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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
SinistchaGrassGhost11.1%
PelipperWater7.1%
Staraptor-MegaFighting6.6%
ArchaludonSteelDragon6.5%
Swampert-MegaWaterGround5.9%
GarchompDragonGround5.3%
Metagross-MegaSteelPsychic4.8%
IncineroarFireDark4.8%
Light ClayHeld: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.81.5%
Roseli BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fairy-type attack to halve the damage.9.0%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.2.1%
Babiri BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.1.2%
Mental HerbHeld: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.1.1%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Hatterene×2
Metagross×2
Excadrill×2
Kingambit×2
Gholdengo×2
Gengar×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-06)
Without a Mega form, Grimmsnarl's Prankster support value is diminished in singles. The 120 Attack stat with Spirit Break and Play Rough gives it genuine offensive threat, but 65 Defense means physical attackers shred it before it does its job. It finds a niche as a priority dual-screens setter with Thunder Wave, but it won't be a mainstream pick.
Playstyle：Run Prankster Reflect + Light Screen + Thunder Wave to create setup windows for sweepers. Dark/Fairy dual typing lets it directly face Dragon- and Ghost-types without needing immunities to avoid bad matchups. Spirit Break's Special Attack drop softens mixed threats. The 60 Speed is irrelevant — all support moves go first via Prankster.
In doubles, Grimmsnarl is one of the premier Prankster support picks. Priority dual screens plus priority Parting Shot — which lowers both opponents' Attack and Special Attack — shifts the tempo of the game without needing any Speed investment. Its Dark/Fairy typing handles Ghost- and Dragon-types that would threaten its team. Not needing a Mega slot frees that spot for a real damage dealer.
Playstyle：Turn 1 almost always starts with dual screens, guaranteed to land before opponents move. Mid-game, Prankster Parting Shot lowers both opponents' offensive stats while pivoting out to bring in a Mega sweeper. Prankster Taunt preemptively shuts down Trick Room setters, Tailwind, and other team-wide support moves — a critical countermeasure against control-oriented teams.