Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Grumpig's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes’ minds.
It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes’ minds.
Grumpig Weakness
Type-wise, Grumpig takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Grumpig's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x38-46% Pursuit 2x26-32% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x46-56% Thief 2x46-56% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x73-87% Bite 2x55-65% Assurance 2x55-65% Thief 2x55-65% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x53-62% Payback 2x44-53% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x39-46% Thief 2x39-46% Pursuit 2x29-34% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x56-67% U-turn 2x49-58% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x36-43% Feint Attack 2x47-56% Thief 2x47-56% Snarl 2x26-31% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x44-52% Assurance 2x56-67% Thief 2x56-67% Snarl 2x35-42% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Bite 2x54-64% Assurance 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x52-61% Snarl 2x20-25% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x55-66% U-turn 2x50-59% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x34-41% Feint Attack 2x46-54% Thief 2x46-54% Snarl 2x24-29% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Bite 2x54-63% Assurance 2x54-63% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Feint Attack 2x50-59% Snarl 2x20-24% Payback 2x43-51% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x43-51% U-turn 2x28-34% Shadow Claw 2x28-34% Assurance 2x39-46% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x36-42% Shadow Ball 2x23-28% U-turn 2x35-42% Feint Attack 2x46-54% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x30-35% Night Slash 2x91-107%KO Shadow Claw 2x60-71% Bite 2x79-93% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x33-39% Night Slash 2x66-79% Shadow Claw 2x44-52% U-turn 2x44-52% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x83-99% Crunch 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x42-50% Bite 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x66-79% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Snarl 2x19-22% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x36-43% Shadow Ball 2x24-28% U-turn 2x35-41% Feint Attack 2x46-54% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x29-35% X-Scissor 2x70-83% Night Slash 2x92-108%KO Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x34-40% Night Slash 2x67-79% Shadow Claw 2x45-53% U-turn 2x45-53% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x85-101%KO Crunch 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% Bite 2x54-64% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x67-79% Feint Attack 2x51-60% Snarl 2x19-23% Payback 2x43-50% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Grumpig for 43-51%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain20-23% Fire Blast43-51% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against GrumpigView Genesect → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Jellicent builds →Scald18-21% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x60-71% Draco Meteor49-57% Fire Blast27-32% Flamethrower23-27% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Grumpig is what Spoink becomes. Breed it for Spoink eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Spoink pushed Grumpig to 470 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Grumpig to get Spoink eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Endure, Extrasensory and 7 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Grumpig Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Lum Berry provides one-time status cleanse so Grumpig sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Rest handles sustain while Thickfat does work passively.
Best Build
Grumpig best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 13 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Grumpig in Black 2 & White 2
Grumpig starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 7 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Grumpig in Black 2 & White 2
Spoink is your first catch on the way to Grumpig. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 31-37 across 13 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpoinkReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Grass Lv.31 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.31 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1Grass Lv.31 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3Grass Lv.31 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4Grass Lv.31 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2Grass Lv.31 VolcanoRareLateAny
Step 2Grumpig ✓Reversal Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.35-37 VolcanoCommonLateAnyDouble grassReversal Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.33 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2Grass Lv.35 VolcanoUncommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Grass Lv.35 VolcanoRareLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1Grass Lv.35 VolcanoRareLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3Grass Lv.35 VolcanoRareLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4Grass Lv.35 VolcanoRareLateAnyor evolve from Spoink (Step 1)
Grumpig Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Grumpig looks average on paper at 470 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier support on our tier list. Psychic with Lum Berry is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Grumpig's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Grumpig gets Thick Fat, Own Tempo, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Grumpig is a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Psychic, Body Slam, Rest, and Sleep Talk. Psychic leads at 25% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Grumpig appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 8SwSh
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