Impidimp: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4558–10685–207

Def3045–9058–174

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe5063–11294–218

Total265Higher than 7% of Pokémon

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: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

DarkFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FairyPoisonSteel

Resists

½×

Ghost

¼×

Dark

Immune to

0×

DragonPsychic

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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Impidimp outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

This Pokémon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
Everything about Prankster →
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Murkrow Sableye Volbeat Illumise Mega Banette Riolu Purrloin Liepard Cottonee Whimsicott Tornadus Thundurus Meowstic Klefki Morgrem Grimmsnarl Shroodle Grafaiai
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
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If this Pokémon has no item and is hit by a contact move, it steals the attacker's item.
Everything about Pickpocket →
Other Pokémon with Pickpocket 13
Sneasel Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Weavile Binacle Barbaracle Morgrem Grimmsnarl Shroodle Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

9% of teams · rank #13 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Light Clay
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Reflect
Light Screen
Parting Shot
Dazzling Gleam

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

Usage by rating

All players8.42%
Rated 1500+8.77%
Rated 1630+9%
Rated 1760+6.83%

Usage by month

Oct 20259%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe96.9%
Timid 76 HP / 236 SpA / 196 Spe0.9%
Impish 76 HP / 196 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe0.5%
Bold 236 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 36 Spe0.4%
Bold 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD0.4%

Tera types

Ghost97.4%
Dark1.6%
Steel1%
Fire0%

Common teammates

Vullaby88.9%
Mienfoo76.9%
Minccino71.2%
Numel68.2%
Trapinch37.3%
Squirtle19.5%
Corphish11%
Crabrawler10.6%

Checks & counters

Mudbray81.2%
Foongus78.6%
Mienfoo41.3%
Vullaby39.8%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1ConfideLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——20

1Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

4Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

8FlatterRaises 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

33Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

36Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

40Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

44Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 33

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

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

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%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

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

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

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

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

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

Egg moves 1

EggParting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.DarkStatus—100%20

Biology

Impidimp are purple imp-like Pokémon that enjoy feeding off other creatures' negative emotion.

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

Pokédex entries

: Wily Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Pink

: —

Galar#238Crown Tundra#037Paldea#285Kitakami#190

It sneaks into people’s homes, stealing things and feasting on the negative energy of the frustrated occupants.
Shield
Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Impidimp
Japanese: ベロバー
Japanese (romaji): Beroba
Korean: 메롱꿍
Chinese (Traditional): 搗蛋小妖
Chinese (Simplified): 捣蛋小妖
French: Grimalin
German: Bähmon
Spanish: Impidimp
Italian: Impidimp

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 1 SpA
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 53
: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Shield 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stow-on-SideTrade with an NPC · Lv 30

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60

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.