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Grimer
Platinum 75/127 • common
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 75/127
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.50
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Search your deck for Grimer and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
It was born when sludge in a dirty stream was exposed to the moon's X-rays. It appears among filth.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Grimer card, numbered 75/127, was released in the Platinum expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2009. As part of the wider Platinum series, the set was designed to introduce elements from the Pokémon Platinum video game, focusing on the mysterious Distortion World and the legendary Giratina. The expansion marked a shift in the game's aesthetic, incorporating more dynamic card borders and a renewed focus on Pokémon SP, which represented Pokémon belonging to specific trainers.
The artwork for this particular Grimer was created by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s approach to common cards like Grimer often emphasizes the creature's character design and basic physiology within its natural environment. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for players building their decks during the Diamond and Pearl era, reflecting the set's goal of balancing competitive gameplay with an accessible, wide-reaching collection for fans of all levels.
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