# Grimer - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Grimer in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Grimer)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Grimer
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Drain Punch**: 99.279%
- **Gunk Shot**: 79.164%
- **Rest**: 78.297%
- **Sleep Talk**: 78.170%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 21.590%
- **Curse**: 15.833%
- **Thunder Punch**: 12.084%
- **Other**: 15.583%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 93.979%
- **Poison Touch**: 6.020%
- **Stench**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.983%
- **Other**: 0.017%

## Common Teammates
- **Vullaby**: 76.585%
- **Shellos**: 75.607%
- **Trapinch**: 73.506%
- **Doduo**: 72.932%
- **Minccino**: 72.879%
- **Slowpoke**: 14.810%

## FAQ for Grimer in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Grimer?
The most common moves for Grimer are Drain Punch, Gunk Shot, Rest, Sleep Talk. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Grimer?
Grimer is frequently paired with Vullaby, Shellos, Trapinch, Doduo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Grimer?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Grimer?
The top build for Grimer features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/116/196/0/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 80.306% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Grimer?
Grimer is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (93.979%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.983%).

### What is the most common role for Grimer?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Grimer often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Grimer?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 25 |
| **BST** | **325** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Grimer on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Grimer) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Grimer
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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