No. 0859

Impidimp

Wily Pokémon

Official art

Impidimp is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Poison, Steel and Fairy, with a base stat total of 265. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Dark Fairy

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 5.5 kg 12.1 lbs
Base stat total: 265 Higher than 7% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

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

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Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk4558–10685–207

Def3045–9058–174

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe5063–11294–218

Total265Higher than 7% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

DarkFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FairyPoisonSteel

Resists

½×

Ghost

¼×

Dark

Immune to

0×

DragonPsychic

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundRockBugFireWaterGrassElectricIce

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Impidimp against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Impidimp · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Impidimp · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Impidimp · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Status moves have raised by 1, but Dark types are .
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On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
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If this Pokémon has no item and is hit by a , it steals the attacker's item.
Everything about Pickpocket →
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

9.0% of teams · rank #13 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games8.4%
1500 weighting8.8%
1630 weighting9.0%
1760 weighting6.8%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.0%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
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%
Steel1.0%
Fire0%

Common teammates

Vullaby88.9%
Mienfoo76.9%
Minccino71.2%
Numel68.2%
Trapinch37.3%
Squirtle19.5%
Corphish11.0%
Crabrawler10.6%

Checks & counters

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

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13


1	ConfideLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
4	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
8	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
12	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
16	AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	10
20	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
24	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
28	TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
33	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
36	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
40	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
44	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 33


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM03	Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM37	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM87	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Spec	80	100%	15
TM95	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
TM139	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM195	Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fire	Spec	70	100%	5
TM199	Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.	Dark	Phys	75	100%	5
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15

Egg moves 1


Egg	Parting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20

Biology

Impidimp are purple imp-like Pokémon that enjoy feeding off other creatures' negative emotion.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Wily Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Pink

: —

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

English: Impidimp
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 1 SpA
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 53
: Medium

Breeding

: FairyHuman-Like
: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
: 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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.