Grimer 57/82

Name: Grimer #57 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-57
Price: 2.33 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 3.4 packs (29.4%) Evolves To: Muk

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

2.33 $0.31 (11.74%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.68 $0.10 (12.82%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	246.25	15.45%	x106
PSA9	34.88	11.01%	x15
PSA8	23.61	—	x10
PSA7	21.11	10.21%	x9.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	70.07	—	x103
PSA9	34.39	109.44%	x51
PSA8	11.53	15.30%	x17
PSA7	10.00	—	x15

About Grimer

It has recently been found that Grimers are formed in waste-processing plants, and can move into towns via sewers.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Grimer
National Pokédex #88
Card Number 57/82
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves To
Muk
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Poison Gas
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Sticky Hands10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Grimer emerging from a sewer grate, startled as pedestrians walk by, their feet nearly stepping over it, emphasizing its stealthy, sludge-like nature amidst an urban environment.

Playability Overview

Grimer strategically disrupts opponents by potentially inducing Sleep and Paralysis, but its low HP and reliance on coin flips make it better suited for early-stage status control rather than sustained offense.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sludgy SurpriseGrimer's artwork has a quirky, gooey charm that sets a fun tone. I'd suggest placing it on a "Mysterious Swamp" page since its colors and texture evoke a marshy vibe. Pair it with other Poison types for a cohesive look, especially those with a similar slimy aesthetic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Playful / Gritty Texture / Poisonous / Sleepy Time