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#0859 Impidimp

Impidimp artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
DarkFairy
Abilities
PranksterIts status moves go first.FriskThe Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.
Hidden ability
PickpocketSteals the item of a foe that makes contact.
Capture
Gender
always male
Egg groups
Fairy / Human-Like
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Sp. Atk
Impidimp’s base stats
HP45
Attack45
Defense30
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def40
Speed50
Total265

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Impidimp in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Alto Mare Waters, 1210%

Evolution

Evolves into Morgrem at Lv 32.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Impidimp’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
1ConfideNormalStatus——20The user tells the foe a secret, breaking its focus. It lowers the foe’s Sp. Atk.
4BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
8FlatterDarkStatus—10015Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the foe’s Sp. Atk by 1 stage.
12Fake TearsDarkStatus—10020The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered. Lowers its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
16AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010If the foe has already taken damage, this attack’s power is 2 times higher.
20SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
28TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
33Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
36Nasty PlotDarkStatus——20The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.
40Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
44Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Impidimp can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM41TormentDarkStatus—10015The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM99Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015Uses the target’s strength against it. The higher the target’s Attack, the greater the damage.
TM106Draining KissFairySpecial5010010Steals the target’s HP with a kiss, restoring more than half the damage dealt.
TM109Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.

Move tutors

Moves Impidimp can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010The user fires a powerful flash of light at the foe to deal damage.

Route 15 · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Route 15

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

Nasty PlotDarkStatus——20The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.

Celadon gatehouse · Cost: Free

Celadon City Team Rocket base

Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.

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