#088 Grimer	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Grimer	Betbeter ベトベター	National: #088 Johto: #117	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Stench & Sticky Hold
Stench: If the Pokémon make physical contact with the opponent, there is a chance the opponent flinches Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Sludge Pokémon	2'11"	66.0lbs	190	5,120
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points Medium Fast	70	1 HP Point(s)	Purple	60

Damage Taken

*1

*1

*1

*1

*0.5

*1

*0.5

*0.5

*2

*1

*2

*0.5

*1

*1

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*1

*1

Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
Nugget - 5%	IndeterminateGrimerMukGastlyHaunterGengarKoffingWeezingMisdreavusWobbuffetSlugmaMagcargoRaltsKirliaGardevoirGulpinSwalotCastformShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsChimechoShellosGastrodonDrifloonDrifblimMismagiusSpiritombGalladeDusknoirRotomDitto Indeterminate

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.
Pearl
Platinum	It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among fil
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.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Fiery Path
Sapphire	Fiery Path
Emerald	Fiery Path
FireRed	Celadon City (Fish), Pokémon Mansion Floors 1, 2, 3 & Basement 1
LeafGreen	Celadon City (Fish), Pokémon Mansion Floors 1, 2, 3 & Basement 1
Colosseum	Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen/XD
XD	Snagged from Cipher Peon Faltly in Phenac Stadium
Diamond	Route 212	Details
Pearl	Route 212	Details
Platinum	Route 212 South (PokeRadar)	Details
HeartGold	Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, Celadon City Safari Zone	Details
SoulSilver	Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, Celadon City Safari Zone	Details
PokéWalker	Town Outskirts	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Poison Gas			--	55	40	--
		A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe's face. It may poison the target.
—	Pound			40	100	35	--
		The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
4	Harden			--	--	30	--
		The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7	Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
		The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
12	Disable			--	80	20	--
		For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
17	Minimize			--	--	20	--
		The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user's evasion stat is boosted.
20	Sludge			65	100	20	30
		Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target.
23	Mud Bomb			65	85	10	30
		The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
28	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
33	Screech			--	85	40	--
		An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
36	Sludge Bomb			90	100	10	30
		The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
39	Acid Armor			--	--	40	--
		The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
44	Gunk Shot			120	70	5	30
		The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
49	Memento			--	100	10	--
		The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day			--	--	5	--
		The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12	Taunt			--	100	20	--
		The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19	Giga Drain			60	100	10	--
		A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt			95	100	15	10
		A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder			120	70	10	30
		A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig			80	100	10	--
		The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM30	Shadow Ball			80	100	15	20
		The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave			60	--	20	--
		The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35	Flamethrower			95	100	15	10
		The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM36	Sludge Bomb			90	100	10	30
		The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM38	Fire Blast			120	85	5	10
		The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb			50	80	10	100
		Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM41	Torment			--	100	15	--
		The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief			40	100	10	--
		The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM56	Fling			??	100	10	--
		The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion			250	100	5	--
		The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback			50	100	10	--
		If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide			75	90	10	30
		Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab			80	100	20	30
		The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM04	Strength			80	100	15	--
		The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Fire Punch			75	100	15	10
	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Ice Punch			75	100	15	10
	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Thunderpunch			75	100	15	10
	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Gunk Shot			120	70	5	30
	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Mud-slap			20	100	10	100
	The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Pain Split			--	--	20	--
	The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Haze			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Mean Look			--	--	5	--	Details
	The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Lick			20	100	30	30	Details
	The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
Imprison			--	--	10	--	Details
	If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.
Curse			--	--	10	--	Details
	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Shadow Punch			60	--	20	--	Details
	The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
Explosion			250	100	5	--	Details
	The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Shadow Sneak			40	100	30	--	Details
	The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
Stockpile			--	--	20	--	Details
	The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Swallow			--	--	10	--	Details
	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
Spit Up			??	100	10	--	Details
	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		80	80	50	40	50	25
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	76 - 118	49 - 91	40 - 82	49 - 91	27 - 69
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	148 - 233	94 - 179	76 - 161	94 - 179	49 - 134
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	85 - 132	55 - 102	45 - 92	55 - 102	30 - 77
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	165 - 259	105 - 199	85 - 179	105 - 199	55 - 149
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	140 - 187	93 - 145	60 - 112	49 - 101	60 - 112	33 - 84
	Lv. 100	270 - 364	181 - 284	115 - 218	93 - 196	115 - 218	60 - 163

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