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Impidimp

Impidimp (Japanese: ベロバー, HepburnBerobaa) (IMP-ih-dimp[1]) is a Dark/Fairy-type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology

Physiology

Impidimp is a small, pink, bipedal Pokémon that can only be male. Its large head has two pointed ears, a black, bat-like wing on the back, and black facial markings. It also has large eyes with small pupils and a long, pointed nose with a single nostril. However, its most distinctive feature is its mouth, which always has a black tongue and two fangs sticking out. Compared to the rest of its body, its limbs are gangly and strange- its hands have three digits, and its feet lack visible toes. It also has no tail, unlike some other Pokémon.

Behavior

Mischievous creatures, Impidimp sneak into households to steal from humans. Similarly, to Shuppet, they feed off of frustration and negative energy, sucking it through its nose. More clever individuals may create roadblocks in woodland paths or move around signposts to disorient and frustrate travelers. Groups of Impidimp can wreak havoc on rural villages by terrorizing townsfolk with tiny inconveniences.

To ward off these troublemakers, homes near woodlands where Impidimp dwell may hang silver talismans on their doorknobs to keep the Pokémon out. Scientific evidence seems to support this practice; while Impidimp are inherently weak to Steel-type attacks, they seem to especially despise pure silver.

Natural Abilities

They can absorb humans and Pokémon's negativity as a means to recharge themselves.

Evolution

Impidimp evolves into Morgrem beginning at level 32. Morgrem will then evolve into Grimmsnarl ten levels later, at level 42.

Game info

Game locations

Pokédex entries

  • Sword

    Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.

  • Shield

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

  • Scarlet

    The reason this Pokémon causes trouble for those it feels close to is because Impidimp itself gets irritable if it can’t absorb negative emotions.

  • Violet

    They live in groups, pestering and playing pranks on each other to polish their troublemaking skills.


Stats

Stats
HP
45
Attack
45
Defense
1
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
40
Speed
50
Total
236

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
1 Fake Out Physical 40 100% 10
1 Confide Status 100% 20
4 Bite Physical 60 100% 25
8 Flatter Status 100% 15
12 Fake Tears Status 100% 20
16 Assurance Physical 60 100% 10
20 Swagger Status 85% 15
24 Sucker Punch Physical 70 100% 5
28 Torment Status 100% 15
33 Dark Pulse Special 80 100% 15
36 Nasty Plot Status 100% 20
40 Play Rough Physical 90 90% 10
44 Foul Play Physical 95 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Physical 120 75% 5
TM14 Thunder Wave Status 90% 20
TM21 Rest Status 100% 10
TM23 Thief Physical 60 100% 25
TM24 Snore Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Status 100% 15
TM39 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM42 Revenge Physical 60 100% 10
TM47 Fake Tears Status 100% 20
TM58 Assurance Physical 60 100% 10
TM63 Drain Punch Physical 75 100% 10
TM76 Round Special 60 100% 15
TM79 Retaliate Physical 70 100% 5
TM87 Draining Kiss Special 50 100% 10
TR07 Low Kick Physical ? 100% 20
TR14 Metronome Status 100% 10
TR18 Leech Life Physical 80 100% 10
TR20 Substitute Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Status 100% 10
TR35 Uproar Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Status 100% 20
TR38 Trick Status 100% 10
TR58 Dark Pulse Special 80 100% 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Status 100% 20
TR81 Foul Play Physical 95 100% 15
TR90 Play Rough Physical 90 90% 10
TR92 Dazzling Gleam Special 80 100% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding

Generation IX
Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Parting Shot Status 100% 20
Parent Candidates:
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM.

Impidimp didn't learn any moves via breeding in the Pokémon: Sword and Shield games.

By tutoring

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
' Burning Jealousy Special 70 100% 5
' Lash Out Physical 75 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Trivia

    • Impidimp's line is the only Dark-type Pokémon to be exclusively male.
      • Its line is also the first male-only Pokémon introduced since Generation V.
    • Impidimp's line are the only Pokémon in the Fairy egg group that are exclusively male.
    • The devil icons seen in Generation II, Generation III, and Stadium 2 bear some resemblance to Impidimp.
    • Impidimp and Nuzleaf share the same species: both are called the Wily Pokémon.
    • Impidimp and Arrokuda were shown off in some pre-release footage but never acknowledged.
    • Impdimp and Hatenna can be seen as counterparts:
      • Both Pokémon are only able to be one gender. Impidimp can only be male while Hatenna can only be female.
      • Both are based on creatures from mythology.
      • Both of their final evolutions are part Fairy-type Pokémon that have the ability to Gigantamax and are the ace Pokémon of two different rivals introduced in their debut games (Hatterene is Bede's ace Pokémon while Grimmsnarl is Marnie's ace Pokémon).
      • Both evolve at the same levels, first evolving at Level 32 and reaching their final evolution at Level 42.
      • Both of them are in the Fairy egg group.

    Origin

    Impidimp is based on an imp, possibly the Lincoln Imp in particular. It may also take inspiration from other types of fairy-like creatures in folklore such as goblins or gremlins. Its small wings on the back of its head as well as its large ears resembling horns could be a reference to depictions of small devils/demons.

    Etymology

    Impidimp is derived from "imp", "impediment", and "impudent". It may also come from "simper" (to smile) and "dimpsey" (a term used to refer to the time of day near dusk, hence its Dark typing).

    Berobā may be a combination of ベロ (bero, tongue) and ベロベロバァ (beroberoba, peekaboo).

    Gallery

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 265. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.