History FanonPokedex / Grimer

[[KillItWithFire Using fire]] is not recommended, as while it destroys the Grimer, it creates toxic vapor and [[OutOfTheInferno the Grimer survives for about fifteen seconds]] [[IncendiaryExponent after ignition]].

Grimer and Muk look like mobile piles or puddles of sludge. This sludge is usually purple, although brown, black, gray, and green Grimer and Muk have been recorded. The Grimer and Muk's of the Aloe Islands have brilliant rainbow-colored hues as a result of feeding off the islands particular waste. Grimer and Muk also have two gray spots near the center of the Grimer/Muk. These are commonly misinterpreted by artists to be fully functional eyes. Grimer are about 1-3 feet in height and 4-12 feet wide. Muk are about 6 feet tall and 15 feet wide, but are usually larger. Muk usually are wider than Grimer, but the surefire way to tell the difference is the stench.

Grimer and Muk look like mobile piles or puddles of sludge. This sludge is usually purple, although brown, black, gray, and green Grimer and Muk have been recorded. Grimer and Muk also have two gray spots near the center of the Grimer/Muk. These are commonly misinterpreted by artists to be fully functional eyes. Grimer are about 1-3 feet in height and 4-12 feet wide. Muk are about 6 feet tall and 15 feet wide, but are usually larger. Muk usually are wider than Grimer, but the surefire way to tell the difference is the stench.

Muk, like Grimer, are also colonies of simple pseudoorganisms. Differences at the microscopic level between Grimer and Muk are very little, but they create an overall different creature. For starters, the cells of a Muk decay much more vigorously. This causes the secretions of the Muk to have much different properties; it emits an extremely foul-smelling odor, it slowly causes anything it comes in contact with to decay, and its [=LD50=] is one-thirtieth of Grimer's. The secretions also create a film around the Muk, making it more durable. However, the secretions are not able to be reconverted. This means that the Muk needs to consume much greater amounts of food than a Grimer would. Fortunately for the Muk, the Muk is more suited to mass consumption. Muk are only limited in size by the amount of food in the area.

Grimer and Muk are independent creatures. They typically ignore one another except when gathering to feed on large piles of toxic chemicals, in which case they may cooperate to obtain a particularly rich food source. Grimer are always subservient to Muk, who frequently become de facto social leaders when large colonies of these creatures gather.

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Muk, like Grimer, are also colonies of simple pseudoorganisms. Differences at the microscopic level between Grimer and Muk are very little, but they create an overall different creature. For starters, the cells of a Muk decay much more vigorously. This causes the secretions of the Muk to have much different properties; it emits an extremely foul-smelling odor, it slowly causes anything it comes in contact with to decay, and it is about 30 times as poisonous. The secretions also create a film around the Muk, making it more durable. However, the secretions are not able to be reconverted. This means that the Muk needs to consume much greater amounts of food than a Grimer would. Fortunately for the Muk, the Muk is more suited to mass consumption. Muk are only limited in size by the amount of food in the area.

!! Diet: Grimer

Grimer prefer to attack and consume smaller Pokemon, although they are capable of taking down creatures larger than they are by suffocation. They also seek out and consume sludge and other "filthy" things, preferring industrial sludge. Grimer can mutate small amounts (10-15%) of the sludge it consumes into more of the pseudoorganisms, increasing the size of the colony. Grimer also seek out and absorb other Grimer.

!! Diet: Muk

Muk consume anything smaller than they are, although they prefer living organisms, Grimer, and plastics. They also consume sludge, much more efficiently (75-100%) than Grimer. Muk chase down things much smaller than them and ambush things only slightly smaller than they are.

Grimer and Muk are independent creatures. If two Grimer meet, they attack each other, eventually merging into a larger Grimer. If two Muk meet (which is both extremely rare and a sign of negligence and uncleanliness), they also attack each other, using surprisingly creative methods to turn the other Muk into a consumable sludge. Grimer keep a safe distance from Muk, and Muk eat Grimer as they do anything else.

Grimer are occasionally found in the home or workspace. The organisms making up Grimer are highly acidic, and decay rapidly and spectacularly when a base is applied. Therefore, an effective way of dealing with Grimer are soaps and cleaning supplies, although this has the side-effect of making the Grimer explode. [[KillItWithFire Using fire]] is not recommended, as while it destroys the Grimer, it creates toxic vapor and [[OutOfTheInferno the Grimer survives for about fifteen seconds]] [[IncendiaryExponent after ignition.]] Once the Grimer is destroyed, use special soaps to clean up any remaining sludge.

Grimer and Muk colonies secrete an acidic, virulent, and extremely toxic chemical. This comes from the decay of the organism upon coming into contact with air. Secretions from a Muk are more virulent than those from a Grimer, and cause anything it comes in contact with to decay. Contact with Grimer secretions causes death in plants and small Pokemon, and poisoning in trees, larger Pokemon and humans. Symptoms of Grimer poisoning include a fever, nausea, and a rash where the secretions came into contact. Muk secretions cause plants, trees, and small animals to die, and potentially fatal poisoning in humans and larger Pokemon. Symptoms include shortness of breath, blurred vision, shock, and paralysis.

Grimer are also capable of physically attacking, usually by attempting to suffocate the target. Larger Muk are capable of grabbing individuals and consuming them whole. Muk are also able to fling their sludge for long distances. Grimer and Muk are also radioactive, emitting potentially harmful X-rays.

If you encounter a Muk, call the authorities. Bases cause the film to violently effervesce and scatter. Fire [[InfernalRetaliation only ignites the film.]] Both of these [[UnstoppableRage anger the Muk.]]

Capturing and owning a Muk is not recommended. Muk also cannot be captured by anything short of a specially made ball, due to the acid secretions somehow being able to rot through the ball - and a hyperpressurized Muk is a very bad thing. Sufficiently large Muk are legally declared as bioweaponry, and are illegal to own without permission. More often than not, destroying a Muk requires teams of firefighters using chemicals specifically designed to destroy Muk.

[[BeyondTheImpossible If you do somehow capture a Grimer or Muk]], immediately seek the advice of an expert, such as Koga of Fuschia City Gym.

Grimer are occasionally found in the home or workspace. The organisms making up Grimer are highly acidic, and decay rapidly and spectacularly when a base is applied. Therefore, an effective way of dealing with Grimer are soaps and cleaning supplies, although this has the side-effect of making the Grimer explode. [[KillItWithFire Using fire]] is not recommended, as while it destroys the Grimer, it creates toxic vapor and the Grimer [[IncendiaryExponent survives for about fifteen seconds after ignition.]] Once the Grimer is destroyed, use special soaps to clean up any remaining sludge.

Grimer are occasionally found in the home or workspace. The organisms making up Grimer are highly acidic, and decay rapidly and spectacularly when a base is applied. Therefore, an effective way of dealing with Grimer are soaps and cleaning supplies, although this has the side-effect of making the Grimer explode. [[KillItWithFire Using fire]] is not recommended, as while it destroys the Grimer, it creates toxic vapor and the Grimer [[ManOnFire survives for about fifteen seconds after ignition.]] Once the Grimer is destroyed, use special soaps to clean up any remaining sludge.

If you encounter a Muk, call the authorities. Bases cause the film to violently effervesce and scatter. Fire only ignites the film. Both of these anger the Muk.

Although Grimer appears to be a single organism, it is actually a colony of simple pseudoorganisms. The cellular structure is radically different than that of other organisms, appearing to be constructed of petroleum compounds and other industrial waste products. They also emit X-ray radiation, which has led some to believe that is it sludge exposed to X-rays. These pseudoorganisms have a weak form of specialization, forming rudimentary eyespots and an extremely simple digestive sac. Most types of this pseudoorganism die off upon contact with the air, rapidly decaying into an extremely toxic and putrid smelling byproduct that Grimer uses as a natural defense mechanism. This byproduct can be reconverted into cells, resulting in only a mild net loss of Grimer. The organisms making up Grimer are highly acidic, and decay rapidly and spectacularly when a base is applied. Therefore, an effective way of dealing with Grimer are soaps and cleaning supplies, although this has the side-effect of making the Grimer explode.

Muk, like Grimer, are also colonies of simple pseudoorganisms. Differences at the microscopic level between Grimer and Muk are very little, but they create an overall different creature. For starters, the cells of a Muk decay much more vigorously. This causes the secretions of the Muk to have much different properties. It emits an extremely foul-smelling odor, it slowly causes anything it comes in contact with to decay, and it is about 30 times as poisonous. The secretions also create a film around the Muk, making it more durable. However, the secretions are not able to be reconverted. This means that the Muk needs to consume much greater amounts of food than a Grimer would. Fortunately for the Muk, the Muk is more suited to mass consumption. Muk are only limited in size by the amount of food in the area.

Anywhere there is sufficent oil, sludge, or pollutants. Common locations include industrial plants, sewers, and polluted bodies of water.

Smaller Pokemon, although they are capable of taking down creatures larger than they are by suffocation. They also seek out and consume sludge and other "filthy" things, prefering industrial sludge. Grimer can mutate small amounts (10-15%) of the sludge it consumes into more of the pseudoorganisms, increasing the size of the colony. Grimer also seek out and absorb other Grimer.

Muk consume anything smaller than they are, although they prefer living organisms, Grimer, and plastics. They also consume sludge, much more efficently (75-100%) than Grimer. Muk chase down things much smaller than them and ambush things only slightly smaller than they are.

Grimer and Muk colonies secrete an acidic, virulent, and extremely toxic chemical. This comes from the decay of the organism upon coming into contact with air. Secretions from a Muk are more virulent than those from a Grimer, and cause anything it comes in contact with to decay. Contact with Grimer secretions causes death in plants and small Pokemon, and poisoning in trees, larger Pokemon and humans. Symptoms of Grimer poisoning are a fever, nausea, and a rash where the secretions came into contact. Muk secretions cause plants, trees, and small animals to die, and potentially fatal poisoning in humans and larger Pokemon. Symptoms include shortness of breath, blurred vision, shock, and paralysis.

Courting

Grimer and Muk are independent creatures. If two Grimer meet, they attack each other, eventually merging into a larger Grimer. If two Muk meet (which is both extremely rare and a sign of negligence and uncleanliness), they also attack each other, using suprisingly creative methods to turn the other Muk into a consumable sludge. Grimer keep a safe distance from Muk, and Muk eat Grimer as they do anything else.

Grimer are occasionally found in the home or workspace. The organisms making up Grimer are highly acidic, and decay rapidly and spectacularly when a base is applied. Therefore, an effective way of dealing with Grimer are soaps and cleaning supplies, although this has the side-effect of making the Grimer explode. Using fire is not recommended, as while it destroys the Grimer, it creates toxic vapor and the Grimer survives for about fifteen seconds after ignition. Once the Grimer is destroyed, use special soaps to clean up any remaining sludge.

If you encounted a Muk, call the authorities. Bases cause the film to violently effervesce and scatter. Fire only ignites the film. Both of these anger the Muk.

Capturing and owning a Muk is not recommended. Muk also cannot be captured by anything short of a specially made ball, due to the acid secretions somehow being able to rot through the ball - and a hyperpressurized Muk is a very bad thing. Sufficently large Muk are legally declared as bioweaponry, and are illegal to own without permission. Muk take teams of firefighters using chemicals specifically designed to destroy Muk to be destroyed.

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