Grimer - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Grimer can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Grimer learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
4HardenNormalStatus
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
12DisableNormalStatus 100
15SludgePoisonSpecial 65 100
18MinimizeNormalStatus
21Mud BombGroundSpecial 65 85
26Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
29FlingDarkPhysical 100
32ScreechNormalStatus 85
37Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
40Acid ArmorPoisonStatus
43Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
46BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
48MementoDarkStatus 100

Egg moves

Grimer learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
CurseGhostStatus
HazeIceStatus
ImprisonPsychicStatus
LickGhostPhysical 30 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical 60
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SwallowNormalStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Grimer is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Grimer is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Grimer can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Grimer learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
4HardenNormalStatus
7Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
12DisableNormalStatus 100
15SludgePoisonSpecial 65 100
18Mud BombGroundSpecial 65 85
21MinimizeNormalStatus
26FlingDarkPhysical 100
29Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
32Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
37ScreechNormalStatus 85
40Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
43Acid ArmorPoisonStatus
46BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
48MementoDarkStatus 100

Egg moves

Grimer learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
CurseGhostStatus
HazeIceStatus
ImprisonPsychicStatus
LickGhostPhysical 30 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
Shadow PunchGhostPhysical 60
Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SwallowNormalStatus

Move Tutor moves

Grimer can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Pain SplitNormalStatus
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by HM

Grimer is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Grimer is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Grimer can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM

Grimer egg move parents

Grimer's egg groups: Amorphous

The egg moves for Grimer are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Grimer with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Grimer with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Acid Spray

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up

Curse

Haze

Imprison

Lick

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Mean Look

Scary Face

Shadow Punch

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Shadow Sneak

Spit Up

Stockpile

Swallow

Alolan Grimer's egg groups: Amorphous

Alolan Grimer does not have any egg moves.