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Grimmsnarl (Japanese: オーロンゲ, HepburnOoronge) is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves from Morgrem and is the final form of Impidimp. It has a Gigantamax form known as Gigantamax Grimmsnarl.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Grimmsnarl is a large, muscular, humanoid Pokémon with light green ears, feet and stomach sides. It has dark purple hair on its head and partially its shoulders and legs. A red gem rests on its chest. In its mouth comes with two large fangs.

Its Gigantamax form is covered with hair, save for its head and gem, and becomes much slimmer and taller.

A shiny Grimmsnarl has its hair changed to white, all of the green changed to pink, and the red gem changed to green.

Behavior[]

Grimmsnarl are extremely strong, able to overwhelm even Machamp by using their hair to boost their muscle power. The hair also doubles as tentacles to ensnare foes with. Grimmsnarl are said to make their homes deep within dark woodlands, venturing out in the dead of night to visit unlucky homes. They are thought to seek out the houses of those who are discontent with their lots in life and feast upon their despair and frustration. Even after evolving twice, they haven't given up their habits of committing petty misdeeds and pranks.

Though Grimmsnarl return to their woodlands before sunrise, they are said to lash out viciously at those who sight them while feeding. Thus, children should not sneak out of the house late at night, unless they wish to risk attracting the ire of a feeding Grimmsnarl. It is said that after a Grimmsnarl visits a home, it will leave behind a telltale scattering of black hair. This is a sign for the home's inhabitant to make a change in their life to stop the Grimmsnarl from coming again.

Natural Abilities[]

Grimmsnarl are known for their complete control over their hair, which are wrapped around their body to support their muscles.

Their Gigantamax form have rather flexible hair which can be deformed into drills on their legs to dig big holes. Like Blaziken, their Gigantamax form can leapfrog high buildings. The Gigantamax form also possesses the unique G-Max Snooze which can lull opponents into sleeping.

Evolution[]

Grimmsnarl evolves from Morgrem at level 42 and is the final evolution of Impidimp.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sword

    With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
    Gigantamax: By transforming its leg hair, this Pokémon delivers power-packed drill kicks that can bore huge holes in Galar's terrain.

  • Shield

    Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.
    Gigantamax: Gigantamax energy has caused more hair to sprout all over its body. With the added strength, it can jump over the world's tallest building.

  • Scarlet

    This Pokémon has complete control over its hair. Grimmsnarl normally keeps its hair wrapped around its body to support its muscles.

  • Violet

    It lives deep within the forest. Even after evolving into this splendid form, it hasn't given up on its petty misdeeds and pranks.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
95
Attack
120
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
75
Speed
60
Total
510

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evo. Spirit Break Type Fairy Physical 75 100% 15
1 Spirit Break Type Fairy Physical 75 100% 15
1 False Surrender Type Dark Physical 80 100% 10
1 Bulk Up Type Fighting Status 100% 20
1 Power-Up Punch Type Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
1 Fake Out Type Normal Physical 40 100% 10
1 Confide Type Normal Status 100% 20
1 Bite Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
1 Flatter Type Dark Status 100% 15
12 Fake Tears Type Dark Status 100% 20
16 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
20 Swagger Type Normal Status 85% 15
24 Sucker Punch Type Dark Physical 70 100% 5
28 Torment Type Dark Status 100% 15
35 Dark Pulse Type Dark Special 80 100% 15
40 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
48 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
56 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
64 Hammer Arm Type Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Type Normal Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Type Normal Physical 120 75% 5
TM03 Fire Punch Type Fire Physical 75 100% 15
TM04 Ice Punch Type Ice Physical 75 100% 15
TM05 Thunder Punch Type Electric Physical 75 100% 15
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM14 Thunder Wave Type Electric Status 90% 20
TM17 Light Screen Type Psychic Status 100% 30
TM18 Reflect Type Psychic Status 100% 20
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM23 Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM26 Scary Face Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM42 Revenge Type Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
TM43 Brick Break Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
TM47 Fake Tears Type Dark Status 100% 20
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM60 Power Swap Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM63 Drain Punch Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Type Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
TM71 Wonder Room Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM75 Low Sweep Type Fighting Physical 65 100% 20
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM79 Retaliate Type Normal Physical 70 100% 5
TM87 Draining Kiss Type Fairy Special 50 100% 10
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Type Ground Physical 75 100% 10
TR01 Body Slam Type Normal Physical 85 100% 15
TR07 Low Kick Type Fighting Physical ? 100% 20
TR13 Focus Energy Type Normal Status 100% 30
TR14 Metronome Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR18 Leech Life Type Bug Physical 80 100% 10
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR32 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR35 Uproar Type Normal Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR38 Trick Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TR39 Superpower Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR48 Bulk Up Type Fighting Status 100% 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Type Dark Special 80 100% 15
TR64 Focus Blast Type Fighting Special 120 70% 5
TR68 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR72 Power Whip Type Grass Physical 120 85% 10
TR81 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
TR90 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
TR92 Dazzling Gleam Type Fairy Special 80 100% 10
TR93 Darkest Lariat Type Dark Physical 85 100% 10
TR95 Throat Chop Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR99 Body Press Type Fighting Physical 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Grimmsnarl can learn, refer to Impidimp.


By tutoring[]

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Burning Jealousy Type Fire Special 70 100% 5
Lash Out Type Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • Its line are the only Dark-type Pokémon to be exclusively male.
    • Its line is also the first male-only Pokémon introduced since Generation V.
  • Grimmsnarl's line are the only Pokémon in the Fairy egg group to be exclusively male.
  • Grimmsnarl and Hatterene can be seen as counterparts:
    • Both Pokémon are only able to be one gender. Grimmsnarl can only be male while Hatterene can only be female.
    • Both are based on creatures from mythology.
    • Both of them are Fairy-type Pokémon that have the ability to Gigantamax and are the ace Pokémon of two different rivals introduced in their debut games (Hatterene is Bede's ace Pokémon while Grimmsnarl is Marnie's ace Pokémon).
    • Their first forms first evolve at Level 32 while their second forms evolve at Level 42.
    • Both Pokémon are known for having a large amount of hair covering their bodies.
    • Both of them are in the Fairy egg group.
  • Although its Gigantamax form can turn its leg hair into drills, it can't learn drill-based moves, like Horn Drill.
  • Although its Gigantamax can jump over tall buildings, it can't learn Bounce.

Origin[]

Grimmsnarl is based on trolls and ogres. It may also take inspiration from the Oni, a Japanese yōkai that is often depicted as a demon, sometimes sporting large amounts of hair or wearing clothing made of furry animal hide. It may take inspiration from the Grendel, a monster in "Beowulf" who was known for its pure darkness and extreme strength. Judging by its signature move False Surrender and green skin, it might be based on the Green Knight from "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight".

Etymology[]

Grimmsnarl comes from the words "grim", "grimm" (from the Brothers Grimm), "grimoire" (a type of spell book, hence the Fairy type), "Grímnismál" (a mythical poem), and "snarl".

Gallery[]

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