Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Grimer takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 415
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 785 CP
Grimer moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Poison Jab Best STAB | Poison | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Sludge STAB | Poison | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Bomb | Ground | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | — |
| Sludge | Poison | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Poison Jab builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Grimer is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Grimer
How to get Grimer
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Grimer arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 32 | 1,188 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 32 | 1,286 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 750 | 805 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 933 | 1,001 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 750 | 805 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 567 | 608 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 750 | 805 |
Is Grimer good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Grimer has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 19 |
| Lv 2 | 60 |
| Lv 3 | 102 |
| Lv 4 | 143 |
| Lv 5 | 185 |
| Lv 6 | 226 |
| Lv 7 | 268 |
| Lv 8 | 309 |
| Lv 9 | 351 |
| Lv 10 | 392 |
| Lv 11 | 432 |
| Lv 12 | 471 |
| Lv 13 | 510 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 549 |
| Lv 15 | 589 |
| Lv 16 | 628 |
| Lv 17 | 667 |
| Lv 18 | 706 |
| Lv 19 | 746 |
| Lv 20 | 785 |
| Lv 21 | 824 |
| Lv 22 | 863 |
| Lv 23 | 903 |
| Lv 24 | 942 |
| Lv 25 | 981 |
| Lv 26 | 1,021 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,060 |
| Lv 28 | 1,099 |
| Lv 29 | 1,138 |
| Lv 30 | 1,178 |
| Lv 31 | 1,197 |
| Lv 32 | 1,217 |
| Lv 33 | 1,237 |
| Lv 34 | 1,256 |
| Lv 35 | 1,276 |
| Lv 36 | 1,295 |
| Lv 37 | 1,315 |
| Lv 38 | 1,335 |
| Lv 39 | 1,354 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,374 |
| Lv 41 | 1,391 |
| Lv 42 | 1,409 |
| Lv 43 | 1,427 |
| Lv 44 | 1,444 |
| Lv 45 | 1,462 |
| Lv 46 | 1,480 |
| Lv 47 | 1,498 |
| Lv 48 | 1,517 |
| Lv 49 | 1,535 |
| Lv 50 | 1,553 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0088
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 30.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0088_POKEMON_GRIMER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Grimer in Pokemon GO?
Grimer's best moveset is Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Grimer's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Grimer takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison.
What is Grimer's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Grimer reaches 1,553 CP at level 50 and 1,374 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Grimer?
A 15/15/15 Grimer shows 785 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 981 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 589 CP.