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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.
WhimsicottGrassFairy14.4%
GarchompDragonGround12.5%
Charizard-Mega-YFire9.9%
BasculegionWaterGhost9.5%
Metagross-MegaSteelPsychic7.2%
Staraptor-MegaFighting4.6%
KingambitDarkSteel4.6%
IncineroarFireDark3.2%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.92.3%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.3.0%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.1.5%
Shuca BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ground-type attack to halve the damage.0.9%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.0.9%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rhyperior×4
Excadrill×4Garchomp×4
Mamoswine×4
Mudsdale×4
Golurk×4Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Glimmora holds a strong position in the singles ladder at rank 28 with 6.78% usage in high-rating matches, comfortably placing it in the A tier. It serves as the format's premier hazard hub, combining entry hazards with Toxic Debris punishment of contact moves and Mortal Spin spin utility. Top-ranked commentary identifies the Glimmora + Whimsicott lead core as one of the season's most impactful discoveries.
Playstyle：The dominant set runs Focus Sash (76.2%) with Timid nature and max Special Attack/Speed investment, functioning as an aggressive suicide lead. Toxic Debris (77.3%) is the ability of choice — each contact move from the opponent auto-sets Toxic Spikes on their side. The core moveset is Stealth Rock + Power Gem + Mud Shot + Mortal Spin, covering Fire/Flying/Bug/Dragon/Grass while Mortal Spin clears hazards and poisons the target simultaneously. Top builds pair it with Hippowdon (defensive buffer for special attackers) and Garchomp (offensive backbone), as noted in high-level commentary.
Glimmora ranks 21st in doubles with 6.8% high-rating usage and 291 tournament appearances — clearly an A-tier fixture. In doubles it sheds the suicide-lead role and instead pairs Focus Sash (93.5%) with Spiky Shield to generate maximum longevity. Toxic Debris punishes the contact-heavy doubles meta while Power Gem, Sludge Bomb, and Earth Power deliver wide spread coverage.
Playstyle：The doubles set is almost universally Focus Sash (93.5%), Toxic Debris (100%), and a Timid/Modest spread maximizing Special Attack and Speed. Moveset shifts to all-out offense: Sludge Bomb + Power Gem + Earth Power for triple coverage, plus Spiky Shield for the mandatory protection turn. Common teammates include Charizard-Mega-Y (13.4%) for sun-boosted special synergy, Whimsicott (13.4%) for Tailwind/priority support, and Basculegion (13.3%) as the physical damage dealer.
Mega Glimmora sits at rank 33 with 5.36% high-rating usage, placing it in the B tier for singles. The Adaptability ability doubles the power of its Rock and Poison STAB moves, making Power Gem and Sludge Wave devastating wallbreakers. Top-level commentary highlights its surprise factor: opponents unprepared for the Mega form can be swept clean, though the player also notes several mons — notably Mega Gengar, Archaludon, and Mega Gyarados — that consistently gave it trouble.
Playstyle：Exclusively uses Glimmoranite (100%) and Adaptability (100%). Modest nature accounts for 42% of sets, prioritizing Special Attack over Speed. The core moveset is Power Gem + Sludge Wave + Earth Power — Rock/Poison/Ground triple coverage with zero gaps for common threats. Spiky Shield (8.3%) provides turn control, while Rock Polish (5.5%) is used in bulkier team structures to fix Mega Glimmora's speed issues mid-battle. Teams invariably include Hippowdon (8.9%) as a special cushion and sand setter, Meowscarada (8.3%) for Dark-type coverage and scouting, and Archaludon (7.2%) to patch Water and Electric blind spots.
Mega Glimmora holds a 3.47% doubles high-rating usage rate at rank 40, with zero tournament appearances. Compared to base Glimmora (rank 21), its doubles presence is notably weaker — the item slot cost and loss of flexible item options (no Focus Sash) reduce survivability in the fast-paced doubles format. Adaptability STAB damage is powerful but not uniquely dominant in the doubles context where spread move control and team synergy take priority.
Playstyle：The doubles set exclusively uses Glimmoranite (100%) with a mix of Modest and Timid natures and more varied EV spreads than the singles version, sometimes trading Speed for bulk. Movesets mirror singles: Power Gem + Sludge Bomb + Spiky Shield + Earth Power. Key teammates include Basculegion (13%) for physical damage, Whimsicott (8.2%) for Tailwind/Encore support, and Charizard-Mega-Y (6.1%) forming a dual special attacker core.