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* No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Grimmsnarl and its {{p|Impidimp|evolutionary}} {{p|Morgrem|relatives}}. | * No Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Grimmsnarl and its {{p|Impidimp|evolutionary}} {{p|Morgrem|relatives}}. | ||
** Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are also the only {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type|Dark}} moves. | ** Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are also the only {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type|Dark}} moves. | ||
* Grimmsnarl, {{p|Hatterene}}, and their evolutionary relatives can be considered counterparts. Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32 then at level 42. Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are male only, while Hatterene and its evolutionary relatives are female only. Their final evolved forms are both {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon with identical base experience and catch rates, and each Pokémon in each evolutionary line have the same base stat total as their counterpart (e.g. Grimmsnarl and Hatterene both have a base stat total of 510). Both Pokémon also have a Gigantamax form, a signature G-Max move, and use their body hair as their primary weapon. In addition, both Pokémon are based on mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Grimmsnarl resembles trolls | * Grimmsnarl, {{p|Hatterene}}, and their evolutionary relatives can be considered counterparts. Both are [[Generation VIII]] Pokémon evolving once at level 32 then at level 42. Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are male only, while Hatterene and its evolutionary relatives are female only. Their final evolved forms are both {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon with identical base experience and catch rates, and each Pokémon in each evolutionary line have the same base stat total as their counterpart (e.g. Grimmsnarl and Hatterene both have a base stat total of 510). Both Pokémon also have a Gigantamax form, a signature G-Max move, and use their body hair as their primary weapon. In addition, both Pokémon are based on mythical beings from European folklore and mythology: Grimmsnarl resembles trolls, ogres, and goblins and Hatterene resembles witches. Lastly, both are the signature Pokémon of one of the rivals in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]: [[Bede]] for Hatterene and [[Marnie]] for Grimmsnarl. | ||
* Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s. | * Grimmsnarl and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially {{wp|oni}}, all large, malevolent humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology that are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}. | Grimmsnarl may be based on {{wp|ogre}}s, {{wp|troll}}s, and potentially {{wp|oni}}, all large, malevolent humanoid creatures from folklore and mythology that are commonly depicted with grotesque appearances and abundant hair. Like its pre-evolutions, Grimmsnarl also shares traits with {{wp|goblin}}s. The fact that its strength comes from its hair may be a reference to {{wp|Samson}} from the {{wp|Book of Judges}}. | ||
Considering its association with {{p|Hatterene}}, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|bogeyman}}, {{wp|bugbear}}, or {{wp|Coco (folklore)|coco}}, fictional creatures created throughout European cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. | Considering its association with {{p|Hatterene}}, it may also be inspired by the {{wp|bogeyman}}, {{wp|bugbear}}, or {{wp|Coco (folklore)|coco}}, fictional creatures created throughout European cultures to frighten children that do not want to sleep or stay quiet. In addition, it resembles depictions of {{wp|Grendel}}, a giant monster from the Old English epic poem ''{{wp|Beowulf}}'', described as a "creature of darkness" and known for his immense strength. | ||