Competitive Information for Grimmsnarl (Gmax) [Sword/Shield]
Dark / Fairy
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokemon.
If this Pokemon has no item and is hit by a contact move, it steals the attacker's item.
This Pokemon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Grimmsnarl-gmax? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Grimmsnarl-Gmax, an impressive Pokémon known for its Dark and Fairy typing! It's a sight to see Grimmsnarl-Gmax out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fairy, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Grimmsnarl-Gmax's strategies.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Darkest Lariat
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Shadow Claw
Grimmsnarl excels as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper during single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Grimmsnarl's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Grimmsnarl's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Spirit Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fairy-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Grimmsnarl-gmax? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 140 Def / 92 SpD / 20 Spe
Moveset:
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spirit Break
- Thunder Wave
In double battles, Grimmsnarl is known as an interesting Double Wall. Previously, this build dominated competitions. It's goal is to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Light Clay equipped to it, Grimmsnarl's use of aurora veil, light screen, or reflect lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
◆ Spirit Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fairy-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Darkest Lariat
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Shadow Claw
In double battles, Grimmsnarl is known as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Grimmsnarl's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Grimmsnarl's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Spirit Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fairy-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Grimmsnarl-gmax can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Grimmsnarl-gmax.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Grimmsnarl-gmax can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Grimmsnarl-gmax
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Body Press + Bulk Up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Burning Jealousy, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Grimmsnarl-gmax's stats
- Bulk Up
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Grimmsnarl-gmax
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Grimmsnarl-gmax in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Grimmsnarl-gmax's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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