Grimer Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Grimer in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 59 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohGrimer Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Made of congealed sludge. It smells too putrid to touch. Even weeds won’t grow in its path.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Grimer Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Grimer Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Grimer via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| pound | — | Lv. 1 |
| poison gas | — | Lv. 1 |
| harden | — | Lv. 4 |
| mud slap | — | Lv. 7 |
| disable | — | Lv. 12 |
| sludge | — | Lv. 15 |
| smog | — | Lv. 18 |
| minimize | — | Lv. 21 |
| fling | — | Lv. 26 |
| sludge bomb | — | Lv. 29 |
| sludge wave | — | Lv. 32 |
| screech | — | Lv. 37 |
| gunk shot | — | Lv. 40 |
| acid armor | — | Lv. 43 |
| belch | — | Lv. 46 |
| memento | — | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Grimer Locations
Grimer can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 212, Bogsunk Cavern, and Dazzling Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 212, where you'll find it between Lv. 18 and 20 by radar with a 22% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 212
1 encounter- radarLv. 18-2022%22%22%Southern area (rainy)Special
Bogsunk Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Dazzling Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Stargleam Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Swampy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries