grimer-alola #10112
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grimer-alola
Generation I · #10112 — Sludge Pokémon
Alolan Grimer is the regional variant of the original Poison-type Grimer, adapted to the unique ecosystem of the Alola region. Introduced in Generation VII (Pokémon Sun and Moon), this dual Poison/Dark-type form represents a dramatic shift in the species' composition and temperament compared to its Kanto counterpart. Standing at 0.7 meters tall and weighing 42.0 kilograms, Alolan Grimer is slightly smaller and heavier than the standard form, reflecting its denser, more concentrated sludge composition. The acquisition of the Dark-type is particularly significant, as it fundamentally alters Alolan Grimer's type matchups and competitive viability, granting it resistance to Ghost-type moves and immunity to Psychic-type attacks through the Dark-type's inherent resistances.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
42.0kg
Category
Sludge Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
arms
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
When an ally faints, this Pokémon gains its Ability.
Grimer-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Grimer maintains the fundamental amorphous, sludge-based physiology of its Kanto cousin but with a distinctly different biological composition adapted to Alolan conditions. The Pokémon's body is primarily composed of concentrated, hardened sludge that gives it a darker, more viscous appearance compared to the purple sludge of standard Grimer. Its two large eyes and gaping mouth with gray tongue remain consistent with the original form, as do its two arms with three digits each, though the overall density of its body appears greater. The Dark-type classification reflects not merely aesthetic changes but a fundamental alteration in the bacterial composition of its sludge—Alolan Grimer's body contains different strains of microorganisms that thrive in Alola's unique environmental conditions, including residual toxins from industrial pollutants specific to the island region.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Grimer-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Grimer maintains a perfect 50/50 gender ratio with its standard form counterpart, allowing for straightforward breeding mechanics between trainers seeking to propagate the species. Both male and female Alolan Grimer share identical base stats and ability distributions, meaning gender has no mechanical impact on competitive viability or stat allocation. The species belongs to the Amorphous egg group, which includes other gelatinous and blob-like Pokémon, enabling breeding compatibility with a diverse range of compatible species. Interestingly, Alolan Grimer can breed to produce either Alolan or standard Grimer offspring depending on the location of the breeding and the specific game mechanics in effect, though modern games default to producing offspring matching the mother's form. The breeding process for Alolan Grimer typically requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, making it moderately accessible for trainers engaged in breeding programs. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Alolan Grimer has a reasonably positive predisposition toward its trainer, beneficial for those seeking to maximize happiness-based evolutionary mechanics or bond-based stat boosts.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
black-sludge
held-items
Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
tm04
sword shield
tm05
sword shield
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
+808 more TMs/HMs
Grimer-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Grimer evolves into Alolan Muk at level 38, mirroring the evolution level of its standard form counterpart. This evolution represents a significant transformation in both size and combat capability, with Alolan Muk inheriting and amplifying the Poison/Dark-type combination. The evolution process maintains the regional form classification, ensuring that trainers who evolve an Alolan Grimer will obtain its evolved form in the same regional variant rather than reverting to standard Muk. The evolutionary line's consistency across generations speaks to the permanence of Alola's environmental pressures on the species—once a Grimer has developed as an Alolan variant, it remains genetically locked into this form throughout its lifecycle. Unlike some regional variants that can be influenced by held items or environmental factors during evolution, Alolan Grimer's evolution is purely level-based, making it straightforward for trainers to cultivate a complete Alolan evolutionary line.
Where to Find
malie city
alola
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alola route 1
alola
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hauoli city
alola
+1 more
cinnabar island
kanto
Grimer-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Grimer exhibits notably different behavioral patterns from its Kanto relative, though it remains fundamentally tied to polluted environments and industrial waste. The species thrives in the industrial areas surrounding Alola's human settlements, particularly gravitating toward factory districts and contaminated zones where it can absorb the specific types of sludge prevalent in the region. These Grimer are known to be considerably more aggressive and territorial than their standard form counterparts, a trait linked to the Dark-type influence on their demeanor. They are found throughout Alola in various polluted habitats, and notably, these Grimer can also inhabit the Blueberry Academy's Terarium in Paldea, suggesting their adaptability to controlled artificial environments. The species' behavior reflects an almost parasitic relationship with industrial civilization, as they actively seek out areas of human pollution for sustenance rather than merely tolerating them as incidental habitat.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Made of hardened sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won't grow in its path.
Generation II
As it moves, it loses bits of its body from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
When two of these POKéMON's bodies are combined together, new poisons are created.
Generation III
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.
GRIMER 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.
Born from polluted sludge in the sea, GRIMER’s favorite food is anything filthy. They feed on wastewater pumped out from factories.
Sludge exposed to X rays from the moon transformed into GRIMER. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Generation IV
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
As it moves, it loses bits of its body, from which new GRIMER emerge. This worsens the stench around it.
Wherever GRIMER has passed, so many germs are left behind that no plants will ever grow again.
Generation V
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
Generation VI
Sludge exposed to X-rays from the moon transformed into Grimer. It loves feeding on filthy things.
Appears in filthy areas. It thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
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.
Grimer 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.
Generation VII
Its main source of food is the slimy industrial waste of factories. This Pokémon’s numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
It was born from sludge on the ocean floor. In a sterile environment, the germs within its body can’t multiply, and it dies.
It was born from sludge transformed by exposure to X-rays from the moon. When its internal load of germs decreases, it dies.
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.
Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won’t grow in its path.
Grimer-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The Alolan Grimer's design represents a deliberate thematic evolution of the species concept, emphasizing its role as a product of environmental adaptation rather than random mutation. The name 'Grimer' derives from 'grime' and 'slime,' descriptors that apply equally to both forms, though the Alolan variant's darker coloration and harder consistency suggest a creature that has been fundamentally altered by Alola's specific pollutants. The addition of the Dark-type to its typing is visually communicated through its more sinister appearance—the sludge appears fouler and more malevolent compared to the original purple variant, with a coloration scheme that conveys danger and decay rather than simple filth. The Japanese name 'Betbeter' (ベトベター) remains unchanged across both forms, reflecting the linguistic approach that regional variants often maintain their original naming conventions while distinguishing themselves through form designation. This design philosophy emphasizes that Alolan Grimer is not a separate species but rather an evolved expression of the same fundamental organism responding to radically different environmental pressures.
Learnable Moves
Grimer-alola can learn 98 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid armor | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| clear smog | poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gastro acid | poison | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| minimize | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison fang | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| poison gas | poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quash | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spit up | normal | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stockpile | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swallow | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Grimer-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Grimer occupies a niche role in competitive Pokémon despite its relatively modest base stat total of 325, primarily distinguished by its dual Poison/Dark typing which provides superior defensive coverage compared to standard Grimer. Its base attack of 80 and base HP of 80 form the foundation of a physical wall strategy, though its defense stat of only 50 requires careful team building to maximize durability. The ability Poison Touch, granting a 30 percent chance to poison opponents upon contact, provides passive damage accumulation and can cripple physical attackers when combined with appropriate move choices. Its hidden ability, Power of Alchemy, offers strategic depth in doubles formats or specific team compositions where it can inherit advantageous abilities from fainted allies, potentially transforming it mid-battle into a more potent threat. However, Alolan Grimer's significantly lower special attack of 40 and exceptionally low speed of 25 severely limit its offensive and outspeeding potential, requiring trainers to employ trick room strategies or prioritize defensive pivot roles. In competitive formats where it has appeared, Alolan Grimer functions best as a defensive utility Pokémon relying on status moves like Toxic Spikes and coverage moves rather than direct offensive pressure.
Commonly Asked Questions About Grimer-alola
What type is Grimer-alola?
Grimer-alola is a poison and dark type Pokemon.
What does Grimer-alola evolve into?
Grimer-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Grimer-alola's weaknesses?
Grimer-alola is weak to ground type moves.
Where can I find Grimer-alola?
Grimer-alola can be found in malie city (alola), alola route 1 (alola) and hauoli city (alola) and 1 other locations.
Grimer-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Grimer represents a significant moment in Pokémon design philosophy, exemplifying how regional variants can fundamentally reimagine familiar species for new audiences and environments. The introduction of Alolan Grimer in Generation VII marked a turning point in how the franchise approached regional adaptation, proving that even iconic early-generation Pokémon could receive meaningful redesigns that altered their fundamental type composition. Within the Alola region's narrative context, Alolan Grimer serves as a symbol of environmental consequence and adaptation, embodying the region's complex relationship with industrialization and pollution. The species has appeared in competitive tournaments and casual play throughout multiple generations, though it has never achieved tier-one prominence, maintaining a position as a respectable but rarely tournament-winning choice. Fan communities have embraced Alolan Grimer as a fascinating case study in how environmental pressure shapes Pokémon biology, with discussions frequently centered on the mechanisms by which Alolan's unique toxins could have altered the species' genetic code to produce Dark-type characteristics.
Where to Find Grimer-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Grimer was first made available to players in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it could be encountered in various polluted locations throughout the Alola region at a base capture rate of 190, making it relatively straightforward to catch with standard Poké Balls. The species has remained available in subsequent games including Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, where it maintained its position in the Alola Pokédex at entry #0050 or #0057 depending on the specific game version. Alolan Grimer was notably absent from Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) but made a return in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet at National Pokédex entry #0194, and was subsequently featured in The Indigo Disk DLC for Scarlet and Violet at entry #0068 in the restricted Pokédex. The species has also appeared in Pokémon Legends: Arceus and other spin-off titles, though availability varies by game. Players seeking to obtain Alolan Grimer in modern games should focus on Scarlet and Violet or The Indigo Disk DLC as the most current sources, where it can be found in pollution-heavy areas or obtained through Pokédex completion methods. The relatively high catch rate of 190 ensures that obtaining an Alolan Grimer for personal collection or breeding purposes is rarely challenging for trainers in any generation where it appears.