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No. 0326

Grumpig

Manipulate Pokémon

Grumpig
Official art
Psychic
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
71.5 kg 157.6 lbs
Base stat total
470 top 45%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
GRUMPIG uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This Pokémon’s black pearls are valuable as works of art.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk4545–10685–207
Def6563–128121–251
SpA9085–156166–306
SpD110103–178202–350
Spe8076–145148–284
Total470Higher than 55% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk45Def65Spe80SpD110SpA90

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Grumpig outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Grumpig · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Grumpig · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Grumpig · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ½×

Abilities

  • Thick Fat

    Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

  • Own Tempo

    Prevents confusion.

  • GluttonyHidden ability

    Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

EvoTeeter DanceConfuses the target.NormalStatus—100%20
1BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
18Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
22Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
26Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
29Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
35RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
35SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
42PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
46PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
52PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
60BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM / HM / TR 75

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%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
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
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
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
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
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
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
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
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
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
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
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
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
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——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
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——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
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Manipulate Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
Mountain
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#111Updated Unova#207Coastal Kalos#008New Hoenn#116Paldea#112Kitakami#126Hyperspace#085
  1. It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes.

    Y
  2. It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes’ minds.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X
  3. It can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  4. It uses black pearls to amplify its psycho-power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
  5. It can gain control over foes by doing odd dance steps. The black pearls on its forehead are precious gems.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  6. It stores power in the black pearls on its forehead. When it uses psychic power, it performs an odd dance step. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.

    Emerald
  7. GRUMPIG uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This Pokémon’s black pearls are valuable as works of art.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  8. GRUMPIG uses the black pearls on its body to amplify its psychic power waves for gaining total control over its foe. When this Pokémon uses its special power, its snorting breath grows labored.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ブーピッグ
Japanese (romaji)
Boopig
Korean
피그킹
Chinese (Traditional)
噗噗豬
Chinese (Simplified)
噗噗猪
French
Groret
German
Groink
Spanish
Grumpig
Italian
Grumpig

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
165
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Black 2 13 areas
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–37
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35