Grimer (Pokémon)
Grimer
#088
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #088 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison |
| Species | Sludge Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (3' 1.0") |
| Weight | 30 kg (66.1 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Purple |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Urban |
| Shape | Arms |
Grimer Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Grimer. Grimer is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
Type effectiveness against Grimer
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
0.5× damage
Fighting Pokémon are not very effective against against Grimer.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Grimer.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Grimer.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Grimer.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Grimer.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Grimer.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Grimer.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Grimer.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path. |
Generation 2
| Gold | As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again. |
| Crystal | When two of these Pokémon's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into GRIMER. It loves feeding on filthy things. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | As it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it. |
| SoulSilver | Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies. |
Generation 6
| X | Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things. |
|---|---|
| Y | Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies. |
| Ultra Sun | It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies. |
| Ultra Moon | The wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They’re said to be on the verge of extinction. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won’t grow in its path. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Grimer has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Grimer has no Pokédex entry. |
Species
Grimer Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blue | Pokemon Mansion | 30 |
| Yellow | Power Plant | 33 |
| Gold Silver | Kanto Route 16 | 26 |
| Crystal | Kanto Route 16 | 26 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Fiery Path | 14 |
| Emerald | Fiery Path | 14 |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Pokemon Mansion | 28 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Route 212 | 18 |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Route 212 | 26 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Celadon City | 20 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Castelia Sewers | 40 - 60 |