Grimsley

Grimsley is a member of the Unova Elite Four from Pokémon Black and White. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, he appears to have stepped down from his position and assists the player in getting the Sharpedo ride pager. He is well-liked with fans and a fan fave in Slash/Yaoi circles. He also makes appearances in Pokémon Masters and Pokéspe.
==Canon Overview==
[characterization, story role, further important appearances]
==Relationships==
==== F/M ====
*Grimsley is most commonly paired up with Caitlin, forming DarkCastleShipping, which is Female/Male, aka NL. In Japanese, this is called ギマカト (Gimakato).
*Grimsley is also shipped with Shauntal, forming RolandShipping, which is Female/Male, aka NL. In Japanese, this is called ギマシキ (Gimashiki).
*Grimsley is also shipped with Hilda, forming BelnadesShipping, which is Female/Male, aka NL. In Japanese, this is called ギマ主♀ (Gima-nushi ♀).
==== M/M ====
*Grimsley is also shipped with Marshal, forming HelsingShipping, which is Male/Male, aka yaoi. In Japanese, this is usually called レンギマ (Rengima), meaning Marshal is the seme and Grimsley is the uke in the coupling.
**The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as ギマレン (Gimaren).
*Grimsley is also shipped with Hilbert, forming BelmontShipping, which is Male/Male, aka yaoi. In Japanese, this is usually called 主♂ギマ (Shu ♂ Gima), meaning Hilbert is the seme and Grimsley is the uke in the coupling.
*Grimsley is also shipped with Colress, forming FalsePretensesShipping, which is Male/Male, aka yaoi. While the pairing doesn't appear to be shipped in Japanese-speaking PKMN fandom, it has a loyal following in English-speaking PKMN fandom.
*Grimsley is also shipped with Nanu, forming DarkUncleShipping, which is Male/Male, aka yaoi. In Japanese, this is usually called クチギマ (Kuchigima), meaning Nanu is the seme and Grimsley is the uke in the coupling.
*Grimsley is also shipped with Burgh, forming AbsintheShipping, which is Male/Male, aka yaoi. In Japanese, this is most often called アティギマ (Atigima), meaning Burgh is the seme and Grimsley is the uke in the coupling.
** The opposite is also commonly shipped and is written as ギマアティ (Gimaati).
===Less Popular Relationships===
*CachaemicShipping - Grimsley & Roxie
*CaduceusShipping - Grimsley & Lucy
*CardCounterShipping - Grimsley & Blanche (GO)
*CardCountingShipping - Grimsley, Mark & Ada (pll)
*CarnalShipping - Grimsley & Hun
*CheburekiShipping - Grimsley, Siebold & Malva
*ChoHanShipping - Alder & Grimsley
*CigarShipping - Petrel & Grimsley
*CiruelaShipping - Grimsley, Piers & Shauntal
*CleromancyShipping - Grimsley & Volo
*ColoraturaShipping - Grimsley, Morty, Siebold & Shauntal
*CorruptDarknessShipping - Grimsley, Petrel & Proton
*CrazyHairShipping - Grimsley & Jessilina (Jessie)
*CruelPoisonShipping - Grimsley & Rika
*CryoconiteShipping - Grimsley & Melony
*CurseOfVladTepesShipping - Grimsley & Ninetales
...And these are just the C's! More can be found on Neverending Romance, a community-created relationship name list.
==Popular Tropes & Fanon==
Grimsley can be considered a Tumblr Sexyman. on Sexypedia
==Subjects of Fannish Interest & Meta==
[discourse, trivia, popular memes, character analysis, fan reactions, really anything]
==Example/Notable Fanac==
=== Fan Communities/Fan Events ===
* , a club on Deviantart
* , a club on Deviantart for Grimsley/Shauntal.
* , a club on Deviantart for Burgh/Grimsley.
* , a club on Fanpop
* , a fanweek for Grimsley/Shauntal held in 2024
=== Fan Mixes ===
* (2014)
* (2015)
* (2015), a fan mix for Grimsley/Shauntal.
* (2012), a fan mix for Caitlin/Grimsley.
=== Wikis ===
* on Bulbapedia
* on PixivEncyclopedia
* on Shipping Wiki
==References==
Category:Pokémon Characters