--- title: "Grumpig (#0326): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/grumpig" description: "Grumpig (#0326): Psychic-type Manipulate Pokémon from Hoenn. Base stat total 470. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0326 · Hoenn · Generation 3 # Grumpig Manipulate Pokémon · Psychic-type ![Grumpig official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/326.webp) Grumpig is a [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic)-type Pokémon, the Manipulate Pokémon, number 326 (#0326) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 3 and comes from the [Hoenn](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/hoenn) region. It is 0.9 m tall and weighs 71.5 kg. Grumpig is the Manipulate Pokémon, a psychic pig that performs a strange dance to bend other minds to its will. The Pokédex says the black pearls on its body amplify that power and are prized as works of art. ## How to pronounce Grumpig Grumpig is pronounced **GRUM-pig**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Grumpig said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/326.mp3) In Japanese it is ブーピッグ (Boopig). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Grumpig is 0.9 m tall and weighs 71.5 kg. Its upper body is purple and its lower half black, with a pink snout, large ears with black markings, a curly pink tail and oval eyes. It appears to have three shining black pearls that amplify its psychic waves: a pair of small ones on top of its head, plus a bigger, flatter one on its midsection. ### Behaviour Grumpig channels its power through dance: the Pokédex says the odd steps are how it gains control over foes, and its snorting breath grows laboured while it works. The Emerald and HeartGold and SoulSilver entries add that its dancing style grew hugely popular abroad. ### Habitat The Pokédex places it on mountains. In Scarlet and Violet it lives in Paldea's South Province (Area Four), North Province (Areas One and Two) and Dalizapa Passage, and in The Teal Mask you can evolve a Spoink. In Legends: Z-A the base game offers it only by trade, and it appears in the wild in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose. ### Powers Grumpig learns Teeter Dance the moment it evolves in Scarlet and Violet, and attacks with Psychic, Psyshock, Zen Headbutt and Power Gem. Like Spoink it has Thick Fat or Own Tempo, with Gluttony hidden, which makes it eat a held Berry sooner than usual. Base Special Defense of 110 and Special Attack of 90 make it a sturdy special attacker. ### Name origin Grumpig may combine 'grumpy' and 'pig', and may also involve 'grunt'. The Japanese name is Boopig (ブーピッグ), possibly from būbū, the Japanese oinking sound, and 'pig'. ### Design inspiration Grumpig seems to be modelled on a pig, and the pearls-before-swine reading given for Spoink may apply to it too. These are fan readings. ### Evolution notes Grumpig evolves from Spoink at level 32 and has no further evolution. ### In the games Players get Grumpig by evolving Spoink, as in Ruby and Sapphire, where it first appeared. Bulbapedia lists no major story role for it in the core series. ### In the anime Grumpig debuted in 'Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry' as Coordinator Kelly's Pokémon, which she used in the Lilycove Contest. In 'An Oasis of Hope!', a bullying Grumpig takes control of a group of Spoink and Team Rocket uses it as a lure for a trap, until Ash's newly evolved Sliggoo defeats it. ### Fun facts - Bulbapedia says Magic Coat was Grumpig's signature move in Generation III, shared with Spoink, though breeding could still pass it to other Pokémon. - Grumpig shares the Manipulate Pokémon category with Gothorita. - In Pokémon Adventures, a herd of wild Grumpig attacks Ruby and Sapphire in 'VS. Grumpig I', and their defeat by Ruby's Mightyena makes Sapphire realise how strong Ruby really is. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Grumpig (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Grumpig_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Grumpig (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/grumpig/) ## Base stats - HP: **80** - Attack: **45** - Defense: **65** - Sp. Atk: **90** - Sp. Def: **110** - Speed: **80** Grumpig’s base stat total is **470**. Its highest stat is Sp. Def. ## Type matchups ### What is Grumpig weak to? Grumpig takes extra damage from [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×), [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (2×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (2×) moves. It resists [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (½×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (½×). ## Evolution ### What does Grumpig evolve from? Grumpig evolves from [Spoink](https://pokee.si/pokemon/spoink) at level 32. Grumpig is the final stage of its evolution family. The whole family: [Spoink](https://pokee.si/pokemon/spoink), **Grumpig**. ## Abilities - [Thick Fat](https://pokee.si/abilities/thick-fat): Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves. - [Own Tempo](https://pokee.si/abilities/own-tempo): Prevents confusion. - [Gluttony](https://pokee.si/abilities/gluttony) (hidden ability): Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. ## Moves ### Moves Grumpig learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Evo | [Teeter Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/teeter-dance) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam) | Psychic | Special | 65 | | 1 | [Confusion](https://pokee.si/moves/confusion) | Psychic | Special | 50 | | 1 | [Splash](https://pokee.si/moves/splash) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Belch](https://pokee.si/moves/belch) | Poison | Special | 120 | | 18 | [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up) | Normal | Status | — | | 22 | [Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray) | Ghost | Status | — | | 26 | [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt) | Psychic | Physical | 80 | | 29 | [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem) | Rock | Special | 80 | | 35 | [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest) | Psychic | Status | — | | 35 | [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore) | Normal | Special | 50 | | 42 | [Psyshock](https://pokee.si/moves/psyshock) | Psychic | Special | 80 | | 46 | [Payback](https://pokee.si/moves/payback) | Dark | Physical | 50 | | 52 | [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic) | Psychic | Special | 90 | | 60 | [Bounce](https://pokee.si/moves/bounce) | Flying | Physical | 85 | “Evo” means Grumpig learns the move the moment it evolves: [Teeter Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/teeter-dance). ### TM moves (75) Grumpig can learn 75 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam), [Confuse Ray](https://pokee.si/moves/confuse-ray), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Charge Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/charge-beam), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Snarl](https://pokee.si/moves/snarl), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Low Sweep](https://pokee.si/moves/low-sweep), [Stored Power](https://pokee.si/moves/stored-power), [Night Shade](https://pokee.si/moves/night-shade), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Snowscape](https://pokee.si/moves/snowscape), [Psyshock](https://pokee.si/moves/psyshock), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Seed Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/seed-bomb), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Reflect](https://pokee.si/moves/reflect), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Dazzling Gleam](https://pokee.si/moves/dazzling-gleam), [Metronome](https://pokee.si/moves/metronome), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Body Press](https://pokee.si/moves/body-press), [Imprison](https://pokee.si/moves/imprison), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Power Gem](https://pokee.si/moves/power-gem), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Encore](https://pokee.si/moves/encore), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Psychic Terrain](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic-terrain), [Nasty Plot](https://pokee.si/moves/nasty-plot), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Trick Room](https://pokee.si/moves/trick-room), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Lunge](https://pokee.si/moves/lunge), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Future Sight](https://pokee.si/moves/future-sight), [Expanding Force](https://pokee.si/moves/expanding-force), [Psychic Noise](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic-noise). Egg moves (8), which Spoink can hatch knowing:[Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Extrasensory](https://pokee.si/moves/extrasensory), [Future Sight](https://pokee.si/moves/future-sight), [Mirror Coat](https://pokee.si/moves/mirror-coat), [Simple Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/simple-beam), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Whirlwind](https://pokee.si/moves/whirlwind), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Field. - Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560). - Catch rate: 60 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50. - Growth rate: Fast (800,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 2 Sp. Def effort values. - Base experience yield: 165. ## Pokédex entries Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to wield its fantastic powers. When it is doing so, it dances bizarrely. This Pokémon's black pearls are valuable as works of art. *(Sapphire, Alpha Sapphire)* Grumpig uses the black pearls on its body to amplify its psychic power waves for gaining total control over its foe. When this Pokémon uses its special power, its snorting breath grows labored. *(Ruby, Omega Ruby)* It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes. *(Y)* It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes' minds. *(Black 2, White 2, X)* It uses black pearls to amplify its psycho-power. It does an odd dance to gain control over foes. *(Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White)* It can perform odd dance steps to influence foes. Its style of dancing became hugely popular overseas. *(HeartGold, SoulSilver)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: ブーピッグ - **Romaji**: Boopig - **French**: Groret - **German**: Groink - **Spanish**: Grumpig - **Italian**: Grumpig - **Korean**: 피그킹 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 噗噗猪 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 噗噗豬 ## Trivia - Taller than 43% of all Pokémon (0.9 m). - Heavier than 75% of all Pokémon (71.5 kg). - Base stat total 470, ranked #450 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Sp. Def, ranked #71 of 1,025. - One of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon (counting dual types). - One of 87 purple Pokémon. - Number 75 of 135 Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). - Part of an evolution family of 2 Pokémon. - Can learn 86 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 60: about 7.8% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 8 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Grumpig (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Grumpig_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Grumpig (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/grumpig/). - Pronunciation (GRUM-pig): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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