Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Grimer
Say it: GRI-me-r
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Grimer is the Sludge Pokémon — Poison before Muk (Alolan Grimer is Poison/Dark). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Muk — not a finished raid attacker. Poison helps against Fairy and Grass; Ground and Psychic hit Poison hard. Catch Grimer from the wild, eggs, or Rocket, then evolve. Alolan Grimer is a separate form page.
Say it: GRI-me-r
Grimer (#088) is a Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Muk. Trainers almost never power Grimer for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Muk. Against Grimer, lead with Ground or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0088. Use the Poison type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Grimer. Keep high-IV copies for Muk. Shadow Grimer is the same — evolve toward Shadow Muk.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Grimer is your opponent, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 90
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Grimer’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Muk — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison energy
- Mud-Slap · Standard
Ground energy
Charged
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Sludge · Standard
Poison alternate
- Mud Bomb · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- poison jab
- mud slap
Charged
- sludge
- mud bomb
- sludge bomb
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #313 of 954 · CP 1498
Poison Jab + Sludge
- Ultra League · rank #673 of 747 · CP 1553
Poison Jab + Sludge
- Master League · rank #686 of 1023 · CP 1553
Poison Jab + Sludge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.