grimmsnarl

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Grimmsnarl is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Dark / Fairy

Abilities:

Prankster: Gives priority to status moves.
Frisk (Hidden Ability): Reveals the opponent's held item when Grimmsnarl enters battle.

Physical Characteristics:

Grimmsnarl is a large, humanoid Pokémon with a muscular build.
It has a primarily dark green body covered with long, shaggy hair that resembles a cloak.
Its face is menacing, with sharp, pointed features and piercing red eyes.
Grimmsnarl's limbs are long and covered in thick hair that it uses for both offense and defense.
The Pokémon’s hair is prehensile, allowing it to manipulate it like a set of extra limbs.

Behavior and Habitat:

Grimmsnarl is known for its mischievous and cunning nature, often using its abilities to play pranks or mislead opponents.
It primarily inhabits dense forests, where it can blend into the shadows with ease.
Grimmsnarl is territorial and will use its hair to ensnare intruders.
It is known to form strong, loyal bonds with trainers who can earn its respect.

In Battle:

Grimmsnarl is a versatile Pokémon, capable of both offensive and supportive roles in battles.
Signature moves include Spirit Break, which lowers the target's Special Attack, and False Surrender, which never misses.
It excels in using status moves thanks to its Prankster ability, making it effective in disrupting opponents.
Strong against Fighting and Dragon types due to its Fairy typing, but vulnerable to Poison and Steel types.

Evolution:

Interesting Facts:

Grimmsnarl's body hair is said to be as hard as steel, allowing it to use it for both offense and defense.
It is known for its ability to ensnare opponents using its dense, muscular hair, making it a formidable foe.
The Pokémon’s design is inspired by mythological goblins and trolls, with its deceptive nature echoing these folklore creatures.
In its Gigantamax form, Grimmsnarl becomes even more formidable, with expanded control over its hair, allowing it to ensnare foes on a massive scale.

Front Default

Back Default

Front Shiny

Back Shiny

Impidimp - 859

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Morgrem - 860

Min. Lvl 32

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Grimmsnarl - 861

Min. Lvl 42

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Sword: With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Shield: Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.