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    Shadow Grimer

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow GrimerPoison Shiny Pokémon icon

    Shadow Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 1553 CP. Shadow Grimer best moveset in Pokémon GO is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb.

    Shadow Grimer is weak to Ground and Psychic moves. It is strong against Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison moves. Shiny Shadow Grimer is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Grimer is boosted by Cloudy weather.

    Stats

    Max CP1553 CP
    Attack135 ATK
    Defense90 DEF
    Stamina190 STA
    Weather Boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedShadow Grimer can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#88
    Height0.9 m
    Weight30 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate50%
    Base Flee Rate10%
    Catch rewards
    3 Candy
    100 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy

    Shadow Grimer weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    Shadow Grimer takes increased damage from Ground and Psychic type moves.
    Weaknesses
    GroundGround160.0%
    PsychicPsychic160.0%

    Resistances

    Shadow Grimer takes reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison type moves.
    Resistances
    BugBug62.5%
    FairyFairy62.5%
    FightingFighting62.5%
    GrassGrass62.5%
    PoisonPoison62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Grimer's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Grimer's best moveset is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, with 12.13 DPS (damage per second) and 151.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.

    Best Shadow Grimer moves
    PoisonPoison Jab
    PoisonSludge Bomb
    DPS12.13
    TDO151.01
    Score14.1
    Weather Boost
    • cloudy
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Shadow Grimer with its best moveset, we recommend to use Mud-Slap/Sludge Bomb. You will lose around 8.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Grimer's strongest moveset (Poison Jab/Sludge Bomb).

    Shadow Grimer moves comparison

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

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 12.13151.014.1
        2.GroundMud-Slap PoisonSludge Bomb 11.13138.512.9
        3.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge 10.49130.612.2
        4.GroundMud-Slap PoisonSludge 9.70120.711.3
        5.PoisonPoison Jab GroundMud Bomb 9.51118.411.1
        6.GroundMud-Slap GroundMud Bomb 8.79109.410.2
        7.PoisonPoison Jab NormalFrustration 5.2965.86.2
        8.GroundMud-Slap NormalFrustration 4.5857.05.3

        Fast Attacks

        • PoisonPoison JabDamage10Energy7Duration0.8s
          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
          Damage10
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Poison Jab has no special effects.
          See Poison Jab details page ↗
        • GroundMud-SlapDamage18Energy12Duration1.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage18
          Energy12
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.4s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage11
          Energy9

          Effects
          Mud-Slap has no special effects.
          See Mud-Slap details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • PoisonSludgeDamage50Energy33Duration2.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.1s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy40

          Effects
          Sludge has no special effects.
          See Sludge details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge BombDamage80Energy50Duration2.3s
          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
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.1s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
          See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
        • GroundMud BombDamage55Energy33Duration2.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Mud Bomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.3s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy40

          Effects
          Mud Bomb has no special effects.
          See Mud Bomb details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        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 Shadow Grimer has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Grimer Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Grimer's has 1553 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Grimer obtained from Raids can be encountered from 690 CP to 785 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 862 CP to 981 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 catchRaids690 CP - 785 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        		862 CP - 981 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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.

        Shadow Grimer Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        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

        Shadow Grimer evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GrimerShadow Grimer
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MukShadow Muk
        • Shadow Grimer evolves into Shadow Muk which costs 50 Candy.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Grimer

        Photobomb

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

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega Venusaur
        GrassPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
        BugPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega Gengar
        GhostPoison
        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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Shadow Grimer Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Grimer in Pokémon GO is 55.65%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 87.43% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 95.54%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
                Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-70.47%75.41%83.95%89.53%
                Curve87.43%90.79%95.54%97.84%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 76.86%81.42%88.87%93.33%
                Curve91.69%94.28%97.61%99.00%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 86.90%90.35%95.26%97.67%
                Curve96.84%98.12%99.44%99.83%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Grimer, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Shadow Grimer costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Grimer costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Shadow Grimer high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

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

                Wallpaper

                Shadow GrimerShadow Grimer

                Shadow Grimer Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueAppears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
                YellowMade of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
                GoldAs it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
                SilverWherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
                CrystalWhen two of these POKéMON's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
                RubyGRIMER’s sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This POKéMON enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
                SapphireGRIMER emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This POKéMON loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.
                EmeraldBorn from polluted sludge in the sea, GRIMER’s favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.
                FireRedSludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into GRIMER. It loves feeding on filthy things.
                LeafGreenAppears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
                HeartGoldAs it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
                SoulSilverWherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
                Black 2, White 2Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
                XSludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
                YAppears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
                Omega RubyGrimer’s sludgy and rubbery body can be forced through any opening, however small it may be. This Pokémon enters sewer pipes to drink filthy wastewater.
                Alpha SapphireGrimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.
                SunIts main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
                MoonIt was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.
                Ultra SunIt was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies.
                Ultra MoonThe wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They’re said to be on the verge of extinction.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won’t grow in its path.