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Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Sludge Pokémon.
What type is Grimer?
Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Grimer weak to?
Grimer is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
What does Grimer resist?
Grimer resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks.
What are Grimer's base stats?
Grimer has a base stat total of 325. Its highest base stat is HP at 80. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Grimer have?
Grimer can have Stench and Sticky Hold as standard abilities, plus Poison Touch as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Grimer evolve?
Grimer evolves into Muk starting at level 38.
Where can you find Grimer?
Grimer can be encountered in the wild in 23 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Grimer learn?
Grimer can learn 94 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Grimer's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 94 total
Level-Up
12 movesTM / HM
72 movesEgg Moves
8 movesMove Tutor
2 movesWhere to find· 33 games
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Red?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Red.
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Blue?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Blue.
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Yellow?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Kanto Power Plant, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Gold?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Gold.
- •Celadon City
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Silver?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Silver.
- •Celadon City
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Crystal?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Celadon City
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Emerald?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon FireRed?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Celadon City
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon LeafGreen?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Celadon City
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Phenac City Stadium in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Phenac City Stadium
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria City
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon HeartGold?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Johto Safari Zone Marshland, Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Celadon City
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon SoulSilver?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Celadon City, Johto Safari Zone Marshland, Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Celadon City
- •Johto Safari Zone Marshland
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Grimer in Pokémon Black
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Grimer in Pokémon White
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Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Black 2?
2 spotsGrimer can be found in Castelia Sewers and Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38 in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Castelia Sewers
- •Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon White 2?
2 spotsGrimer can be found in Castelia Sewers and Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Castelia Sewers
- •Castelia Sewers Unknown Area 38
Grimer in Pokémon X
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Grimer in Pokémon Y
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Grimer in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotGrimer can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
- •Fiery Path
Grimer in Pokémon Sun
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Grimer in Pokémon Moon
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Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Sun
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Grimer in Pokémon Ultra Moon
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Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
5 spotsGrimer can be found in Kanto Power Plant, Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Kanto Power Plant
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Grimer in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
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Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Green Japan?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f
Where can you find Grimer in Pokémon Red Japan?
4 spotsGrimer can be found in Pokemon Mansion 1f, Pokemon Mansion 2f, Pokemon Mansion 3f, and Pokemon Mansion B1f in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Pokemon Mansion 1f
- •Pokemon Mansion 2f
- •Pokemon Mansion 3f
- •Pokemon Mansion B1f