Team Rocket’s Grimer Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Grimer from the Destined Rivals set is a common card numbered 123. This Basic Darkness-type has 80 HP and the attack Corrosive Sludge. Its straightforward design makes it a solid addition for collectors seeking classic Team Rocket-themed cards.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: Born from sludge, these Pokémon now gather in polluted places and increase the bacteria in their bodies.
• Attack: Corrosive Sludge (Costs Darkness + Colorless; discards the Defending Pokémon and all attached cards at the end of your opponent’s next turn)
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the “Destined Rivals” set (set code sv10) as card number 123. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Mousho. No alternate printings or special variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv10 and card number 123. The card’s market reference query is “Team Rocket’s Grimer Destined Rivals 123.” The image of this card can be found at: /images/sv10/sv10-123.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with a moderate retreat cost and no special abilities, preserving condition is key. Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the Mousho artwork. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep its value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Features Team Rocket’s Grimer as a basic Darkness-type with a unique attack that can remove the opponent’s Active Pokémon and attached cards after their next turn—fitting its polluted, sludge-themed niche within the Scarlet & Violet context.