Type matchups
Damage Impidimp takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark/Fairy type, Impidimp has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 30
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 265
Impidimp has a base stat total of 265, higher than 6% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (55) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 30 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Impidimp can have the abilities Prankster, Frisk and Pickpocket.
How to beat Impidimp
Impidimp takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves. Magearna hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves. Fezandipiti hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fairy moves.
Evolution
Impidimp is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Impidimp → Morgrem → Grimmsnarl) and evolves into Morgrem.
Best counters to Impidimp
Other Dark/Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Impidimp weak to?
As a Dark/Fairy type, Impidimp takes super-effective damage from Poison, Steel and Fairy moves.
What is Impidimp resistant to?
Impidimp resists Ghost and Dark (¼×) moves. It is immune to Psychic and Dragon.
What are the best counters to Impidimp?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Magearna and Fezandipiti, which hit Impidimp with super-effective attacks.