Competitive Information for Grimmsnarl [Scarlet/Violet]
Dark / Fairy
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Grimmsnarl? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Grimmsnarl is an interesting Dark and Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's a almost common sight to see Grimmsnarl out in the 9th generation battlefield. Grimmsnarl is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Grimmsnarl is weak to Fairy, Poison, and Steel-typed attacks.
Item: Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Taunt
- Play Rough
Grimmsnarl Physical Wall (Tera Raid Battle)
Grimmsnarl is an extraordinary Physical Wall in single battles. It's designed to take a large amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
♦ Reflect is a status move (for 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved).
♦ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
♦ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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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 / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Shadow Claw
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Grimmsnarl? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Shadow Claw
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
Doubles Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an astounding Physical Sweeper in double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Grimmsnarl is: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dark or Fairy ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast / Leech Life
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Leech Life is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move (Grimmsnarl recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Tera Blast
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Shadow Claw
- Hammer Arm
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Hammer Arm
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Play Rough is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Hammer Arm / Tera Blast
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast / Fire Punch
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a marvelous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Hammer Arm
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Grimmsnarl's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Grimmsnarl's last move failed).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a notable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Grimmsnarl
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Crunch
- Play Rough / Spirit Break
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Grimmsnarl (Prankster)
Grimmsnarl is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Life Orb boosts the power of Grimmsnarl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Prankster, Grimmsnarl's status moves have priority raised by 1 but dark types are immune.
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Grimmsnarl learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Grimmsnarl can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Grimmsnarl
- 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: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- 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's stats
- Bulk Up
- Nasty Plot
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Grimmsnarl
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Grimmsnarl in Scarlet and Violet
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