Impidimp (#0859) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk4545–10685–207

Def3031–9058–174

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe5049–11294–218

Total265Higher than 7% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Impidimp outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Dark¼×Ghost½×

Immune to

Dragon0×Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIce

Abilities

Prankster
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

9% of teams · rank #13 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Light Clay
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Bold
EVs: 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Reflect
Light Screen
Parting Shot
Dazzling Gleam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.42%
Rated 1500+8.77%
Rated 1630+9%
Rated 1760+6.83%

Usage by month

Oct 20259%

Moves

Reflect99.1%
Light Screen99%
Parting Shot99%
Dazzling Gleam97.6%
Thunder Wave1.2%
Dark Pulse0.9%
Scary Face0.9%
Taunt0.6%
Draining Kiss0.5%
Protect0.5%

Items

Light Clay98.6%
Eviolite1%
Toxic Orb0.4%
Choice Scarf0%
Mental Herb0%
Lagging Tail0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe96.9%
Timid 76 HP / 236 SpA / 196 Spe0.9%
Impish 76 HP / 196 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe0.5%
Bold 236 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 36 Spe0.4%
Bold 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD0.4%

Tera types

Ghost97.4%
Dark1.6%
Steel1%
Fire0%

Common teammates

Vullaby88.9%
Mienfoo76.9%
Minccino71.2%
Numel68.2%
Trapinch37.3%
Squirtle19.5%
Corphish11%
Crabrawler10.6%

Checks & counters

Mudbray81.2%
Foongus78.6%
Mienfoo41.3%
Vullaby39.8%

Evolution

#0859ImpidimpDarkFairy
1. Level 32#0860MorgremDarkFairy
  1. Level 42#0861GrimmsnarlDarkFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1ConfideLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

4BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

8FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

12Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

16AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

20SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

33Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

36Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

40Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

44Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe 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.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 1

EggParting ShotLowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.DarkStatus—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Wily Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#238Crown Tundra#037Paldea#285Kitakami#190

It sneaks into people’s homes, stealing things and feasting on the negative energy of the frustrated occupants.
Shield
Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ベロバー
Japanese (romaji): Beroba
Korean: 메롱꿍
Chinese (Traditional): 搗蛋小妖
Chinese (Simplified): 捣蛋小妖
French: Grimalin
German: Bähmon
Spanish: Impidimp
Italian: Impidimp

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 53
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: FairyHuman-Like
Gender: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Shield 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stow-on-SideTrade with an NPC · Lv 30

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Glimwood TangleSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Lake of Outrage (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60