#861 · Generation 8
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,850 / 3,222
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,628 / 2,036
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,221
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
Battle roles
- AMax Battle attackergigantamax#1 Dark · 287 per Max Move
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl ranks #1 of 23 Dark-type Max attackers: 287 damage per G-Max Snooze at level 40 (fast move Bite). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Snooze): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Impidimp- →25 candy
Morgrem - →100 candy
Grimmsnarl
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Grimmsnarl is Gigantamax-only: it has no regular Dynamax form. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerA Gigantamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BiteSTAB | dark | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 2 | +4 | 1 turn |
Sucker PunchSTAB | dark | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 8 | +7 | 2 turns |
Low Kick | fighting | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foul PlaySTAB | dark | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 65 | -40 | |
Dark PulseSTAB | dark | 80 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.60 | 80 | -45 | |
Play RoughSTAB | fairy | 90 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.80 | 90 | -60 | |
Power-Up Punch | fighting | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 20 | -35 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Draining KissSTAB | fairy | 60 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.20 | 80 | -55 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Grimmsnarl good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is A-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Grimmsnarl?
- Gigantamax Grimmsnarl earns its spot: A-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
- Can Gigantamax Grimmsnarl be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Grimmsnarl is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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