Pokédex - Grimer (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Grimer]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/88.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #088 |
| Height | 0.9 m (2'11") |
| Weight | 30.0 kg (66.1 lb) |
| Type | POISON |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Grimer]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Purple |
| Body Form | ![[Form 8]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAi0lEQVQYle2VPQ6AIAxGxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjp29Dg9ggOJMRT7kRhiNHSC8nj8B8fMU5+YO3mHWsfSAokI835WiYL3/qm6kObIGTgA2BDtbWnCahGxO9uApYbzsoFvXr431PAMIXarhmcIsbo6pa3Fa8MV9RUlCkRBM0W+arceeoxrUdCAsT43fpk/qA/4OTv786ApJwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 90 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Nugget (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Stench, Sticky Hold |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Grimer
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 25 |
| Special Attack | 40 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Grimer - Sludge Pokémon
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon’s X-rays. It appears among filth.
French
Tadmorv - Pokémon Dégueu
Il est né d’un torrent de boue exposé aux rayons X de la lune. Il vit dans les ordures.
German
Sleima - Schlamm
Es wurde geboren, als Schlamm von den Strahlen des Mondes getroffen wurde. Es erscheint, wo Unrat ist.
Spanish
Grimer - Pokémon Lodo
Emergió del lodo que se formó en agua contaminada expuesta a los rayos X lunares. Vive en la basura.
Italian
Grimer - Pokémon Melma
Nacque quando il fango di un fiume sudicio fu esposto ai raggi X della luna. Vive nella sporcizia.
Japanese
ベトベター (BETOBETAA) - ヘドロポケモン (HEDOROPOKEMON)
どぶがわのヘドロがつきからの エックスせんをあびてうまれた。 きたないばしょにあらわれる。 (DobugawanoHEDOROgatsukikarano EKKUSUsenwoabiteumareta. kitanaibashoniarawareru. )
Evolutions (When Grimer Evolves)
- Evolves into Muk at level 38.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Grimer)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 212 (With Poké Radar) | 23-26 | 22% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Gas | POISON | Status | 0 | 55 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | Pound | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 4 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 7 | Mud-Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 12 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 80 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 17 | Minimize | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 20 | Sludge | POISON | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 23 | Mud Bomb | GROUND | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 28 | Fling | DARK | Physical | 1 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 33 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | POISON | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
| 39 | Acid Armor | POISON | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 44 | Gunk Shot | POISON | Physical | 120 | 70 | 5 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 49 | Memento | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Grimer learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Grimer can learn the following moves:
Acid Armor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 34
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 39
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
CaptivateTM78
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Disable
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Explosion
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64
FacadeTM42
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Fire PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
FlamethrowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
Fling
- Level 28
- TM56
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
Gunk Shot
- Level 44
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HardenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 4
Helping HandPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ice PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Memento
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 53
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Minimize
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Mud BombLevel 23
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 7
Natural GiftTM83
Pain SplitHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
PaybackTM66
Poison GasRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Poison JabTM84
PoundRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock SlideDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock TombTM39
Screech
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 26
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Secret PowerTM43
SelfdestructPokémon XD: Move Tutor
Shadow BallDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM30
Shadow Punch
- Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
Shock WaveTM34
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 20
Sludge Bomb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
StrengthDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: HM04
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
TauntTM12
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
ThunderPunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
TormentTM41
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06