At 370 BST, Morgrem is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Grimmsnarl before bringing it to any serious fight.

What is Morgrem weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Morgrem's biggest threats include Crobat (Poison), Lucario (Steel), and Mimikyu (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

How do you evolve Morgrem?

In Sword & Shield, Impidimp evolves into Morgrem at level 32. Morgrem evolves into Grimmsnarl at level 42. Morgrem is a middle-stage evolution in the Impidimp line.

What is the best ability for Morgrem?

Morgrem gets Prankster, Frisk, and Pickpocket. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

What role does Morgrem play in battle?

Morgrem is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Morgrem - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

70Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Morgrem's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP65

Attack60

Defense45

Sp. Atk75

Sp. Def55

Speed70

Total370

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight12.5 kg

Base XP130

Abilities

Prankster

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

PickpocketHA

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it’s trying to lure opponents in so that it can stab them with its spear-like hair.

Morgrem Weakness

Morgrem is weak to Poison, Steel, and Fairy. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Dragon-type moves entirely.

Morgrem Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Poison, Steel, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Ghost
0.25x (Resist)	Dark
0x (Immune)	Psychic, Dragon

Type ChartGood

3Weak

2Resist

2Immune

Score+3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

½xResist

¼xResist

0xImmune

STAB (5)

Psychic Ghost Fighting Dragon Dark

How to Beat Morgrem in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Skuntank PoisonDark	A
Available Moves Moves BelchLv. 43 VenoshockTM74 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Belch 2x 119-140%KO Venoshock 2x 66-78% Acid Spray 2x 41-49% View Skuntank builds →
Drapion PoisonDark	C
Available Moves Moves Cross PoisonTM73 VenoshockTM74 Poison FangLv. 9 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Cross Poison 2x 96-113%KO Venoshock 2x 59-69% Poison Fang 2x 70-82% Poison Sting 2x 22-27% View Drapion builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Sludge BombLv. 48 Poison JabLv. 32 Cross PoisonTM73 VenoshockTM74 Damage vs Morgrem Sludge Bomb 2x 104-122%KO Poison Jab 2x 124-147%KO Cross Poison 2x 109-129%KO Venoshock 2x 76-89% View Toxicroak builds →
Mawile SteelFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Play RoughLv. 48 Iron HeadLv. 36 Draining KissTM87 Fairy WindLv. 4 Damage vs Morgrem Play Rough 2x 117-138%KO Iron Head 2x 104-122%KO Draining Kiss 2x 43-51% Fairy Wind 2x 33-40% View Mawile builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 66-78% View Pawniard builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Morgrem sits between Impidimp and Grimmsnarl in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#859Impidimp

Level 32

#860Morgrem

Level 42

#861Grimmsnarl

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Impidimp

DarkFairy

Morgrem

DarkFairy

Grimmsnarl

DarkFairy

65+20

95+30

ATK

60+15

120+60

DEF

45+15

65+20

SP.ATK

75+20

95+20

SP.DEF

55+15

75+20

SPE

70+20

60-10

BST

265C-Tier

370D-Tier+105

510B-Tier+140

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Special

Physical

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Morgrem to get Impidimp eggs using 43 partners from the Fairy and Humanshape egg groups.

Egg Groups

FairyHumanshape

Gender

♂100.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Morgrem Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Moves

Most of Morgrem's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Foul Play and Play Rough, but Normal and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 1

Confide

D——20Normal

Lv 1

Fake Out+3

D4010010Normal

Lv 1

False Surrender

C80—10Dark

Lv 1

Flatter

D—10015Dark

Lv 12

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

Lv 16

Assurance

—6010010Dark

Lv 20

Swagger

D—8515Normal

Lv 24

Sucker Punch+1

C701005Dark

Lv 28

Torment

D—10015Dark

Lv 35

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

Lv 40

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

Lv 46

Play Rough

C909010Fairy

Lv 52

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

TM Moves

TM58

Assurance

—6010010Dark

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR58

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

TR92

Dazzling Gleam

C8010010Fairy

TM63

Drain Punch

D7510010Fighting

TM87

Draining Kiss

D5010010Fairy

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TR81

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

TR18

Leech Life

D8010010Bug

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TR07

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM01

Mega Kick

D120755Normal

Mega Punch

D808520Normal

TR14

Metronome

D——10Normal

TR68

Nasty Plot

C——20Dark

TR90

Play Rough

C909010Fairy

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

D701005Normal

TM42

Revenge-4

D6010010Fighting

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TR37

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TR95

Throat Chop

C8010015Dark

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Morgrem doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Burning Jealousy

D701005Fire

Tutor

Lash Out

C751005Dark

How to Get Morgrem in Sword & Shield

decent spawn rates across 18 locations for Morgrem in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Where To Catch Morgrem in Sword & Shield

The path to Morgrem starts with Impidimp at Lv. 21-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Impidimp
Giant's Mirror
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Giant's Mirror
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Thunderstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Thunderstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Intense Sun
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Raining
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
20%Mid
Heavy Fog
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
20%Mid
Normal Weather
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Overcast
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Overcast
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Heavy Fog
Motostoke Outskirts
ShieldGrass Lv.21-24
5%Mid
All Weather
Motostoke Outskirts
SwordGrass Lv.21-24
5%Mid
All Weather
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Train until Level 32
Step 2Morgrem ✓
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Raining
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-37 Forest
20%Late
Heavy Fog
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Overcast
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Normal Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Snowstorm
Glimwood Tangle
SwordOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
All Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldGrass Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
All Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Thunderstorm
Glimwood Tangle
SwordGrass Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
All Weather
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Intense Sun
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Snowing
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworld Lv.34-36 Forest
20%Late
Sandstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Heavy Fog
or evolve from Impidimp (Step 1)

Morgrem Guide

At 370 BST, Morgrem is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Grimmsnarl before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Sword & Shield, Morgrem's biggest threats include Crobat (Poison), Lucario (Steel), and Mimikyu (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Sword & Shield, Impidimp evolves into Morgrem at level 32. Morgrem evolves into Grimmsnarl at level 42. Morgrem is a middle-stage evolution in the Impidimp line.
Morgrem gets Prankster, Frisk, and Pickpocket. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Morgrem is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Since Sword & Shield, Morgrem has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Morgrem has appeared steadily across every generation since.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Steel Wing 2x 98-116%KO View Corviknight builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Sludge 2x 77-92% Clear Smog 2x 61-73% Smog 2x 40-48% View Weezing builds →
Gloom GrassPoison	C
Available Move Moves AcidLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Acid 2x 48-58% View Gloom builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Move Moves Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Acid Spray 2x 32-39% View Stunky builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Poison Sting 2x 19-24% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Steel Wing 2x 92-108%KO View Corviknight builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Sludge 2x 74-88% Clear Smog 2x 60-71% Smog 2x 39-46% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 49-58% Acid Spray 2x 31-38% View Stunky builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 20 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 60-71% Poison Sting 2x 17-21% View Croagunk builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Move Moves Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Poison Sting 2x 17-21% View Roselia builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Steel Wing 2x 91-109%KO View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 66-79% View Pawniard builds →
Weezing Poison	C
Available Moves Moves SludgeLv. 20 Clear SmogLv. 12 SmogLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Sludge 2x 73-86% Clear Smog 2x 56-68% Smog 2x 35-41% View Weezing builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 21 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 44-53% Acid Spray 2x 28-34% View Stunky builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockLv. 20 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 56-68% Poison Sting 2x 19-23% View Croagunk builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 96-114%KO View Excadrill builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Poison JabLv. 32 VenoshockTM74 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Poison Jab 2x 126-149%KO Venoshock 2x 77-90% Poison Sting 2x 27-32% View Toxicroak builds →
Mawile SteelFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 36 Fairy WindLv. 4 Damage vs Morgrem Iron Head 2x 106-125%KO Fairy Wind 2x 34-41% View Mawile builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 66-79% View Pawniard builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 47-55% Acid Spray 2x 29-35% View Stunky builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 16 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 98-116%KO View Excadrill builds →
Toxicroak PoisonFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Poison JabLv. 32 VenoshockTM74 Poison StingLv. 1 Damage vs Morgrem Poison Jab 2x 126-149%KO Venoshock 2x 77-91% Poison Sting 2x 26-30% View Toxicroak builds →
Mawile SteelFairy	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 36 Draining KissTM87 Fairy WindLv. 4 Damage vs Morgrem Iron Head 2x 107-127%KO Draining Kiss 2x 44-52% Fairy Wind 2x 35-41% View Mawile builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Morgrem Metal Claw 2x 67-80% View Pawniard builds →
Stunky PoisonDark	D
Available Moves Moves VenoshockTM74 Acid SprayLv. 9 Damage vs Morgrem Venoshock 2x 44-52% Acid Spray 2x 30-36% View Stunky builds →