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Grimmsnarl
Bulk Up Pokémon
With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Abilities: Prankster, Frisk, Pickpocket
Format
Season
Recommended set
Best Grimmsnarl build
The most popular Grimmsnarl build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, and Spirit Break holding Light Clay with a Careful nature.
Moveset
Light Screen93.6%
PsychicStatus— Pow30 PP
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
Reflect91.6%
PsychicStatus— Pow20 PP
Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
Parting Shot89.5%
DarkStatus— Pow20 PP
Lowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.
Spirit Break74.9%
FairyPhysical75 Pow15 PP
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
Item90.0%
Light Clay
Extends the duration of protective screen moves.
Nature52.0%
Careful
+SpD -SpA
Ability99.3%
Prankster
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Light Screen93.6%
- 2Reflect91.6%
- 3Parting Shot89.5%
- 4Spirit Break74.9%
- 5Fake Out16.4%
- 6Foul Play8.6%
- 7Sucker Punch4.8%
- 8Throat Chop3.5%
Held items
- 1Light Clay90.0%
- 2Sitrus Berry2.1%
- 3Roseli Berry1.4%
- 4Black Glasses0.9%
- 5Leftovers0.8%
- 6Life Orb0.7%
- 7Focus Sash0.6%
- 8Rocky Helmet0.5%
Natures
- 1Careful52.0%
- 2Impish17.7%
- 3Sassy12.6%
- 4Adamant6.7%
Abilities
- 1Prankster99.3%
- 2Frisk0.4%
- 3Pickpocket0.3%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best moveset for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
- The most popular moveset for Grimmsnarl in Doubles (Current) includes Light Screen, Reflect, Parting Shot, Spirit Break.
- What is the best nature for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
- Careful is the most commonly used nature for Grimmsnarl in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
- What is the best held item for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
- Light Clay is the most popular held item for Grimmsnarl in Doubles (Current).
- What is the best ability for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
- Prankster is the most commonly used ability for Grimmsnarl in Doubles (Current).
- What are the best teammates for Grimmsnarl in Pokémon Champions?
- Grimmsnarl's most common teammates in current data are Archaludon, Pelipper, and Golisopod.













