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 can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.
It can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.
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)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gengar can KO Grumpig with Shadow Ball (106-124%). Forretress's Explosion hits Grumpig for 78-92%. Weavile deals 59-70% with Pursuit.
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x106-124%KO Focus Blast26-31% Explosion69-82% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Explosion78-92% Payback 2x32-37% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Weavile builds →Ice Shard30-35% Pursuit 2x59-70% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Extrasensory, Future Sight and 4 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Grumpig Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 13 types, with Normal and Dark 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Grumpig. The 2-stage line runs through Spoink, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Grumpig in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Grumpig starts with Spoink at Lv. 3-6 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SpoinkViridian ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.3 Forest20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundViridian ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.3 Forest20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundIlex ForestHeartGoldGrass Lv.5-6 Forest20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn SoundIlex ForestSoulSilverGrass Lv.5-6 Forest20%EarlyRadio: Hoenn Sound
Step 2Grumpig ✓
Grumpig Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 on our tier list.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, the best way to handle Grumpig: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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