Is Grumpig Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Grumpig needs importing. Pure Psychic with AbilityThick Fat has some defensive value, but Kadabra does the offense and Slowbro does the defense natively.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Spoink has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
Spoink has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Spoink trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Grumpig's weaknesses hard.
Grumpig resists most of Totem Kommo-o's coverage and hits back hard.
Grumpig trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Grumpig has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Grumpig trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Grumpig trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Grumpig trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Grumpig cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 32.
How to Get Grumpig in Sun & Moon
Grumpig can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Spoink from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Grumpig in SM
Step 1Obtain SpoinkBREEDINGAvailableLeave Grumpig with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Spoink egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Jagged Pass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Jagged Pass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 214 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Viridian Forest · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Reversal Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 8. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Grumpig ✓
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 |
What is Grumpig Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Grumpig
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Deino DarkDragon | C | |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Sableye builds →Thief 2x57-68% Astonish 2x32-40% | ||
 Cutiefly BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Cutiefly builds →Silver Wind 2x32-40% Thief 2x28-34% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Misdreavus builds →Thief 2x32-38% Astonish 2x28-34% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x44-53% Thief 2x26-32% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x56-66% Shadow Sneak 2x37-44% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x41-49% Thief 2x24-30% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Sableye builds →Feint Attack 2x51-61% Shadow Sneak 2x34-41% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
Misdreavus Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Misdreavus builds →Hex 2x42-49% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x42-49% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x75-89% Thief 2x39-45% Shadow Sneak 2x26-32% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | C | |
 Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x60-72% Brutal Swing 2x34-41% Fury Cutter 2x25-30% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x77-92% Thief 2x40-48% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x92-108%KO Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x114-135%KO Sucker Punch 2x59-70% Shadow Claw 2x59-70% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Pangoro builds →Thief 2x77-92% Shadow Claw 2x59-70% Infestation 2x9-11% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x103-122%KO Thief 2x51-61% | ||
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x25-31% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x97-115%KO Leech Life 2x62-73% Shadow Claw 2x54-63% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x89-105%KO X-Scissor 2x67-80% Shadow Claw 2x59-70% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x111-132%KO Sucker Punch 2x58-68% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Pangoro builds →Thief 2x74-88% X-Scissor 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x99-117%KO Thief 2x50-59% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x99-117%KO Leech Life 2x62-74% Shadow Claw 2x54-64% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x99-117%KO X-Scissor 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x75-89% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x91-107%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Shadow Claw 2x60-71% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x113-133%KO Sucker Punch 2x58-68% Shadow Claw 2x58-68% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x118-139%KO Shadow Ball 2x38-45% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x112-132%KO Shadow Claw 2x55-65% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x66-78% U-turn 2x50-60% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x99-117%KO Leech Life 2x62-73% Shadow Claw 2x54-64% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x88-104%KO Night Daze 2x50-59% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Genesect's U-turn hits Grumpig for 75-89%. Mesprit deals 46-54% with Shadow Ball.
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x75-89% Flamethrower28-34% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Hitmonchan builds →Drain Punch18-22% Mach Punch10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam26-31% Psyshock11-14% Shadow Ball 2x46-54% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySuperluck ItemScopelens NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Absol builds →Sucker Punch 2x79-93% Stone Edge56-66% Knock Off 2x73-86% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Grumpig View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x51-60% Pursuit 2x29-35% Fire Blast23-27% | ||
Grumpig Evolutions
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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Endure, Extrasensory and 8 more.
SM Grumpig Best Moveset
90 Sp. Atk at 80 Speed with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. 110 Sp. Def absorbs special hits. Psychic TermStab fires at moderate power. The moveset has Thick Fat special bulk but faster Psychic types with better offensive stats fill every role Grumpig attempts.
Best Build
Grumpig best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Focus Blast
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Stall teams hate this. Grumpig can spread damage across 10 types, with Poison and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Grumpig Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Psychic, Thunder Wave, Focus Blast, and Energy Ball. Psychic leads at 0% 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves