart

Alolan Grimer takes increased damage from:Alolan Grimer takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%

Alolan Grimer takes reduced damage from:Alolan Grimer takes reduced damage from:

DarkDark62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb

Alolan Grimer's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb, with 7.60 DPS and 76.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Alolan Grimer ranks #127 (F Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 7.6076.36.09
      2.DarkBite PoisonSludge Bomb 7.5475.66.04
      3.DarkBite DarkCrunch 6.8869.05.51
      4.PoisonPoison Jab DarkCrunch 6.8768.95.50
      5.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonGunk Shot 6.8768.95.50
      6.DarkBite PoisonGunk Shot 6.8168.35.45

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage7
        Energy7

        Effects
        Poison Jab has no special effects.
        See Poison Jab details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage85
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
        See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
      • PoisonGunk ShotDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • GhostGhost
        • 39.1%
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage130
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Gunk Shot has no special effects.
        See Gunk Shot details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Alolan Grimer in the meta

      Alolan Grimer in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#88
      Height0.7 m
      Weight42 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Alolan Grimer family

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

      Grimer Pokémon GOGrimer
      Muk Pokémon GOMuk
      Alolan Grimer Pokémon GOAlolan Grimer
      Alolan Muk Pokémon GOAlolan Muk
      Shadow Alolan Grimer Pokémon GOShadow Alolan Grimer
      Shadow Alolan Muk Pokémon GOShadow Alolan Muk
      Shadow Grimer Pokémon GOShadow Grimer
      Shadow Muk Pokémon GOShadow Muk
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Alolan Grimer scaled to 0.45176470588235296x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Alolan Grimer scaled to 0.45588235294117646x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Alolan Grimer scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAlolan Grimer scaled to 0.8676470588235294x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Alolan Grimer scaled to 1.0735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.34 m0.35 m0.7 m1.05 m1.4 m

      Alolan Grimer's height ranges from 0.34 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.7 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 Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.343 m0.35 m
      1′02″1′02″
      XS0.35 m0.7 m
      1′02″2′04″
      M0.525 m0.875 m
      1′09″2′10″
      XL0.875 m1.05 m
      2′10″3′05″
      XXL1.05 m1.4 m
      3′05″4′07″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer23s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer8s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Alolan Grimer CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Alolan Grimer's has 1553 max CP (at Level 50). A Alolan Grimer obtained from Raids can be encountered from 731 CP to 785 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 914 CP to 981 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Alolan Grimer can be found in the 548 CP to 589 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1553 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch548 CP - 589 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs731 CP - 785 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids731 CP - 785 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      914 CP - 981 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      119 CP260 CP3102 CP
      4143 CP5185 CP6226 CP
      7268 CP8309 CP9351 CP
      10392 CP11432 CP12471 CP
      13510 CP14549 CP15589 CP
      16628 CP17667 CP18706 CP
      19746 CP20785 CP21824 CP
      22863 CP23903 CP24942 CP
      25981 CP261021 CP271060 CP
      281099 CP291138 CP301178 CP
      311197 CP321217 CP331237 CP
      341256 CP351276 CP361295 CP
      371315 CP381335 CP391354 CP
      401374 CP411391 CP421409 CP
      431427 CP441444 CP451462 CP
      461480 CP471498 CP481517 CP
      491535 CP501553 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Alolan Grimer

      Photobomb

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

      Poison Poison

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Alolan Grimer Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Alolan Grimer Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Alolan Grimer 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 Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Alolan Grimer Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Alolan Grimer Candy XL280,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy10 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Alolan Grimer Candy XL290,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy20 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Alolan Grimer Candy XL301,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy30 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Alolan Grimer Candy XL312,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy40 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Alolan Grimer Candy XL323,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy52 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Alolan Grimer Candy XL334,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy64 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Alolan Grimer Candy XL346,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy76 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Alolan Grimer Candy XL358,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy88 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Alolan Grimer Candy XL370,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy103 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Alolan Grimer Candy XL382,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy118 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Alolan Grimer Candy XL395,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy133 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Alolan Grimer Candy XL408,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy148 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Alolan Grimer Candy XL421,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy165 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Alolan Grimer Candy XL434,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy182 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Alolan Grimer Candy XL448,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy199 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Alolan Grimer Candy XL462,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy216 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Alolan Grimer Candy XL476,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy236 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Alolan Grimer Candy XL490,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy256 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Alolan Grimer Candy XL505,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy276 Alolan Grimer Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Alolan Grimer Candy XL520,000304 Alolan Grimer Candy296 Alolan Grimer Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Alolan Grimer

      Alolan Grimer high resolution sprites

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

      No home sprites available

      Alolan Grimer Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Alolan Grimer’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Poison and Dark-type Pokémon, Alolan Grimer is weak to Ground-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Alolan Grimer in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.602 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 76.262.

      How does Alolan Grimer perform in Raids?

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

      How does Alolan Grimer rank as a Poison-type attacker?

      Alolan Grimer is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      How does Alolan Grimer rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Alolan Grimer is an F-Tier Dark-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Grimer?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Alolan Grimer: Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Gengar, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.

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

      Alolan Grimer’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1374 CP and 1553 CP at Level 50.

      Can Alolan Grimer be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Alolan Grimer can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Alolan Grimer Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Alolan Grimer cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.