Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Grimmsnarl
Say it: GRIM-snarl
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Grimmsnarl is the Bulk Up Pokémon — Dark and Fairy from Impidimp → Morgrem → Grimmsnarl. In Pokémon GO it is a Dark/Fairy attacker. Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost; Fairy helps against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting. Poison, Steel, and Fairy punish it. Evolve Morgrem or catch Grimmsnarl from events.
Say it: GRIM-snarl
Grimmsnarl (#861) is a Dark / Fairy Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Impidimp. Trainers use it as a Dark/Fairy attacker with Sucker Punch / Bite / Low Kick + Foul Play / Dark Pulse / Play Rough / Power-Up Punch. Against Grimmsnarl, lead with Poison, Steel, or Fairy. 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
Grimmsnarl is a Dark / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0861. Use the Dark/Fairy type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Sucker Punch + Foul Play / Play Rough is the usual kit; Low Kick + Power-Up Punch for Fighting bait. Shadow Grimmsnarl is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Grimmsnarl is your opponent, Poison, Steel, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 227
- Defense
- 139
- Stamina
- 216
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. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Grimmsnarl’s always-available TM pool. Sucker Punch + Foul Play / Play Rough covers Dark and Fairy needs.
Fast
- Sucker Punch · Standard
Dark energy / default
- Bite · Standard
Dark alternate
- Low Kick · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark nuke
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark alternate
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy coverage
- Power-Up Punch · Standard
Fighting / bait
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
- bite
- sucker punch
- low kick
Charged
- foul play
- dark pulse
- play rough
- power up punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #583 of 954 · CP 1466
Sucker Punch + Foul Play
- Ultra League · rank #382 of 747 · CP 2484
Sucker Punch + Foul Play
- Master League · rank #306 of 1023 · CP 3222
Sucker Punch + Foul Play
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.