#859 Impidimp

#859 Impidimp

Height0.4 m(1'04")
Weight5.5 kg(12.1 lbs)
Gender100%0%
Gen 8

Impidimp's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 45
231
Attack 45
126
Defense 30
96
Sp. Atk 55
146
Sp. Def 40
116
Speed 50
136
851
Type Effectiveness

Impidimp Abilities

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

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Impidimp Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Fake Outnormalphysical40100Level 1This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
ConfidenormalstatusLevel 1The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 4The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Flatterdarkstatus100Level 8Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100Level 12The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 16This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Swaggernormalstatus85Level 20The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Sucker Punchdarkphysical70100Level 24This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Tormentdarkstatus100Level 28The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100Level 33The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusLevel 36The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Play Roughfairyphysical9090Level 40The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100Level 44The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
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.
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.
Draining Kissfairyspecial50100TMThe user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flingdarkphysical100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
MetronomenormalstatusTMThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Misty TerrainfairystatusTMThis protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tauntdarkstatus100TMThe 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.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus90TMThe 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.
Trickpsychicstatus100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Parting Shotdarkstatus100EggWith a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Impidimp Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Sword

Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.

Shield

It sneaks into people’s homes, stealing things and feasting on the negative energy of the frustrated occupants.

In Other Languages

Impidimp's Japanese name is Beroba (ベロバー). Here are all the official names for Impidimp across different languages:

JapaneseベロバーBeroba
Korean메롱꿍
Chinese (Traditional)搗蛋小妖
FrenchGrimalin
GermanBähmon
SpanishImpidimp
ItalianImpidimp
Chinese (Simplified)捣蛋小妖

Impidimp Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship50
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience53

How to Get Impidimp

Impidimp is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Impidimp in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Impidimp

Impidimp is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 265, Impidimp is classified as a Wily Pokémon and is part of the Impidimp → Morgrem → Grimmsnarl evolution line.

In competitive play, Impidimp is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Prankster and Frisk and Pickpocket, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Impidimp is weak to Poison, Steel, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Impidimp can learn 50 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 5.5kg, Impidimp has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.