Alolan Grimer (Team Up 83) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Grimer from the Team Up set is a Common card numbered 83. It has 70 HP and features the attack Chemical Breath. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attack: Chemical Breath — does 20+ damage plus 50 more for each Special Condition on the opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Flavor Text: “The crystals on Grimer’s body are lumps of toxins. If one falls off, lethal poisons leak out.”
• Illustrator: SATOSHI NAKAI
• Card ID: sm9-83
• Set: Team Up (Sun & Moon)
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Alolan Grimer from the Team Up set, identified as card number 83. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or promo versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm9,” card number 83, and the illustrator SATOSHI NAKAI. The card’s Darkness type and distinctive Chemical Breath attack also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its moderate HP and conditional attack damage make it situational in gameplay, relying on inflicting Special Conditions on the opponent.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from the Sun & Moon era, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or moisture to maintain the vivid artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features a diverse range of Pokémon with thematic team-based artwork. Alolan Grimer stands out with its toxic crystal design and strategic attack that scales with Special Conditions, fitting well into the set’s dynamic gameplay style.