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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Grimer knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (90 Defense / 190 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Grimer deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Grimer's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Grimer takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Grimer's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Grimer reaches 1,553 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,374 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Grimer?
A perfect 15/15/15 Grimer shows 785 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 981 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Grimer better than regular Grimer?
Shadow Grimer deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Grimer in Pokemon GO?
Grimer spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Grimer be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Grimer depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.