Grimer
National Pokédex Dewgong - Grimer (#88) - Muk Johto Pokédex Weezing - Grimer (#116) - Muk Hoenn Pokédex Torkoal - Grimer (#106) - Muk
Japanese name	Betbeter
Evolves from	None
Evolves into	Muk
Generation	First
Species	Sludge Pokémon
Type	Poison
Height	2 ft 11 in (0.9 m)
Weight	66.0 lb (30.0 kg)
Ability	Stench/Sticky Hold

Grimer (ベトベター, Betobetā^?, Betbeter in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. The name "Grimer" comes from the word grime. In this context, a grimer is someone who grimes, such as Scyther means someone who cuts. It could also be a play on the name Slimer (the green ghost who slimes people in Ghostbusters). Its Japanese name is a play on べとべと betobeto, the word for "sticky". Grimer evolves into Muk, which has the same sludgy theme. It loves sludge and anything particularly foul (hence its Stench ability). Image File history File links This image is from the Pokémon series of cartoons or video games, and the copyright for it is owned by Pokémon USA, Inc. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Dewgong Jugon in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Weezing , Matadogas) is a Pokémon, the evolved form of Koffing. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Hoenn map The Hoenn Pokédex Hoenn (pronounced Hoe-en and spelled Hōen in Japan) is a last name and is also a region in the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games. ... Torkoal , Cotoise in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... SLUDGE (Scripting Language for Unhindered Development of a Gaming Environment) is a shareware adventure game engine developed by Hungry Software. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Scyther , Strike in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Ghostbusters is a 1984 sci-fi comedy film about three eccentric New York City parapsychologists. ... Muk , Betbeton) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Biology

Grimer is composed primarily of putrid, hardened sludge and grime. It smells incredibly foul, and can influence the abandonment of entire cities due to its polluting nature--even weeds don't grow where a Grimer has appeared. It likes hanging around Team Rocket for some reason.

Grimer thrives in filthy areas, such as factories, garbage dumps, sewers and polluted water systems. It survives and matures by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories, adding toxic waste to its already toxic girth. It enters sewers and other areas with great ease due to its rubbery and semi-viscous body; for example, it can enter barred-off areas by slipping between the narrow bars. If you stick your hand in Grimer, it will be very hard to get it out. Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to deformation under shear stress. ...

It is unlikely that Grimer has any internal organs, as it was brought to life from sludge. It is believed to have originated from a polluted seabed. Another theory is a lab accident in a factory.

If Grimer gets attacked and gets split in half, it will either put itself back together or duplicate into more Grimers, meaning that it reproduces asexually. New Grimer are also formed from bits of sludge that Grimer leaves in its trails. Grimer also tend to fuse together, creating new poisons. Both of these tend to worsen its stench. This article is about human asexuality; asexual reproduction is a separate topic. ...

In the video games

Grimer is found in dirty, run-down or polluted areas in the video games. In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed and LeafGreen; it can be found in the abandoned Pokémon Mansion of Cinnabar Island and the polluted pond in Celadon City. In Pokémon Yellow only, it can be found in the abandoned power plant. Grimer can also be found in Ruby or Emerald in the Fiery Path near Lavaridge Town. It can also be caught in Sapphire, although it is much rarer in this version. It can also be snagged in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are two titles in the Pokémon video game series, released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... Pokémon Emerald, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Emerald ), is a title in the Pokémon series of video games. ... This is a list of locations in the Hoenn region of the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. ... Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ...

Grimer is comparatively stronger than many other Basic Pokémon that evolve, in terms of Hit Points and Attack stats. However, its other stats, particularly Speed and Special Attack, are very poor. For battle, trainers are best served by Grimer's evolved form Muk, but must be patient whilst training Grimer--it evolves into Muk at a relatively high Level 38.

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In the animé

In the Pokémon animé, it appears with evolved form Muk in a deserted power plant where it encounters Ash Ketchum and friends. They corner Ash and co. but before they can do any harm, Magnemite and Magneton appear out of nowhere and shock the sludge Pokémon into submission. It later reappears in a flashback in the episode where Ash battles Erika, the Celadon City gym leader; the flashback concerns the story of how Erika met her beloved Gloom. This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... Magnemite , Coil) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... [[:Template:otheruses]] Magneton , Rarecoil in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. ... Erika ) is a character in the Pokémon video game series. ... Gloom (クサイハナ Kusaihana in Japanese, Duflor in German and Ortide in French) is a fictional species of the Pokémon franchise. ...

In other properties

In the card game

Grimer in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Grimer debuted in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the Fossil set. It has since made numerous appearances in many sets, including both of the Team Rocket-based sets. Grimer has appeared in the following sets: Image File history File links Grimer_tcg. ... Image File history File links Grimer_tcg. ... This article is about the card game. ...

• Fossil
• Team Rocket
• Gym Challenge (as Koga's Grimer)
• Legendary
• Aquapolis
• EX Dragon
• EX Team Rocket Returns

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Grimer as a species
• Grimer’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Grimer Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Grimer Previously hosted by Wikibooks