Grimmsnarl Pokémon Card Guide: Cute Picks, Best Sets, and Collector Tips
Collect Grimmsnarl cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2025-05-27
Popularity Rank: #364
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #405
#364 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0861
Height
1.5 m
Weight
61.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen VIII
Gender ratio
100% male
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
50
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Purple
Habitat
—
Shape
Humanoid
What makes Grimmsnarl so likeable
The elevator pitch for Grimmsnarl: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from Morgrem starting at level 42. It is the final form of Impidimp.
- Fairy typing plus cute design — Grimmsnarl is comfort-collecting in one slot.
- A staple in our 🧚 Fairy-Tale crowd — Grimmsnarl is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Grimmsnarl from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Ascended Heroes
Special Illustration Rare
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
Destined Rivals
Double rare
Journey Together
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Rare
Brilliant Stars
Rare
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Holo VMAX
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Holo V
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Fusion Strike
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Holo Rare VMAX
Darkness Ablaze
Holo Rare V
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Laying out a Grimmsnarl page that photographs well
Spread layout for Grimmsnarl, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Grimmsnarl #SV085 (Shining Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Grimmsnarl page.
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex #287 (Ascended Heroes) (Special Illustration Rare) is a bold display pick with premium artwork that immediately upgrades a binder spread.
Grimmsnarl V #SWSH057 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Grimmsnarl binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Grimmsnarl mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Grimmsnarl chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Ascended Heroes
Special Illustration Rare
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
Destined Rivals
Double rare
Journey Together
Uncommon
Stellar Crown
Rare
Right page
Brilliant Stars
Rare
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Holo VMAX
Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Holo V
Fusion Strike
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Holo Rare VMAX
Darkness Ablaze
Holo Rare V
Rebel Clash
Holo Rare
Start with a background that echoes Grimmsnarl's dark and fairy, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Grimmsnarl page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #861 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Grimmsnarl (オーロンゲ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Dark/Fairy typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Grimmsnarl cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Grimmsnarl: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Grimmsnarl. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Grimmsnarl — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
95
Attack
120
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
75
Speed
60
Total: 510
Players file Grimmsnarl around tier "PU" while Ability Prankster (Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Dark/Fairy typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
- Hidden Ability Pickpocket is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Grimmsnarl — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Grimmsnarl, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
With the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this Pokémon can overwhelm even Machamp.
Its hairs work like muscle fibers. When its hairs unfurl, they latch on to opponents, ensnaring them as tentacles would.
A second dex beat (Sword) frames Grimmsnarl as with the hair wrapped around its body helping to enhance its muscles, this pokémon can overwhelm even machamp. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Grimmsnarl shows up in Shield lore as its hairs work like muscle fibers.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Impidimp → Morgrem → Grimmsnarl make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Olangaar
Spanish
Grimmsnarl
French
Angoliath
Italian
Grimmsnarl
Japanese
オーロンゲ
Japanese (Romaji)
Ohlonge
Korean
오롱털
Chinese (Simplified)
长毛巨魔
Chinese (Traditional)
長毛巨魔
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