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No. 0861

Grimmsnarl

Bulk Up Pokémon

Base
Grimmsnarl
Official art
DarkFairy
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
61 kg 134.5 lbs
Base stat total
510 Higher than 75% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#24 Doubles ▼1 · #53 Singles ▲2Usual set Light Clay · Careful · HP 32 / Def 19 / SpD 15Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk120126–189220–372
Def6576–128121–251
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe6072–123112–240
Total510Higher than 75% of Pokémon
HP95Atk120Def65Spe60SpD75SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

DarkFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fairy (because of Dark)Poison (because of Fairy)Steel (because of Fairy)

Resists

½×
Ghost (because of Dark)
¼×
Dark (because of Dark and Fairy)

Immune to

0×
Dragon (because of Fairy)Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIce

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Grimmsnarl outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 123Grimmsnarl · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  21. 112Grimmsnarl · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80Grimmsnarl · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#24 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Light Clay (90.2%) · (99.4%) · Careful (37%) · HP 32 / Def 19 / SpD 15 (15%)

Moves Light Screen, Parting Shot, Reflect, Spirit Break

Singles

#53 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Light Clay (81.6%) · (99%) · Impish (51.4%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (19.1%)

Moves Reflect, Light Screen, Parting Shot, Spirit Break

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

5.22% of teams · rank #34 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Light Clay
Ability
Stat Alignment
Careful
Stat Points
32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD
  1. Light Screen
  2. Reflect
  3. Parting Shot
  4. Spirit Break

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players4.81%
  • Rated 1500+5.04%
  • Rated 1630+5.25%
  • Rated 1760+5.22%

Usage by month

Apr 20265.22%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Careful 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD11.2%
  • Sassy 29 HP / 22 Def / 15 SpD8.9%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD5.4%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 14 Def / 20 SpD3.6%
  • Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD3.2%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0859ImpidimpDarkFairy
    1. Level 32
      #0860MorgremDarkFairy
      1. Level 42
        #0861GrimmsnarlDarkFairy

Moves

Level up 17

EvoSpirit Break100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairyPhys75100%15
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
1ConfideLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——20
1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
1False SurrenderThis move does not check accuracy.DarkPhys80—10
1FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.DarkStatus—100%15
12Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
16AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
20SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
24Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
28TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
35Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
40Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
48Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
56Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
64Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM37Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.FairySpec50100%10
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Biology

Grimmsnarl's body is covered in tightly wrapped hair that serve as muscle fibers, enhancing its muscular ability. These hairs can also be used to ensnare its foes similarly to tentacles.

Design & origin

Grimmsnarl is inspired by mythical creatures such as the troll, the ogre and the oni.

Forms

Gigantamax Grimmsnarl

When Gigantamaxed, Grimmsnarl is almost completely covered in hair, except for its face and the red diamond-shaped marking on its torso. Its limbs are longer and a bit more slender, with its body hair forming fingers and toes.

It can form drills out of its leg and foot hair powerful enough to break through the terrain of the Galar region. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Snooze.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Bulk Up Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Purple
—
Galar#240Crown Tundra#039Paldea#287Kitakami#192

  1. Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.

    Shield

  2. With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Grimmsnarl
Japanese
オーロンゲ
Japanese (romaji)
Ohlonge
Korean
오롱털
Chinese (Traditional)
長毛巨魔
Chinese (Simplified)
长毛巨魔
French
Angoliath
German
Olangaar
Spanish
Grimmsnarl
Italian
Grimmsnarl

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

3 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
255
Medium

Breeding

FairyHuman-Like
♂ 100%♀ 0%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Morgrem: Level 42.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 10 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Sword 10 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.