Pokemon Go: Grimer Counters, Where To Catch, All Details
Grimer is a gooey, amorphous Pokémon with a body that has been generated by moon radiation. It features a huge mouth with a grayish tongue and two big eyes with beady pupils. Its purple slimy body includes a range of noxious bacteria that are so powerful that they deplete the soil and make it unfit for plant life.
It oozes a bacteria-rich fluid from all areas of its body at all times. During transit, pieces of it frequently fall off and produce new Grimers. It develops new toxic chemicals when mixed with another Grimer.
Grimer Basic Information
| TYPE | Poison |
| WEAKNESSES | Ground and Psychic |
| RESISTANCE | Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy |
| EVOLUTION | Grimer > Muk (50 Candies) |
| ATTACK | 135 |
| DEFENSE | 90 |
| STAMINA | 190 |
| FLEE RATE | 10% |
| BUDDY DISTANCE | 3 KM |
Grimer Counters
| POKEMON | MOVESET |
| Calyrex (Shadow) | Confusion / Psychic |
| Mewtwo | Confusion / Psystrike |
| Unbound Hoopa | Confusion / Psychic |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost |
| Alakazam | Confusion / Psychic |
| Espeon | Confusion / Psychic |
| Azelf | Confusion / Future Sight |
| Landorus (Therian) | Extrasensory / Earth Power |
| Latios | Zen Headbutt / Psychic |
Where to catch Grimer?
| Industrial Locations | Near Lakes | 5 KM Eggs |
Grimes Moveset
| QUICK MOVE | MOVE | DPS |
| Poison Jab | 15 | |
| Mud-Slap | 12.9 | |
| Acid (Event Move) | 13.5 | |
| MAIN MOVE | Sludge | 28.6 |
| Sludge Bomb | 41.7 | |
| Mud Bomb | 23.9 | |
| Frustration | 5 | |
| Return | 50 |
How To Beat Grimer
- Grimer is resistant to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy-type moves. Avoid them!
- Don’t use Cottonee, Whimsicott, Lotad, Lombre, and Ludicolo. These pokemon are the most vulnerable to Grimer.
- The best Pokemon against a Grimer is Calyrex (Shadow). Use its Confusion and Psychic skills. These moves have 100% effective damage!
- Mewtwo is also a very effective counter. Its Confusion and Psystrike abilities also deal devastating damage.
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JC Paredes
Since March 2021, I've worn two hats at Spiel Times: a writer and a Managing Editor. In my writing role, I've earned recognition from Wikipedia and Nev Schulman (Catfish TV Show host) for my insightful analysis and engaging narrative style. I'm passionate about all things gaming, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for uncovering hidden secrets within games. My gaming journey began at a young age, captivated by titles like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Today, I enjoy exploring open-world RPGs and MMORPGs, consumed by their lore and crafting theories about their narratives. I'm also drawn to the suspenseful atmosphere of horror games and the intricate narratives of crime-themed titles, bringing a unique perspective to my writing. Beyond gaming, I have a fascination with anything unexplained and chilling, a passion that often spills over into my exploration of horror games. When I'm not engrossed in a virtual world, you can find me curled up and spending time with my adorable doggy sidekick, Teemo. As Managing Editor, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our writing team. I communicate openly with my team members, addressing any content-related issues and providing guidance to help them excel.
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