#326 Grumpig

#326 Grumpig

psychic
Height0.9 m(2'11")
Weight71.5 kg(157.6 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 3

Grumpig's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 80
301
Attack 45
126
Defense 65
166
Sp. Atk 90
216
Sp. Def 110
256
Speed 80
196
0/508
1261
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
bugghostdark
1xdamage
normalfirewaterelectricgrassicepoisongroundflyingrockdragonsteelfairy
0.5xdamage
fightingpsychic

Grumpig Abilities

Thick Fat

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

GluttonyHidden

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

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Grumpig Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Psybeampsychicspecial65100Level 1The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Confusionpsychicspecial50100Level 1The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.
Splashnormalstatus––Level 1The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...
Teeter Dancenormalstatus–100Level 1The user performs a wobbly dance that confuses every Pokémon around it.
Belchpoisonspecial12090Level 1The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Psych Upnormalstatus––Level 18The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Confuse Rayghoststatus–100Level 22The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090Level 26The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Power Gemrockspecial80100Level 29The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Restpsychicstatus––Level 35The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Snorenormalspecial50100Level 35This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Psyshockpsychicspecial80100Level 42The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.
Paybackdarkphysical50100Level 46The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100Level 52The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Bounceflyingphysical8585Level 60The user bounces up high on the first turn, then drops onto the target on the next turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Amnesiapsychicstatus––TMThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Body Pressfightingphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Calm Mindpsychicstatus––TMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Charge Beamelectricspecial5090TMThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Drain Punchfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Earth Powergroundspecial90100TMThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Encorenormalstatus–100TMThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endeavornormalphysical–100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Expanding Forcepsychicspecial80100TMThe user attacks the target with its psychic power. When the ground is Psychic Terrain, this move's power is boosted and it damages all opposing Pokémon.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Punchfirephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flash Cannonsteelspecial80100TMThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flingdarkphysical–100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Future Sightpsychicspecial120100TMTwo turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial–100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping Handnormalstatus––TMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Ice Punchicephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Imprisonpsychicstatus––TMIf opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Light Screenpsychicstatus––TMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Low Kickfightingphysical–100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Lungebugphysical80100TMThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Metronomenormalstatus––TMThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Nasty Plotdarkstatus––TMThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Night Shadeghostspecial–100TMThe user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychic Noisepsychicspecial75100TMThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
Psychic Terrainpsychicstatus––TMThis protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Reflectpsychicstatus––TMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100TMThe user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Skill Swappsychicstatus––TMThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Snowscapeicestatus0–TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stored Powerpsychicspecial20100TMThe user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60–TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus–100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus–90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Trickpsychicstatus–100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Trick Roompsychicstatus––TMThe user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Uproarnormalspecial90100TMThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Grumpig Sprites

Normal
Grumpig Gen III Normal sprite
Shiny
Grumpig Gen III Shiny sprite
Pokedex Entries
Ruby

GRUMPIG uses the black pearls on its body to amplify its psychic power waves for gaining total control over its foe. When this POKéMON uses its special power, its snorting breath grows labored.

Sapphire

GRUMPIG uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This POKéMON’s black pearls are valuable as works of art.

Emerald

It stores power in the black pearls on its forehead. When it uses psychic power, it performs an odd dance step. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas.

FireRed

It can gain control over foes by doing odd dance steps. The black pearls on its forehead are precious gems.

Diamond

It uses black pearls to amplify its psycho-power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes.

In Other Languages

Grumpig's Japanese name is Boopig (ブーピッグ). Here are all the official names for Grumpig across different languages:

JapaneseブーピッグBoopig
Korean피그킹
Chinese (Traditional)噗噗豬
FrenchGroret
GermanGroink
SpanishGrumpig
ItalianGrumpig
Chinese (Simplified)噗噗猪

Grumpig Breeding

Species
Manipulate Pokémon
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateFast
Base Experience165

How to Get Grumpig

Grumpig can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Grumpig in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Hoenn #111Unova (B2W2) #207Kalos Coastal #8Hoenn (ORAS) #116Paldea #112Kitakami #126
GameMethodLocationDetails
Black 2WildReversal mountain unknown area 48, Reversal mountain unknown area 49, Reversal mountain unknown area 50, Reversal mountain unknown area 51, Reversal mountain unknown area 52Dark Grass, Wild
XWildFriend safari psychic–
YWildFriend safari psychic–
Ultra SunWildUltra space wilds cragStatic Encounter
Ultra MoonWildUltra space wilds cragStatic Encounter
FAQ

About Grumpig

Grumpig is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 470, Grumpig is classified as a Manipulate Pokémon and is part of the Spoink → Grumpig evolution line.

In competitive play, Grumpig is placed in the ZU tier where it holds a 0.18% usage rate. Its key abilities are Thick Fat and Own Tempo and Gluttony, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Grumpig is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Grumpig can learn 121 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Dazzling Gleam, Earth Power, Psychic, Charge Beam. Standing at 0.9m tall and weighing 71.5kg, Grumpig has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.