Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl is a Dark/Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.

Grimmsnarl has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Snooze.

Pokédex data

National № 0861
Type Dark Fairy
Species Bulk Up Pokémon
Height 1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Prankster
2. Frisk
Pickpocket (hidden ability)
Local № 0240 (Sword/Shield)
0287 (Scarlet/Violet)
0039 (The Crown Tundra)
0192 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 255
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Fairy, Human-Like
Gender 100% male, 0% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 95
300 394
Attack 120
220 372
Defense 65
121 251
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 60
112 240
Total 510 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Grimmsnarl.

Evolution chart

(Level 32)
Morgrem#0860
Morgrem
Dark · Fairy
(Level 42)

Pokédex entries

Grimmsnarl

Sword With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Shield Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.
Scarlet This Pokémon has complete control over its hair. Grimmsnarl normally keeps its hair wrapped around its body to support its muscles.
Violet It lives deep within the forest. Even after evolving into this splendid form, it hasn’t given up on its petty misdeeds and pranks.

Gigantamax

Sword By transforming its leg hair, this Pokémon delivers power-packed drill kicks that can bore huge holes in Galar’s terrain.
Shield Gigantamax energy has caused more hair to sprout all over its body. With the added strength, it can jump over the world’s tallest building.

Moves learned by Grimmsnarl

Moves learnt by level up

Grimmsnarl learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Bulk UpFightingStatus
1ConfideNormalStatus
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1False SurrenderDarkPhysical 80
1FlatterDarkStatus 100
12Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
16AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
20SwaggerNormalStatus 85
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
28TormentDarkStatus 100
35Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
40Nasty PlotDarkStatus
48Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
56Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
64Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Grimmsnarl learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Spirit BreakFairyPhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Grimmsnarl learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Grimmsnarl gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Parting ShotDarkStatus 100

Moves learnt by level up

Grimmsnarl learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Bulk UpFightingStatus
1ConfideNormalStatus
1Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
1False SurrenderDarkPhysical 80
1FlatterDarkStatus 100
1Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
1Spirit BreakFairyPhysical 75 100
12Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
16AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
20SwaggerNormalStatus 85
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
28TormentDarkStatus 100
35Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
40Nasty PlotDarkStatus
48Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
56Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
64Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Grimmsnarl learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Spirit BreakFairyPhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Grimmsnarl does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Grimmsnarl can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Burning JealousyFireSpecial 70 100
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Grimmsnarl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Grimmsnarl is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Grimmsnarl sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Grimmsnarl sprite from Sword & Shield Grimmsnarl sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny

Where to find Grimmsnarl

Sword
Shield
Lake of Outrage
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Grimmsnarl
Japanese オーロンゲ (Ō ronge)
German Olangaar
French Angoliath
Italian Grimmsnarl
Spanish Grimmsnarl
Korean 오롱털 (orongteol)
Chinese (Simplified) 长毛巨魔
Chinese (Traditional) 長毛巨魔

 

English Bulk Up Pokémon
Japanese ビルドアップポケモン
German Muskelaufbau-Pokémon
French Pokémon Gonflette
Italian Pokémon Granfisico
Spanish Pokémon Voluminoso
Korean 벌크업포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 健美宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 健美寶可夢

Name origin

grim
unpleasant, ugly
snarl
growl with bared teeth