Grimer - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Grimer can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
- Pokémon Shield
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
- Pokémon Shining Pearl
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Egg moves
Grimer does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Grimer cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TR
Grimer cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by level up
Grimer learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Poison Gas | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
1 | Pound | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
7 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
12 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Sludge | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Smog | Poison | ![]() | 30 | 70 |
21 | Minimize | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
32 | Sludge Wave | Poison | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
37 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
40 | Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
43 | Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
48 | Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Grimer learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Moves learnt by TM
Grimer is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
28 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
64 | Explosion | Normal | ![]() | 250 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Grimer does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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
Curse
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Haze
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Imprison
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Lick
Mean Look
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Power-Up Punch
Scary Face
Shadow Punch
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding | |
Evolution |
Shadow Sneak
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Spit Up
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Stockpile
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
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Level up | |
Breeding |
Swallow
Alolan Grimer's egg groups: Amorphous