Grimer 088/165
Set: 151
Released: Sep 22, 2023
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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 088/165
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorNisota Niso
- Release Date22/09/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion 151
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Gummy Press10

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost is Colorless more.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a joyful Grimer emerging from a murky, polluted sewer pool, its gooey body glistening under dim light amid floating debris and toxic sludge, embodying its connection to contaminated environments.
Playability Overview
Grimer can strategically hinder opponents' mobility by increasing retreat costs, making it useful for slowing down their ability to switch Pokémon while chipping away with steady damage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Polluted PuddlesGrimer's art really captures that murky vibe, perfect for a "Toxic Environment" page. The colors are grimy and muted, which makes it a great fit with other Pokémon that thrive in polluted settings. Pair it with cards like Muk or even Koffing to enhance that sludge theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Gloomy / Murky Colors / Pollution / Sludge Life





















