What is a good competitive moveset for Grumpig? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Grumpig is a phenomenal Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's a common sight to see Grumpig out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Grumpig is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Grumpig is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Grumpig is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Own Tempo, Grumpig cannot be confused.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ♦ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Grumpig? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Grumpig is popular Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Own Tempo, Grumpig cannot be confused.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ♦ Extrasensory is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to flinch the target). ♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ♦ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ♦ Fire Punch is a special 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ♦ Thunder Punch is a special 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Grumpig learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation. Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Grumpig can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Grumpig
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Grumpig's stats
Calm Mind
Most notable and possible best moves for Grumpig
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Grumpig in Ruby and Sapphire
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