Below are all the moves that Grimer can learn in Generation III, which consists of:
Note: The move categories shown here are based on the move's type, as was the mechanic in Generations 1-3. The moves' detail pages may show a different category for Generation 4+.
Grimer learns the following moves in Generation 3 at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Poison Gas | Poison | Status | - | 85 |
| 4 | Harden | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 8 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 13 | Sludge | Poison | Physical | 65 | 100 |
| 19 | Minimize | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 26 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 34 | Acid Armor | Poison | Status | - | - |
| 43 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Physical | 90 | 100 |
| 53 | Memento | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
Grimer learns the following moves in Generation 3 via breeding.
See the Grimer egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | Ice | Status | - | - |
| Lick | Ghost | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| Mean Look | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Imprison | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
Grimer can be taught these attacks in Generation 3 from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Special | 75 | 100 |
| ThunderPunch | Electric | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| Mimic | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Snore | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| DynamicPunch | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 |
Grimer does not learn any special moves.
Grimer does not learn any HM moves.
Grimer is compatible with these Generation 3 Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Physical | 90 | 100 |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 120 | 85 |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Special | 40 | 100 |