Brock's Graveler

Brock's Graveler was released in the Gym Heroes expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in English in August 2000. This set was designed to shift the game's focus toward the iconic Gym Leaders of the Kanto region, providing trainers with cards that reflected the signature Pokémon of characters like Brock, Misty, and Lt. Surge. The card depicts the character's signature rock-type companion in a style consistent with the classic Wizards of the Coast era, emphasizing its role as a sturdy, defensive battler within the Gym Leader theme.

The artwork for this card is credited to Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori sought to capture a sense of grounded, rugged personality for the Gym Leaders' teams, moving away from the generic wild encounters to show Pokémon that felt like partners with distinct temperaments. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to fit into fighting-type decks, contributing to the broader appeal of the Gym Heroes set among those collecting cards based on the anime's narrative arcs.