Grimer (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Grimer (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Grimer (Alola)
Grimer (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Dark typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 72.500 DPS.
Grimer (Alola) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Grimer (Alola) is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Grass-type moves as Grimer (Alola) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Grimer (Alola) is Primal Groudon (72.500 DPS), Shadow Groudon (65.300 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (63.500 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Grimer (Alola): After defeating Grimer (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 750 and 805 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 933-1001 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Grimer (Alola) from raids will have exactly 805 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Grimer (Alola)?
The best counter for Grimer (Alola) is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 72.500 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (65.300 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (63.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Grimer (Alola)?
Grimer (Alola) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Grimer (Alola) weak to?
Grimer (Alola) is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Grass, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Grimer (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Grimer (Alola)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Grimer (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Grimer (Alola) from raids will have 805 CP at level 20, or 1001 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 750. If you see 805 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Grimer (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Grimer (Alola) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Grimer (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Grimer (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Grimer (Alola) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Grimer (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Grimer (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (62.182 DPS) and Groudon (55.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Grimer (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Grimer (Alola) is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.