Alolan Grimer
#88 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Alolan Grimer
The best moves for Alolan Grimer are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Poison Jab and Gunk Shot deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
40.8DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
40.8DPS
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
2.08DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Alolan Grimer family. Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk for 50 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Grimer:
View 1 costume for Grimer »
(which only changes Grimer's appearance)
Game images
Alolan Grimer, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Alolan Grimer is a Poison & Dark Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Grimer's best moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,553. Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk.
About
"Grimer'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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
8.1 | 100% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
52 DPS
|
8 | 99% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 DPS
|
8 | 99% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Gunk Shot
52 DPS
|
7.9 | 98% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7.1 | 87% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
7 | 87% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
7 | 86% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Crunch
26 DPS
|
7 | 86% |
|
Bite
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.7 | 71% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5.6 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Alolan Grimer?
Alolan Grimer is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Alolan Grimer is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Mega Rayquaza.
The top Alolan Grimer counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 82% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Primal Groudon | 78% | |
| Groudon | 78% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
135 |
| Defense |
|
90 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 42 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
589 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
785 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,178 |
|
Level 40 |
1,374 |
|
Level 50 |
1,553 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 981 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,276 |
Costumes
