Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Grimer is a poison-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 325 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 25) and a physical attacking profile. Its Stench ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Grimer. Build around what Grimer actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Grimer is a Poison-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Grimer is a Poison-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic. It resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.
- Ground2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Grimer has no type immunities.
To counter Grimer in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ground or Psychic moves and can withstand its Poison STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Grimer's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
