Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Impidimp flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.
It sneaks into people’s homes, stealing things and feasting on the negative energy of the frustrated occupants.
Impidimp Weakness
Impidimp's Dark/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Steel, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic and Dragon-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Dragon |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x141-167%KO | ||
 Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x107-128%KO Clear Smog 2x83-100%KO Smog 2x56-67% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x133-157%KO | ||
Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x105-124%KO Clear Smog 2x81-95% Smog 2x52-62% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x63-76% Acid Spray 2x44-52% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Croagunk builds →Venoshock 2x81-95% Poison Sting 2x27-33% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x132-157%KO | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Weezing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Weezing builds →Sludge 2x106-126%KO Clear Smog 2x81-96% Smog 2x51-61% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x65-78% Acid Spray 2x41-48% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Croagunk builds →Venoshock 2x84-100%KO Poison Sting 2x25-30% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x185-219%KO Venoshock 2x108-128%KO Poison Sting 2x37-44% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x157-185%KO Fairy Wind 2x51-61% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x65-78% Acid Spray 2x43-51% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x188-223%KO Venoshock 2x110-129%KO Poison Sting 2x38-45% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x158-187%KO Draining Kiss 2x60-71% Fairy Wind 2x48-58% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x66-77% Acid Spray 2x41-48% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x139-165%KO Venoshock 2x82-97% Poison Fang 2x100-118%KO Poison Sting 2x32-38% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x182-215%KO Venoshock 2x107-126%KO Poison Sting 2x37-44% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x152-179%KO Draining Kiss 2x60-71% Fairy Wind 2x50-59% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Belch 2x115-135%KO Venoshock 2x62-74% Acid Spray 2x39-47% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x140-165%KO Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Fang 2x100-118%KO Poison Sting 2x33-39% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Toxicroak builds →Poison Jab 2x180-213%KO Venoshock 2x107-126%KO Poison Sting 2x37-45% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mawile builds →Iron Head 2x152-179%KO Draining Kiss 2x62-73% Fairy Wind 2x50-59% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Stunky builds →Belch 2x114-135%KO Venoshock 2x64-76% Acid Spray 2x40-48% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Skuntank builds →Belch 2x171-202%KO Venoshock 2x94-111%KO Acid Spray 2x59-70% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Drapion builds →Cross Poison 2x145-171%KO Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Fang 2x105-124%KO Poison Sting 2x33-39% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Toxicroak builds →Sludge Bomb 2x149-176%KO Poison Jab 2x189-222%KO Cross Poison 2x166-197%KO Venoshock 2x109-129%KO | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Mawile builds →Play Rough 2x178-209%KO Iron Head 2x158-186%KO Draining Kiss 2x61-72% Fairy Wind 2x48-57% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
In Sword & Shield, Hatterene can KO Impidimp with Dazzling Gleam (262-309%). Venusaur's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 308-363%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x262-309%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb 2x308-363%KO Giga Drain129-152%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Nidoking builds →Thunderbolt84-100%KO Ice Beam84-100%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Impidimp View Metagross builds →Bullet Punch 2x158-186%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Three stages ahead. Impidimp grows into Morgrem, then pushes on to Grimmsnarl. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 245 total stats over Impidimp. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Impidimp with 43 breeding partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.
Sword & Shield Impidimp Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Impidimp. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Foul Play and Play Rough into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Impidimp Locations
Impidimp starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 24 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Impidimp in Sword & Shield
Before you go hunting for Impidimp, check which of the 24 spots belong to your version. Sword and Shield each have different walking encounters at Lv. 21-65.
Impidimp Guide
Morgrem at level 32 is the mid-stage. Push through to Grimmsnarl at level 42 for the final form. 265 BST right now won't cut it long-term.
Level 32 gets you Morgrem. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For Sword & Shield, you can run Impidimp through the first few routes without issues. 265 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Morgrem as fast as you can.
You can find Impidimp in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.
Game Availability
Impidimp joined the series in Sword & Shield and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 8SwShDebut
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