Grimer 084/172
Set: Brilliant Stars
Released: Feb 25, 2022
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About Grimer
The wastewater coming from factories is clean these days, so Grimer have nothing to eat. They're said to be on the verge of extinction.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #88
- Card Number 084/172
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
- Release Date25/02/2022
- Regulation MarkF
- SeriesSword & Shield
- Expansion Brilliant Stars
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Poison Gas

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Grimer emerging from a toxic sludge pool, its dripping, gooey form animated with mischievous eyes and a wide mouth, surrounded by a misty, polluted environment hinting at industrial contamination.
Playability Overview
Grimer’s ability to poison with a single Energy cost helps apply early status pressure, making it a useful tactical tool for gradually weakening opponents over time.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Toxic SwampGrimer’s art really captures that gunky, polluted vibe perfectly. With its murky coloring and the unsettling look of the sludge, this card deserves a spot on a "Hazardous Environment" page. Pair it with other Poison types like Muk or even some Water types that share that murky aesthetic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Eerie / Grimy / Pollution / Survival Instincts





















