#0088 · Gen 1 · 325 BST
Grimer
An early-evolution Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base HP. Common ability: Stench.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
155/90/63/54/63/40
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
187/145/112/101/112/84
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Grimer
Grimer is a Poison/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 325. An early-evolution Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base HP. Common ability: Stench.
Best stat: HP (80 base)
Grimer's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 25 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Stench
- Sticky Hold
- Poison Touch
How to use Grimer competitively
Open the damage calculator with Grimer selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Grimer appears in the species dropdown. Drop Grimer into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0088 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Poison / None |
| Abilities | Stench, Sticky Hold, Poison Touch |
| Base Stat Total | 325 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 80 / 80 / 50 / 40 / 50 / 25 |