Grimer 48/62
Set: Fossil
Released: Oct 10, 1999
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About Grimer
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #88
- Card Number 48/62
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date10/10/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Fossil
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Nasty Goo10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Minimize

All damage done by attacks to Grimer during your opponent's next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a gooey figure oozing near a green barrel under a glowing full moon, surrounded by industrial buildings and scattered spherical objects in a dim, polluted environment.
Playability Overview
Grimer's ability to reduce incoming damage and potentially paralyze opponents with a low-cost attack encourages a defensive playstyle focused on gradual weakening rather than immediate knockout.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Factory ShadowsThis Grimer card has a really unique vibe with that purple sludge and the eerie factory backdrop. It screams "industrial wasteland," so I’d suggest pairing it with other cards that evoke a similar sense of pollution or decay. Look for Pokémon that thrive in toxic environments, like Muk or Koffing, for a cohesive and thematically rich page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Industrial / Creepy / Muted Tones / Toxic Waste / Sludge Life













