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Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl

DARKFAIRY
HP
95
Atk
120
Def
65
SpA
95
SpD
75
Spe
60
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY2x
  • POISON2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Careful 32/1/16/0/15/2

Best Moveset

  1. ReflectPSYCHICStatus23.7%
  2. Parting ShotDARKStatus23.2%
  3. Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus22.1%
  4. Spirit BreakFAIRYPhysical13.4%

Best Ability / Item

PranksterLight ClayLight Clay

Grimmsnarl technical VGC usage sections

Best Grimmsnarl Moves

  • #1

    Reflect

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.

    23.73%
  • #2

    Parting Shot

    DARStatus

    With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    23.20%
  • #3

    Light Screen

    PSYStatus

    A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

    22.15%
  • #4

    Spirit Break

    FAIPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks the target with so much force that it could break the target's spirit. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    13.40%
  • #5

    Foul Play

    DARPhysical95 BP

    The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

    10.33%
  • #6

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    4.38%
  • #7

    Scary Face

    NORStatus

    The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

    1.84%
  • #8

    Fake Tears

    DARStatus

    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    0.35%
  • #9

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    0.35%
  • #10

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.26%

Best Grimmsnarl Natures

  • #1

    Careful 32/1/16/0/15/2

    51.57%
  • #2

    Impish 32/1/21/0/10/2

    17.42%
  • #3

    Calm 32/1/1/0/32/0

    15.68%
  • #4

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    9.76%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/1/0/1/0

    2.79%
  • #6

    Bold 32/1/32/0/1/0

    1.05%
  • #7

    Relaxed 32/1/32/0/1/0

    0.70%
  • #8

    Jolly 32/1/16/0/15/2

    0.35%
  • #9

    Serious 32/0/2/0/0/32

    0.35%
  • #10

    Naive 4/0/30/0/0/32

    0.35%

Best Grimmsnarl Abilities

  • #1

    Prankster

    Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.

    100.00%

Best Grimmsnarl Items

  • #1
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Extends the duration of the moves Reflect and Light Screen .

    88.15%
  • #2
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    8.71%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.05%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.70%
  • #5
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    0.35%
  • #6
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.35%
  • #7
    Black Glasses

    Black Glasses

    Raises the power of Dark-type moves. Note: Formatted as BlackGlasses prior to Generation VI .

    0.35%
  • #8
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    0.35%

Best Grimmsnarl Teammates

  • #1
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    16.38%
  • #2
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    15.84%
  • #3
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    15.84%
  • #4
    swampert-megaSwampert-mega
    WATGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    14.33%
  • #5
    metagross-megaMetagross-mega
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.91%
  • #6
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.36%
  • #7
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.93%
  • #8
    staraptor-megaStaraptor-mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.71%
  • #9
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.96%
  • #10
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.74%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Grimmsnarl?

The best moveset for Grimmsnarl in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Reflect, Parting Shot, Light Screen, Spirit Break.

How to counter Grimmsnarl in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Grimmsnarl can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 2x, poison 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Grimmsnarl?

The best item for Grimmsnarl is typically Light Clay, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.