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Alola Grimer
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,572 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Alola Grimer
Alola Grimer is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,572 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Alola Grimer has base stats of 135 Attack, 90 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 415.
Alola Grimer can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Alola Grimer is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Cloudy weather, Alola Grimer receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Alola Grimer is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Jab STAB | Poison | 10 | +7 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
| Bite STAB | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 70 | -33 | - | 70 | -45 |
| Gunk Shot | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Alola Grimer takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Alola Grimer takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Alola Grimer
Top Pokémon to use when battling Alola Grimer in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 2 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 3 |
Excadrill
| Ground Steel | 255 | 129 | 242 | 3,711 |
| 4 |
Mamoswine
| Ice Ground | 247 | 146 | 242 | 3,808 |
| 5 |
Ursaluna
| Ground Normal | 243 | 181 | 277 | 4,410 |
| 6 |
Rhyperior
| Ground Rock | 241 | 190 | 251 | 4,271 |
| 7 |
Krookodile
| Ground Dark | 229 | 158 | 216 | 3,485 |
| 8 |
Rhydon
| Ground Rock | 222 | 171 | 233 | 3,637 |
| 9 |
Golurk
| Ground Ghost | 222 | 154 | 205 | 3,265 |
| 10 |
Donphan
| Ground | 214 | 185 | 207 | 3,447 |
🏆 Alola Grimer PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,496 |
| 2 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 49 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 50 | 1,492 |
| 6 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,485 |
| 7 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 49 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 50 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 49 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 50 | 1,488 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,558 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Alola Grimer IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,178 | 589 | 785 | 981 | 1,374 | 1,558 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,175 | 587 | 783 | 979 | 1,371 | 1,554 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,172 | 586 | 781 | 977 | 1,367 | 1,551 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,161 | 580 | 774 | 968 | 1,355 | 1,536 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,161 | 580 | 774 | 967 | 1,354 | 1,535 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,145 | 572 | 763 | 954 | 1,336 | 1,515 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,129 | 564 | 753 | 941 | 1,317 | 1,494 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,138 | 569 | 759 | 949 | 1,328 | 1,506 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,097 | 548 | 731 | 914 | 1,280 | 1,452 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 945 | 472 | 630 | 787 | 1,102 | 1,250 |
📋 Alola Grimer Forms
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Alola Grimer with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,558 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,374 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 731 - 785 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 914 - 981 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 731 - 785 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 548 - 589 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Alola Grimer with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 26 | 1,374 |
| 2 | 1,374 | 27 | 1,374 |
| 3 | 1,374 | 28 | 1,374 |
| 4 | 1,374 | 29 | 1,374 |
| 5 | 185 | 30 | 1,178 |
| 6 | 1,374 | 31 | 1,374 |
| 7 | 1,374 | 32 | 1,374 |
| 8 | 1,374 | 33 | 1,374 |
| 9 | 1,374 | 34 | 1,374 |
| 10 | 392 | 35 | 1,276 |
| 11 | 1,374 | 36 | 1,374 |
| 12 | 1,374 | 37 | 1,374 |
| 13 | 1,374 | 38 | 1,374 |
| 14 | 1,374 | 39 | 1,374 |
| 15 | 589 | 40 | 1,374 |
| 16 | 1,374 | 41 | 1,374 |
| 17 | 1,374 | 42 | 1,374 |
| 18 | 1,374 | 43 | 1,374 |
| 19 | 1,374 | 44 | 1,374 |
| 20 | 785 | 45 | 1,470 |
| 21 | 1,374 | 46 | 1,374 |
| 22 | 1,374 | 47 | 1,374 |
| 23 | 1,374 | 48 | 1,374 |
| 24 | 1,374 | 49 | 1,374 |
| 25 | 981 | 50 | 1,558 |
📖 Complete Alola Grimer Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Alola Grimer (#088) is a Poison/Dark-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,572 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Alola Grimer has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Alola Grimer in 2026.
📊 Alola Grimer Stats Analysis
Alola Grimer's Attack stat is 135 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Alola Grimer may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 90 Defense (Below Average) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 415. This gives Alola Grimer reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Alola Grimer's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Alola Grimer Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Alola Grimer depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Poison Jab (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Alola Grimer has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Alola Grimer PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Alola Grimer can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Poison, Grass-type threats while being weak to Ground types.
Master League
In Master League, Alola Grimer faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Alola Grimer Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Alola Grimer's effectiveness depends on its typing and 135 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Alola Grimer use Ground-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Alola Grimer in Pokémon GO
Alola Grimer can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Alola Grimer Evolution Guide
Alola Grimer is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Alola Grimer
Shadow Alola Grimer is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Alola Grimer's effective Attack becomes ~162. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Alola Grimer in Pokémon GO
Shiny Alola Grimer is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Alola Grimer gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (914 - 981 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Alola Grimer
Q: What is Alola Grimer's max CP?
A: 1,558 CP at Level 50, or 1,374 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Alola Grimer good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Alola Grimer be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Alola Grimer is available.
Q: What is Alola Grimer weak to?
A: Ground-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Poison Jab + Crunch for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.