Koga’s Grimer 78/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Released: Oct 16, 2000
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #88
- Card Number 78/132
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date16/10/2000
- SeriesGym
- Expansion Gym Challenge
- 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
- Sludge Grip

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
- Sludge Toss20


Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Koga’s Grimer with wide, startled eyes and a gaping mouth, oozing purple sludge against a textured, grimy background, emphasizing its toxic and unpredictable nature in a murky environment.
Playability Overview
Koga’s Grimer can strategically disrupt your opponent’s setup by forcing unfavorable switches and poisoning, but its reliance on a coin flip and low HP limit its consistent impact.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Toxic SwampThis Grimer card has a gritty, murky vibe that perfectly fits a "Polluted Waters" page. The green and brown tones evoke a sense of sludge and decay, making it an ideal match for other Poison types and any cards featuring swampy or industrial settings. Pair it with cards that have a similar dark aesthetic for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Eerie / Grungy / Toxic Waste / Urban Decay

































