Grimer 45/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Released: May 8, 2013
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About Grimer
Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #88
- Card Number 45/116
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date08/05/2013
- SeriesBlack & White
- Expansion Plasma Freeze
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Lure Poison

Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
- Sludge Toss30



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Grimer emerging from a dark, swirling sludge vortex, its gooey body animated with a mischievous expression, as it reaches out with a dripping, slime-covered arm toward the glowing light.
Playability Overview
Grimer offers strategic disruption by potentially poisoning and switching your opponent’s active Pokémon, but its reliance on a coin flip and modest damage limits consistent offensive pressure.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Toxic ShadowsThis Grimer artwork has a dark and moody vibe, with the swirling shadows and glowing background creating a sense of mystery. It would fit nicely on a "Creepy Creatures" page. Pair it with other Poison types or eerie Pokémon like Muk to enhance that sinister atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Mysterious / Dark Purple / Poisonous Presence / Urban Pollution









































