Grimer Weaknesses
Grimer takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Grimer matchup.
Grimer Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Grimer takes reduced damage from them.
Best Grimer Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Grimer for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Grimer
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Grimer.
Grimer Weakness Q&A
- What is Grimer weak to?
- Grimer takes extra damage from Ground (2×) and Psychic (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Grimer resist?
- Grimer takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Poison (½×), Bug (½×), Grass (½×), and Fairy (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Grimer?
- Strong Ground and Psychic attackers like Groudon, Deoxys, and Rhyperior beat Grimer — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.