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Grimer
Aquapolis 79/147 • common
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- 79/147
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $25.87
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Grimer card, numbered 79/147, was released in the Aquapolis expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2002. This set was notable for being the third installment in the e-Card Series, which utilized specialized dot-code technology on the card borders. These codes, when scanned through a Nintendo Game Boy Advance e-Reader peripheral, unlocked pokedex entries, minigames, or musical animations, reflecting the era's experimentation with integrating digital experiences into physical collectibles.
The illustration for this card was rendered by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG franchise. Himeno is known for a distinctively whimsical and expressive style that often emphasizes the character's personality within their natural habitat. For this Grimer, the design leans into the creature’s sludge-based aesthetic, utilizing soft shading and a muted color palette to capture the character's typical environment, consistent with the broader artistic direction of the Aquapolis set.
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