Collector’s Guide: Grimer (Fossil Set, #48)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Grimer
• Set: Fossil (base3)
• Card Number: 48
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 50
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Weakness: Psychic (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Grimer card is from the Fossil expansion, identified by set code “base3”. It features two attacks:

• Nasty Goo: Deals 10 damage and may paralyze the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Minimize: Reduces all damage done to Grimer during your opponent’s next turn by 20 (after Weakness and Resistance).

No abilities or evolutions are present on this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Fossil
• Card Number: 48
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Type: Grass
• Subtypes: Basic
• Print Variants: None reported
• Regulation Mark: None
• Release Date: Unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Fossil Grimer card:

• Store in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to avoid fading and warping.
• Handle with clean hands to minimize oils and dirt transfer.
• Store in a cool, dry place to maintain card integrity over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This set focuses on Pokémon revived from fossils, featuring unique typings and nostalgic designs. Grimer’s Fossil printing is notable for its Grass typing and simple but effective attacks that reflect its toxic sludge theme.

This guide covers the exact Fossil printing of Grimer (#48) as identified by the base3 set code and illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Legality status is unknown, and no alternate print variants are documented.