No. 0860

Morgrem

Devious Pokémon

Official art

Dark Fairy

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 12.5 kg 27.6 lbs
Base stat total: 370 Higher than 34% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Prankster Frisk Pickpocket

Pokédex entryShield

With sly cunning, it tries to lure people into the woods. Some believe it to have the power to make crops grow.

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Base stats

Total 370 · Higher than 34% of Pokémon

HP65140–172240–334

Atk6072–123112–240

Def4558–10685–207

SpA7585–139139–273

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe7081–134130–262

Total370Higher than 34% 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: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 2, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

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

Abilities

3 abilities

Prankster
This Pokémon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
Prankster gives +1 priority to 20 status moves it learns in Scarlet & Violet.
Confide Endure Fake Tears Flatter Imprison Light Screen Metronome Misty Terrain
12 more
Nasty Plot Protect Reflect Rest Scary Face Sleep Talk Substitute Swagger Taunt Thunder Wave Torment Trick
Other Pokémon with Prankster 18
Murkrow Sableye Volbeat Illumise Mega Banette Riolu Purrloin Liepard Cottonee Whimsicott Tornadus Thundurus Meowstic Klefki Impidimp Grimmsnarl Shroodle Grafaiai
Frisk
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Sentret Furret Yanma Stantler Shuppet Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Espathra Munkidori
Pickpocket, hidden ability
If this Pokémon has no item and is hit by a contact move, it steals the attacker's item.
Other Pokémon with Pickpocket 13
Sneasel Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Weavile Binacle Barbaracle Impidimp Grimmsnarl Shroodle Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Speed tiers

Max Speed 134 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81

Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Morgrem outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Morgrem against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Morgrem · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Morgrem · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Morgrem · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega 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.

Moves

44 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 14


Evo	False SurrenderThis move does not check accuracy.	Dark	Physical	80	—	10
1	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
1	ConfideLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
1	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
12	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
16	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	10
20	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
24	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5
28	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
35	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
40	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
46	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
52	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 35


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM37	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Special	50	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
TM139	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM195	Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fire	Special	70	100%	5
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Physical	75	100%	5
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15

Evolution

Stage 2 of 3

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

Where to find

Wild in 4 games

Evolves from Impidimp: Level 32.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Snowslide 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 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's BedWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Snowslide 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 25–40

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
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
Glimwood TangleStatic encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 34–38
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
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
Glimwood TangleStatic encounter, Walking in the overworld · Lv 34–38
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

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.

Training

Catch rate 120 · medium growth

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 130
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

2 egg groups · 20 egg cycles

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

Pokédex entries

2 entries · newest from Shield

Category: Devious Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#239Crown Tundra#038Paldea#286Kitakami#191

With sly cunning, it tries to lure people into the woods. Some believe it to have the power to make crops grow.
Shield
When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it’s trying to lure opponents in so that it can stab them with its spear-like hair.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Morgrem
Japanese: ギモー
Japanese (romaji): Gimoh
Korean: 쏘겨모
Chinese (Traditional): 詐唬魔
Chinese (Simplified): 诈唬魔
French: Fourbelin
German: Pelzebub
Spanish: Morgrem
Italian: Morgrem

Biology

A gremlin-resemblant Pokémon, Morgrem goes down on all fours, almost acting like begging for forgiveness, but this is a ploy; those suckered into its con are pierced by its sword-like hair.

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

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VIII

Morgrem

Base stats

Type matchups

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Speed tiers

Moves

Level up 14

TM / HM / TR 35

Evolution

Where to find

Training

Breeding

Pokédex entries

Names around the world

Biology

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII