Grimmsnarl (#0861) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP95155–202300–394

Atk120112–189220–372

Def6563–128121–251

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe6058–123112–240

Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Dark¼×Ghost½×

Immune to

Dragon0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIce

Abilities

Prankster
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

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%) · Prankster (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%) · Prankster (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.

7.03% of teams · rank #34 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Careful
EVs: 252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Reflect
Light Screen
Parting Shot
Spirit Break

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

Usage by rating

All players6.51%
Rated 1500+6.31%
Rated 1695+7.03%
Rated 1825+11.14%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.03%

Moves

Reflect91.2%
Light Screen91.1%
Parting Shot61.6%
Spirit Break56.9%
Taunt34.9%
Thunder Wave18.5%
Sucker Punch12.6%
Scary Face10.6%
Fake Out7.6%
Drain Punch4.6%

Items

Light Clay90.6%
Covert Cloak7.3%
Leftovers0.7%
Sitrus Berry0.3%
Mirror Herb0.3%
Rocky Helmet0.2%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Careful 252 HP / 164 Def / 92 SpD14.1%
Careful 252 HP / 192 Def / 64 SpD12%
Careful 244 HP / 252 SpD / 12 Spe8.7%
Careful 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 SpD7.5%
Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk6.7%

Tera types

Ghost39.4%
Dark21.7%
Steel13.5%
Poison12.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoSpirit BreakHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairyPhys75100%15

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

1ConfideLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

1False SurrenderNever misses.DarkPhys80—10

1FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

12Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

16AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

20SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

35Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

40Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

48Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

56Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

64Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Bulk Up Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#240Crown Tundra#039Paldea#287Kitakami#192

Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.
Shield
With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Sword

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 255
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

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

Grimmsnarl

Weak to

Resists

Immune to