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Grubbin
Temporal Forces 018/162 • common
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Number
- 018/162
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.13
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
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Its natural enemies, like Rookidee, may flee rather than risk getting caught in its large mandibles that can snap thick tree branches.
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Where it came from
Grubbin 018/162 was released as part of the Temporal Forces expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2024. As a common card, it serves as a foundational piece of the set's mechanical structure, designed to integrate with the newer Paradox Pokémon themes introduced in the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a standard grass-type basic Pokémon intended for gameplay and set completion, reflecting the core aesthetic of the modern era of the game.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Nelnal, a prolific contributor to the Pokémon TCG who often captures creatures in dynamic or naturally curious poses. In this iteration, the design emphasizes the insectoid, larval characteristics of Grubbin, consistent with the artist's goal of portraying the creature in its native habitat. Like most common cards in contemporary sets, it was received primarily as a functional utility piece for players and a collectable entry for fans of the Alola region's creatures.
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