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.
Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to amplify its psychic power waves for gaining total control over its foe. When this Pokémon uses its special power, its snorting breath grows labored.
Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This Pokémon’s black pearls are valuable as works of art.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Grumpig with Knock Off (134-158%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (113-134%). Volcarona deals 48-56% with Flamethrower.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x134-158%KO Ice Shard41-49% Pursuit 2x83-97% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x113-134%KO Sludge Bomb64-75% Focus Blast28-33% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-31% Flamethrower48-56% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x97-114%KO Flamethrower22-26% Ice Beam22-26% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Endure, Extrasensory and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Grumpig Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Thickfat supports the gameplan, and flexible EVs mean Grumpig doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Grumpig best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Protect
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 13 types, with Rock and Normal 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Grumpig doesn't appear wild. Catch Spoink instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Grumpig. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Grumpig in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Spoink is your first catch on the way to Grumpig. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-21 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpoinkJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.1035%EarlyHorde battleJagged PassOmega RubyGrass Lv.1035%EarlyHorde battleJagged PassAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.18-2110%MidJagged PassOmega RubyGrass Lv.18-2110%Mid
Step 2Grumpig ✓
Grumpig Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Psychic, Thunder Wave, Focus Blast, and Shadow Ball. Psychic leads at 24% 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