Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Muk when fed 50 candies. It has an Alolan form that is Poison, Dark-type.
Pokédex description
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.
Brought to Alola to solve the garbage problem, Grimer seems to relish any and all kinds of trash.
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Poison Jab: added on August 19th, 2016
- Acid: removed on August 19th, 2016
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Grimer is part of a two-member family.
38. #0088 Grimer |
#0089 Muk | |
#0088 Alolan Grimer |
#0089 Alolan Muk |
38. #0088 Grimer |
#0089 Muk | |
#0088 Alolan Grimer |
#0089 Alolan Muk |
Event Pokémon forms
Sprites | Release | |
---|---|---|
Party hat Grimer was released at the start of 8th Anniversary Party on June 28th, 2024. Shiny form of party hat Grimer was released on the same day. |
Availability
Grimer
- Grimer was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Grimer was released at the start of Ultra Bonus Event 2018 on September 13th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Grimer was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Grimer was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Event on July 10th, 2020.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
1,178 1,276 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
785 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
785 981 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,764
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
589 | Field Research: Catch 3 Poison-type Pokémon: Noxious Swamp Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon: 2023 Mar Battle 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: 2022 Jun Win 5 Gym battles: 2019 May - Aug Catch 3 Poison-type Pokémon: 2018 Apr - Jun Special Research/Timed Research: Sustainability Week - 3rd part: Earn 2 Candies exploring with your buddy Kanto Celebration Event - Completing 2nd part |
Team GO Rocket |
309 510 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2023 Mar 25 - 2024 Jan 26 2019 Aug 1 - 2020 Feb 3 Rescuing from Leaders: Cliff: 2021 Nov 9 - 2022 Jan 23 Cliff: 2020 Jul 10 - Oct 12 |
Alolan Grimer
- Alolan Grimer was released along with the release of Friends mechanic on June 21st, 2018.
- Shiny form of Alolan Grimer was released at the start of the 3rd Anniversary on June 28th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Alolan Grimer was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on March 25th, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
1,178 1,276 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
785 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
785 981 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,764
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
589 | Field Research: Catch 5 Dark-type Pokémon: Dark Flames Catch 15 Pokémon: Festival of Colors 2023 Hatch an Egg: Festival of Colors 2022 Walk 2 km: Power Plant Make 2 Excellent Throws: 2021 Oct Use an Incense: 2021 Mar Special Research/Timed Research: Noxious Swamp: Timed Research - 1st part: Battle in 3 raids Luminous Legends Y - 6th part: Catch 5 different species of Dark-type Pokémon Research Breakthrough: 2022 May |
Team GO Rocket |
309 510 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2023 Mar 25 - 2024 Jan 26 |