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#0088 · Generation I

Grimer

Poison · Sludge Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.

Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.

Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP80
270364
Attack80
148284
Defense50
94218
Sp. Attack40
76196
Sp. Defense50
94218
Speed25
49163
Total325

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Grimer takes from each attacking type.

×2
GroundPsychic
×½
FightingPoisonBugGrassFairy
×1
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

Other forms

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon16 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 13 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
15SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
18Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
21MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
29Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
32Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
37ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
40Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
43Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
46BelchPoisonSpecial12090%10
48MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Pain SplitNormalStatus——20
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical40100%20
Sun / Moon16 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
15SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
18Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
21MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
29Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
32Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
37ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
40Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
43Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
46BelchPoisonSpecial12090%10
48MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire16 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
15SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
18Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
21MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
29Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
32Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
37ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
40Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
43Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
46BelchPoisonSpecial12090%10
48MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial60100%15
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical40100%20
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Pain SplitNormalStatus——20
Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
X / Y16 level-up · 38 TM/HM · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
15SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
18MinimizeNormalStatus——10
21Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
26Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
29FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
32ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
37Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
40Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
43Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
46BelchPoisonSpecial12090%10
48MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial60100%15
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical40100%20
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
Black 2 / White 215 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 8 tutor · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
15SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
18MinimizeNormalStatus——10
21Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
26Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
29FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
32ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
37Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
40Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
43Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
48MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial60100%15
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Pain SplitNormalStatus——20
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
Black / White15 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 12 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
17MinimizeNormalStatus——10
20SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
28FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
33ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
39Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
44Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
49Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
52MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial95100%10
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial60100%15
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
CurseGhostStatus——10
Scary FaceNormalStatus—100%10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial40100%20
HeartGold / SoulSilver14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 7 tutor · 11 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
17MinimizeNormalStatus——10
20SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
28FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
33ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
39Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
44Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
49MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Pain SplitNormalStatus——20
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Platinum14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 6 tutor · 11 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
17MinimizeNormalStatus——10
20SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
28FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
33ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
39Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
44Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
49MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
Diamond / Pearl14 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 11 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
12DisableNormalStatus—100%20
17MinimizeNormalStatus——10
20SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23Mud BombGroundSpecial6585%10
28FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
33ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
39Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
44Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12080%5
49MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100%15
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM56FlingDarkPhysical—100%10
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical50100%10
TM78CaptivateNormalStatus—100%20
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical7590%10
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical—100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
StockpileNormalStatus——20
Spit UpNormalSpecial—100%10
SwallowNormalStatus——10
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical40100%30
FireRed / LeafGreen10 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 4 tutor · 7 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
8DisableNormalStatus—100%20
13SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
19MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
34Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
43Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
53MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
MimicNormalStatus——10
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Emerald10 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 13 tutor · 7 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
8DisableNormalStatus—100%20
13SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
19MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
34Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
43Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
53MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
MimicNormalStatus——10
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
SubstituteNormalStatus——10
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
EndureNormalStatus——10
SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Ruby / Sapphire10 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 7 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
4HardenNormalStatus——30
8DisableNormalStatus—100%20
13SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
19MinimizeNormalStatus——10
26ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
34Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
43Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
53MementoDarkStatus—100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28DigGroundPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60—20
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical6095%15
TM41TormentDarkStatus—100%15
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
CurseGhostStatus——10
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
ImprisonPsychicStatus——10
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60—20
Crystal9 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 2 tutor · 3 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
5HardenNormalStatus——30
10DisableNormalStatus—100%20
16SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23MinimizeNormalStatus——10
31ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
40Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
50Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM41ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
FlamethrowerFireSpecial90100%15
ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
Gold / Silver9 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 3 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
5HardenNormalStatus——30
10DisableNormalStatus—100%20
16SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
23MinimizeNormalStatus——10
31ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
40Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
50Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical10050%5
TM03CurseGhostStatus——10
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM07Zap CannonElectricSpecial12050%5
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5
TM13SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
TM20EndureNormalStatus——10
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM31Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33Ice PunchIcePhysical75100%15
TM34SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM35Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM41ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100%15
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical60100%25
TM48Fire PunchFirePhysical75100%15

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
HazeIceStatus——30
LickGhostPhysical30100%30
Mean LookNormalStatus——5
Yellow8 level-up · 14 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1DisableNormalStatus—100%20
30Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
33MinimizeNormalStatus——10
37SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
42HardenNormalStatus——30
48ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM08Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM21Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM36SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100%5
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10
Red / Blue8 level-up · 14 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1PoundNormalPhysical40100%35
1DisableNormalStatus—100%20
30Poison GasPoisonStatus—90%40
33MinimizeNormalStatus——10
37SludgePoisonSpecial65100%20
42HardenNormalStatus——30
48ScreechNormalStatus—85%40
55Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM08Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
TM20RageNormalPhysical20100%20
TM21Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial90100%15
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial11070%10
TM31MimicNormalStatus——10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM34BideNormalPhysical——10
TM36SelfdestructNormalPhysical200100%5
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial11085%5
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM47ExplosionNormalPhysical250100%5
TM50SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

In the wild

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Red / BluePokémon MansionGrass30-3550%
YellowKanto Power PlantGrass33-3715%
YellowPokémon MansionGrass23-3840%
Gold / SilverCeladon CitySurf15-2490%
Gold / SilverRoute 16Grass
morning, night
26-2880%
Gold / SilverRoute 17Grass
morning, night
27-2980%
Gold / SilverRoute 18Grass
morning, night
26-2880%
CrystalCeladon CitySurf15-2490%
CrystalRoute 16Grass
morning, night
26-2880%
CrystalRoute 17Grass
morning, night
29-3395%
CrystalRoute 18Grass
morning, night
26-2995%
Ruby / SapphireFiery PathGrass14-1625%
EmeraldFiery Path rareGrass142%
FireRed / LeafGreenCeladon City rareSuper Rod30-401%
FireRed / LeafGreenPokémon MansionGrass28-3030%
Diamond / PearlRoute 212Grass
morning, Poké Radar, Emerald in the GBA slot / LeafGreen in the GBA slot / Ruby in the GBA slot, morning, Poké Radar, FireRed in the GBA slot, morning, Poké Radar, Sapphire in the GBA slot, night, Poké Radar, Emerald in the GBA slot / LeafGreen in the GBA slot / Ruby in the GBA slot, night, Poké Radar, FireRed in the GBA slot, night, Poké Radar, Sapphire in the GBA slot
18-2022%
PlatinumRoute 212Grass
Poké Radar, Emerald in the GBA slot / LeafGreen in the GBA slot / Ruby in the GBA slot, Poké Radar, FireRed in the GBA slot, Poké Radar, Sapphire in the GBA slot
23-2622%
HeartGold / SoulSilverCeladon CitySurf15-2090%
HeartGold / SoulSilverJohto Safari ZoneGrass
morning
1710%
HeartGold / SoulSilverJohto Safari ZoneSurf15-1730%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 16Grass
morning, morning, Hoenn Sound, morning, Sinnoh Sound, night, night, Hoenn Sound, night, Sinnoh Sound
26-2880%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 17Grass
morning, morning, Hoenn Sound, morning, Sinnoh Sound, night, night, Hoenn Sound, night, Sinnoh Sound
27-2980%
HeartGold / SoulSilverRoute 18Grass
morning, morning, Hoenn Sound, morning, Sinnoh Sound, night, night, Hoenn Sound, night, Sinnoh Sound
26-2880%
Black 2 / White 2Castelia SewersGrass15-1710%
Black 2 / White 2Castelia SewersSuper Rod
rippling water
40-70100%
Black 2 / White 2Castelia SewersSurf
rippling water
5-20100%
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireFiery PathHorde835%

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

61 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Unbound
Antisis Sewers NorthLand · Lv 45-48 · 30%
Antisis Sewers RoomLand · Lv 45-48 · 30%
Antisis Sewers SouthLand · Lv 45-48 · 30%
and 3 more areas
Pokémon Too Many Types 2
Fiery PathGrass · Lv — · 20%
Pokémon Soulgold
Route 34 (Route34)Grass · Lv 13-16 · 10%
Pokémon Soulgold
Alola
Safari Zone Top MidGrass · Lv 30-33 · 9%
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Route 34Grass · Lv 13 · 10%
Route 34Grass · Lv 13 · 30%
Route 16Grass · Lv 48 · 34%
and 7 more areas
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Alola
Ula'ula CaveGrass · Lv 43-45 · 100%
Infinite Fusion
Power PlantCave (Classic) · Lv 14 · 10%
Celadon CityGrass (Day) (Classic) · Lv 15-20 · 20%
Celadon CityGrass (Day) (Remix) · Lv 15-20 · 20%
and 33 more areas
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Fiery PathGrass · Lv Scales · 10%
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Alola
Fiery PathHidden · Lv Scales · 33%
Mt. EmberGrass · Lv Scales · 5%rare
Mt. EmberGrass · Lv Scales · 10%
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Pewter CityGrass · Lv 1 · 100%
Mt. Moon OutsideOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100%
Mt. Moon OutsideGood Rod · Lv 5 · 100%
and 1 more area
Lazarus
Acrisia CityWild (Day) · Lv 2-3 · 5%rare
Péntepetal CityWild (Day) · Lv 25-28 · 20%
Pokémon Odyssey
Alola
Abandoned LabFloor · Lv 3-6 · 15%
Fibernia PromontoryGrass · Lv 2-5 · 15%
Pokémon Amethyst
Daimyn CitySwarm · Lv —
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
Castelia SewersGrass · Lv 19-20 · 20%
Castelia SewersSurf · Lv 25-35 · 60%
Castelia SewersSuper Rod · Lv 10-20 · 65%
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Route 3Grass · Lv 9 · 10%
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 10-40 · 69%
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 34-38 · 20%
Radical Red
Pewter CityGrass (Day) · Lv 7-9 · 20%
Route 5Grass (Day) · Lv 18-20 · 8%
Radical Red
Alola
Pewter CityGrass (Night) · Lv 7-9 · 20%
Route 5Grass (Night) · Lv 18-20 · 8%
Elite Redux
Route 106Grass · Lv — · 4%rare
Fiery PathGrass · Lv — · 10%
Safari Zone NorthwestOld Rod · Lv — · 40%
Pokémon GS Chronicles
Goldenrod SewersWild · Lv —
Pokémon Emerald Kaizo
Route 116Grass · Lv 9 · 20%
Jagged PassGrass · Lv 36 · 5%rare
Meteor Falls 1F 1rGood Rod · Lv 35 · 20%
and 2 more areas
Inclement Emerald
Fiery PathGrass · Lv Scales · 10%
Safari ZoneOld Rod · Lv Scales · 40%
Inclement Emerald
Alola
Safari ZoneGood Rod · Lv Scales · 60%
Safari ZoneOld Rod · Lv Scales · 60%
Safari ZoneSurf · Lv Scales · 90%
Renegade Platinum
Route 212 ~ SouthMorning · Lv 33-36 · 20%
Route 212 ~ SouthDay · Lv 33-36 · 20%
Route 212 ~ SouthNight · Lv 33-36 · 20%
Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria
Tharsis SewersFloor · Lv 9-11 · 20%
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+
Celadon CitySuper Rod · Lv 30-40 · 1%rare
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 28 · 5%rare
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 28-30 · 30%
and 6 more areas
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
Celadon CitySuper Rod · Lv ?
Pokemon MansionGrass / Cave · Lv ?
Pokemon Modern Emerald
Fiery PathGrass (day) · Lv 14 · 2%rare
Fiery PathGrass (day) · Lv 14 · 2%rare
Fiery PathGrass (night) · Lv 14 · 2%rare
and 1 more area
Pokémon Crystal Inheritance
Burned Tower 1FGrass · Lv 21 · 25%
Burned Tower B1FGrass · Lv 21 · 25%
Gauldenrod UndergroundGrass · Lv 11 · 13%
and 6 more areas
Pokémon Crystal Inheritance
Alola
Gauldenrod UndergroundGrass · Lv 10 · 2%rare
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Petalburg CityGrass · Lv 5-7 · 10%
Petalburg WoodsGrass · Lv 10-12 · 20%
Route 117Grass · Lv 60-64 · 5%rare
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Alola
Petalburg CityGrass · Lv 5-7 · 5%rare
Petalburg WoodsGrass · Lv 10-12 · 5%rare
Mossdeep CityOld Rod · Lv 15-30 · 30%
Pokémon Emerald Ex
Route 112Grass · Lv ? · 8%
Route 113Grass · Lv ? · 24%
Pokémon Valiant
Fiery PathGrass · Lv 14 · 2%rare
Celadon CitySuper Rod · Lv 30-40 · 1%rare
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 28 · 5%rare
and 7 more areas
Gaia
Telmurk SwampWater · Lv — · 5%rare
Telmurk CityWater · Lv — · 90%
Telmurk CityFishing · Lv — · Old Rod 100%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Route 111Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 33%
Route 111Good Rod · Lv 10-20 · 33%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Alola
Route 111Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 33%
Route 111Good Rod · Lv 10-20 · 33%
Route 122Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 33%
and 2 more areas
Pokémon Platinum Kaizo
Oreburgh CityGrass · Lv 10 · 20%
Jubilife CityGrass · Lv 16 · 20%
Route 205 SouthSurf · Lv ? · 60%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Classic
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 30-32 · 20%
Pokémon Mansion 2FGrass · Lv 30-32 · 20%
Pokémon Mansion 3FGrass · Lv 30-32 · 20%
and 8 more areas
Pokémon WaveBlue
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 28 · 5%rare
Pokémon Mansion 2FGrass · Lv 28 · 5%rare
Pokémon Mansion 3FGrass · Lv 28 · 5%rare
and 2 more areas
Low Budget Crystal
Burned Tower 1FGrass · Lv Base+1, Base+2 · 25%
Burned Tower B1FGrass · Lv Base+1, Base+2 · 25%
Celadon CitySurf · Lv Base+1, Base+2 · 90%
and 4 more areas
Low Budget Crystal
Alola
Fiery PathGrass · Lv Base+1 · 20%
Route 17Grass · Lv Base+2 · 5%rare
Route 18Grass (night) · Lv Base+1 · 30%
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Route 102Land · Lv 3-6 · 5%
Route 110Land · Lv 20-25 · 5%
Fiery PathLand · Lv 30-34 · 5%
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Alola
Route 110Land · Lv 20-25 · 5%
Fiery PathLand · Lv 30-34 · 5%
Petalburg CityLand · Lv 3-7 · 5%
Pokémon Tourmaline
Power StationWalk · Lv — · 45%
Broadcast TowerWalk · Lv — · 30%
Steel MillWalk · Lv — · 30%
and 4 more areas
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown
Celadon CityGood Rod · Lv 20-25 · 20%
Celadon CitySuper Rod · Lv 30-40 · 1%rare
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 1-40 · 5%rare
and 9 more areas
Pokémon Polished Crystal
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 50-55 · 90%
Route 16 NorthwestGrass (morning/day) · Lv 53 · 30%
Route 16 NorthwestGrass (night) · Lv 50-54 · 80%
and 4 more areas
Pokémon Polished Crystal
Alola
Murky SwampGrass (morning/day) · Lv Base−1, Base · 15%
Stormy BeachGrass (morning/day) · Lv Base−1 · 3%rare
Sacred Gold & Storm Silver
Burned Tower (1F)Cave · Lv 22-23 · 10%
Burned Tower (B1F)Cave · Lv 23-24 · 10%
Route 18Grass (morning/day) · Lv 50-56 · 35%
and 5 more areas
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Castelia SewersSewer · Lv 16-19 · 10%
Castelia SewersSurf · Lv 25-35 · 60%
Castelia SewersSuper Rod · Lv 10-20 · 90%
and 1 more area
Pokémon SoothingSilver
Alola
Route 46Grass (night) · Lv 2 · 20%
Route 47Grass (morning/day) · Lv 40 · 1%rare
Route 47Grass (night) · Lv 32-40 · 11%
and 13 more areas
Pokémon Definitive Platinum
Route 212 (1)Grass · Lv 30 · 10%
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Fiery PathGrass · Lv 23
Blaze Black & Volt White
Route 5Grass · Lv — · 10%
Icirrus City, Route 8Puddle · Lv — · 10%
Fire Red Omega
Celadon CityOld Rod · Lv —
Celadon CityGood Rod · Lv —
Pokémon MansionGrass · Lv —
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition
Pokémon Mansion (1F)Grass · Lv 20-27 · 5%rare
Pokémon Mansion (2F)Grass · Lv 22-25 · 5%rare
Pokémon Mansion (3F)Grass · Lv 22-27 · 5%rare
and 2 more areas
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak
Celadon CityFishing Rod · Lv 20 · 20%
Celadon University OutsideFishing Rod · Lv 21 · 20%
Fuchsia CityFishing Rod · Lv 25 · 40%
and 7 more areas
Poke47
Alola
Safari ZoneOverworld (Southeast) · Lv 36 · 4%rare
Pokémon Peridot Version
Abandoned Factory B1Grass · Lv 32 · 24%
Power Plant 1FFixed encounter · Lv 28
Power Plant 2FFixed encounter · Lv 25
and 5 more areas
HeartGold Generations
Mt. MortarGrass (Waterfall room, morning / day) · Lv 14 · 9%
Mt. MortarGrass (Waterfall room, morning / day, Hoenn Sound) · Lv 14 · 9%
Mt. MortarGrass (Waterfall room, morning / day, Sinnoh Sound) · Lv 14 · 9%
and 23 more areas
HeartGold Generations
Alola
Mt. MortarGrass (Waterfall room, night) · Lv 14 · 10.6%
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Route 6Grass · Lv 18-20 · 10%
Route 10Grass · Lv 25-26 · 10%
Route 7Grass · Lv 25-27 · 14%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Alola
Route 7Grass · Lv 24-26 · 10%
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Oreburgh CityGrass · Lv ? · 20%
Galactic EternaPalmer · Lv ?
Pokémon Emerald Blitz
Fiery PathGrass · Lv 14 · 2%rare
Pokémon Saiph 2
Podeti Trail (Qendro Front)Water · Lv 15-20 · 5%
Podeti Trail (Qendro Front)Fishing · Lv 10-15 · 40%
Pokémon Sour Crystal
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 15-20 · 90%
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 25-30 · 90%
Pokémon Mansion 1FGrass · Lv 35 · 30%
and 40 more areas
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Route 104Grass · Lv 2-8 · 4%rare
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Alola
Route 115Grass · Lv 47-53 · 10%
Pokémon Project Nova
Route 6Super Rod · Lv 55 · 40%
Route 10Surfing · Lv 30 · 40%
Celadon SewersGrass · Lv 38 · 40%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Spirits of the Storm
Storm Wild Encounters (uncatchable)Wild battle (uncatchable) · Lv 46-50 · 20%
Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette
Fiery PathGrass · Lv 14 · 2%rare
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 50-55 · 90%
Celadon CitySurf (swarm) · Lv ?
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Route 212 (Southern segment)Poké Radar · Lv 29-31 · 22%
Pokémon Crystal Legacy
Celadon CitySurf · Lv 15-20 · 90%
Route 16Grass (morning) · Lv 26-28 · 50%
Route 16Grass (day) · Lv 26-28 · 50%
and 9 more areas
Pokémon Emerald Seaglass
Fiery PathGrass · Lv 14-16 · 8%rare
Seafloor CavernGrass · Lv 32 · 10%
Seafloor CavernGrass · Lv 32 · 10%
and 6 more areas
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plusnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Too Many Types 1not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Exceedednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wishnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Grimer with the ROM hacks →

In the 65 guides that include it

Changed in 55 of 65 guides: retyped in 3, stats in 13, abilities in 25, evolution in 46.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Grimer, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
Unbound
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325Gooey, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
+ Gooey − Stench
Pokémon Too Many Types 2ChangedPoison→StinkyPoison325—
Pokémon Soulgold
Evolves into Muk — Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Infinite Fusion
Evolves into: Muk (Level 38)
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Celia's Stupid Romhack
Evolves into Muk with Moon Stone
ChangedPoison640 +315
+30 HP, +30 Attack, +70 Defense, +50 Sp. Atk, +90 Sp. Def, +45 Speed
Sticky Load, Sticky Load
+ Sticky Load, Sticky Load
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
evolves into Muk at Level 35
ChangedPoison345 +20
+20 Sp. Def
Poison Touch, Stench, Poison Touch
− Sticky Hold
Pokémon Phoenix Red
Evolves into Muk at Level 24
ChangedPoison360 +35
+5 HP, -5 Attack, +10 Defense, -10 Sp. Atk, +35 Sp. Def
Liquid Ooze, Sticky Hold
+ Liquid Ooze − Stench, Poison Touch
Radical Red
Evolves into Muk at Level 40
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Elite Redux
Evolves into Muk at level 36
ChangedPoison345 +20
+10 HP, +10 Attack
Poison Touch, Regenerator, Self Sufficient
Pokémon Emerald Kaizo
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Poison Point, Sticky Hold
+ Poison Point − Stench, Poison Touch
Inclement Emerald
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Renegade Platinum
evolves into Muk at Level 35
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria
Evolves at Lv. 38
ChangedPoison→Electric325
-40 Attack, +40 Sp. Atk
Volt Absorb, Battery
+ Volt Absorb, Battery − Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokémon Aesthetic Red
Evolves into Muk — LVL 34
ChangedPoison325Gooey, Regenerator
+ Gooey, Regenerator − Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokemon Modern Emerald
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
Pokémon Crystal Inheritance
Evolves into Muk at level 25
Evolves into Muk with an Odd Souvenir
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
Changed0 -325
-80 HP, -80 Attack, -50 Defense, -40 Sp. Atk, -50 Sp. Def, -25 Speed
—
Pokémon Valiant
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Too Many Types 1ChangedPoison→LiquidPoison325—
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Evolves into Muk at level 40
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Platinum Kaizo
Evolves into Muk at Lv. 25
ChangedPoison350 +25
+25 Sp. Def
Aftermath
+ Aftermath − Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Classic
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Exceeded
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325Regenerator, Sticky Hold, Poison Absorb
Pokémon WaveBlue
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Low Budget Crystal
Evolves into Muk at level 30
ChangedPoison325Regeneration
+ Regeneration − Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown
Evolves into Muk at Level 35
ChangedPoison350 +25
+25 Sp. Def
Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Sacred Gold & Storm SilverChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2ChangedPoison325Stench, Poison Touch, Poison Touch
− Sticky Hold
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedPoison325Stench, Poison Touch, Poison Touch
− Sticky Hold
Fire Red OmegaChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325
-15 Sp. Atk, -10 Sp. Def, +25 Speed
Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison315 -10
-10 Sp. Def
—
Poke47
Evolves into Muk — Level up: 38
ChangedPoison325Glitz Link, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
+ Glitz Link − Stench
Pokémon Peridot Version
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325—
HeartGold Generations
Evolves into Muk — at level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon FireRed Deluxe
Evolves into Muk at Level 31
Evolves into Grimer (Alola) with an Alola Stone
ChangedPoison325Sticky Hold, Stench
− Poison Touch
Pokémon Platinum Redux
Evolves at Lv. 34. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into
ChangedPoison425 +100
+20 HP, +15 Defense, +30 Sp. Atk, +30 Sp. Def, +5 Speed
Water Absorb, Liquid Ooze
+ Water Absorb, Liquid Ooze − Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Emerald Blitz
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -325
-80 HP, -80 Attack, -50 Defense, -40 Sp. Atk, -50 Sp. Def, -25 Speed
—
Pokémon Sour Crystal
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325—
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Project Nova
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Liquid Ooze, Sticky Hold
+ Liquid Ooze − Stench, Poison Touch
Pokémon Spirits of the StormChanged0 -325
-80 HP, -80 Attack, -50 Defense, -40 Sp. Atk, -50 Sp. Def, -25 Speed
—
Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette
Evolves into Muk at Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Evolves into Muk — at level 32
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl
Evolves into Muk — Level 38
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold
− Poison Touch
Pokémon Crystal Legacy
Evolves into Muk at level 38
ChangedPoison325—
Pokémon Emerald Seaglass
Evolves into Muk at Level 34
ChangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Emerald RogueUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
LazarusUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon GS ChroniclesUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Emerald ExUnchangedPoison325—
GaiaUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon TourmalineUnchanged325—
Pokémon Polished CrystalUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon Definitive PlatinumUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireUnchangedPoison325Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch
Pokémon OvercomplicatedUnchangedPoison325Liquid Ooze

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

Red / BlueAppears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
YellowMade of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
GoldAs it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Silver / SoulSilverWherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
CrystalWhen two of these POKéMON's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
RubyGRIMER’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.
SapphireGRIMER emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This POKéMON loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.
EmeraldBorn from polluted sludge in the sea, GRIMER’s favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.
FireRedSludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into GRIMER. It loves feeding on filthy things.
LeafGreen / YAppears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Diamond / Pearl / Platinum / Black / WhiteIt was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
HeartGoldAs it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Black 2 / White 2Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
XSludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Omega RubyGrimer’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.
Alpha SapphireGrimer emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This Pokémon loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ-infested fluid from all over its body.
SunIts main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
MoonIt was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.
Ultra SunIt was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies.
Ultra MoonThe wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They’re said to be on the verge of extinction.

Names in other languages

Japaneseベトベター
Japanese (Rōmaji)Betbeter
GermanSleima
FrenchTadmorv
SpanishGrimer
ItalianGrimer
Korean질퍽이
Chinese (Simplified)臭泥
Chinese (Traditional)臭泥

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.