Stats & Training
Grimmsnarl's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
By transforming its leg hair, this Pokémon delivers power-packed drill kicks that can bore huge holes in Galar’s terrain.
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.
Grimmsnarl Weakness
Poison, Steel, and Fairy moves hit Grimmsnarl for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic and Dragon-type moves can't touch it at all. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Grimmsnarl can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Dragon |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
 Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x54-65% Clear Smog 2x41-49% Smog 2x27-32% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x49-59% Clear Smog 2x40-48% Smog 2x25-31% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x32-38% Acid Spray 2x20-24% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Croagunk builds →Venoshock 2x40-48% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x50-59% Clear Smog 2x40-47% Smog 2x26-31% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x31-38% Acid Spray 2x21-25% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Croagunk builds →Venoshock 2x40-47% Poison Sting 2x13-16% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x79-94% Venoshock 2x50-60% Poison Sting 2x18-22% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x67-79% Fairy Wind 2x24-29% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x30-36% Acid Spray 2x20-24% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x79-94% Venoshock 2x50-60% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x68-80% Draining Kiss 2x29-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-27% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x31-37% Acid Spray 2x19-23% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x60-71% Venoshock 2x37-44% Poison Fang 2x44-52% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x78-92% Venoshock 2x49-58% Poison Sting 2x17-21% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x65-77% Draining Kiss 2x28-33% Fairy Wind 2x23-27% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Belch 2x51-60% Venoshock 2x30-35% Acid Spray 2x19-23% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x60-72% Venoshock 2x37-44% Poison Fang 2x44-52% Poison Sting 2x15-18% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x77-91% Venoshock 2x48-58% Poison Sting 2x17-20% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x66-77% Draining Kiss 2x28-34% Fairy Wind 2x23-28% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Stunky builds →Belch 2x52-62% Venoshock 2x28-34% Acid Spray 2x19-22% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Skuntank builds →Belch 2x77-91% Venoshock 2x43-51% Acid Spray 2x27-33% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x62-73% Venoshock 2x38-46% Poison Fang 2x45-53% Poison Sting 2x15-18% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Toxicroak builds →Sludge Bomb 2x68-80% Poison Jab 2x79-93% Cross Poison 2x70-82% Venoshock 2x49-59% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x74-88% Iron Head 2x66-79% Draining Kiss 2x27-33% Fairy Wind 2x23-27% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
In Sword & Shield, Clefable's Moonblast hits Grimmsnarl for 44-52%. Amoonguss deals 38-45% with Sludge Bomb.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x44-52% Knock Off3-3% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb 2x38-45% Giga Drain16-19% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x44-52% Knock Off6-7% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grimmsnarl View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball14-17% Sludge Bomb 2x65-77% Giga Drain18-21% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Grimmsnarl is the final form in a three-stage chain from Impidimp through Morgrem. Breeding this form produces Impidimp eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Impidimp gave Grimmsnarl the biggest boost in Attack (+75), bringing the total to 510 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grimmsnarl to get Impidimp eggs using 43 partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.
Sword & Shield Grimmsnarl Best Moveset
Start with max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Careful nature gives Grimmsnarl the right special wall lean, Lightclay adds extra utility, and Prankster works in the background. Light Screen is the main damage option.
Best Build
Grimmsnarl best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Spirit Break
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Darkest Lariat
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Grimmsnarl's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Foul Play and Play Rough for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Grimmsnarl in Sword & Shield
A few locations for Grimmsnarl with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Grimmsnarl in Sword & Shield
To get Grimmsnarl, start by catching Impidimp through walking encounters at Lv. 21-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ImpidimpGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidIntense SunStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidRainingStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidHeavy FogStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2920%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2910%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrass Lv.21-245%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrass Lv.21-245%MidAll WeatherSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve MorgremGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateRainingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest20%LateHeavy FogGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateOvercastGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateNormal WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateSnowstormGlimwood TangleSwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateThunderstormGlimwood TangleSwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateAll WeatherGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateIntense SunGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateSnowingGlimwood TangleShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest20%LateSandstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)
Step 3Grimmsnarl ✓Lake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostOvercastLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostOvercastor evolve from Morgrem (Step 2)
Grimmsnarl Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Grimmsnarl's 510 base stat total fool you. Prankster is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Light Screen with Lightclay is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Roserade (Poison), Ferrothorn (Steel), and Clefable (Fairy) when using Grimmsnarl. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
In Sword & Shield, Run Prankster on Grimmsnarl. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Grimmsnarl also gets Frisk and Pickpocket, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Grimmsnarl fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 120 Attack). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sword & Shield, run Light Screen, Reflect, Spiritbreak, and Thunder Wave on Grimmsnarl. Light Screen is the most common pick at 17% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Grimmsnarl first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves