NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0861

Grimmsnarl

Dark

Fairy

With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.

Category: Bulk Up Pokémon
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 61 kg
Generation: VIII

Abilities

Prankster

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Pickpocket Hidden ability

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Bulk Up Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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- Morgrem
  - Grimmsnarl

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

120

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 510

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Poison

×2

Steel

×2

Fairy

×2

Resists

Ghost

×0.5

Dark

×0.25

Immune to

Psychic

×0

Dragon

×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Mega PunchPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Fire PunchPhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Ice PunchPhysical · IcePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Thunder PunchPhysical · ElectricPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Mega KickPhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Low KickPhysical · FightingPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Focus EnergyStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

MetronomeStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Leech LifePhysical · BugPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Champions · Train

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Fake OutPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

UproarSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

TormentStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 28
Champions · Train

FlatterStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Champions · Train

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Focus PunchPhysical · FightingPower 150Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

SuperpowerPhysical · FightingPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

RevengePhysical · FightingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Bulk UpStatus · FightingPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Hammer ArmPhysical · FightingPower 100Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 64
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 64
Champions · Train

AssurancePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
Champions · Train

FlingPhysical · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Power SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Sucker PunchPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Champions · Train

Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 35
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 35
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Drain PunchPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Power WhipPhysical · GrassPower 120Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

Low SweepPhysical · FightingPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 56
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Champions · Train

RetaliatePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Parting ShotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Champions · Train

Draining KissSpecial · FairyPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Misty TerrainStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Play RoughPhysical · FairyPower 90Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Power-Up PunchPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Raises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

Darkest LariatPhysical · DarkPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Throat ChopPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Stomping TantrumPhysical · GroundPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the user’s last move failed.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Body PressPhysical · FightingPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Damage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Spirit BreakPhysical · FairyPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
Champions · Train

False SurrenderPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Burning JealousySpecial · FirePower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Burns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Lash OutPhysical · DarkPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

TrailblazePhysical · GrassPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine
Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Grimmsnarl trading cards

14 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12