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Best Counters for Grimer-Alola

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Grimer-Alola.

PoisonDark
Grimer-Alola Pokémon sprite

Grimer-Alola

#0088

Quick answer

Grimer-Alola is best pressured by Ground-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2

Biggest weakness

Ground×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x

Recommended practical counters

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Poison 0.5x, Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Dark 0.5x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type page

Counter notes for Grimer-Alola

  • Grimer-Alola is a Poison / Dark Pokémon with 25 base Speed and stronger physical attack (80 Attack). Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • Known abilities include Poison Touch, Gluttony, and Power of Alchemy. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Poison / Dark unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Grimer-Alola has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Grimer. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Psychic×0Grass×0.5Poison×0.5Ghost×0.5Dark×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Grimer-Alola weakness chartGrimer-Alola PokédexPoison / Dark countersGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Grimer-Alola?

Grimer-Alola is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Poison / Dark STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Grimer-Alola?

Ground is the strongest attacking type against Grimer-Alola, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Grimer-Alola only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Grimer-Alola only has one super-effective weakness: Ground. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Grimer-Alola counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Grimer-Alola?

Avoid relying on Psychic, Grass, Poison, Ghost, and Dark attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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