Grimer (Team Rocket 57) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Grimer from the Team Rocket set is a Basic Pokémon card with 40 HP, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It features two attacks: Poison Gas, which puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep, and Sticky Hands, which can deal variable damage and potentially paralyze the opponent. This card is classified as Common and has a Grass type with a Psychic weakness (×2). Its retreat cost is 1, and it has no abilities or resistances. The card’s flavor text notes that Grimers are formed in waste-processing plants and can infiltrate towns through sewers.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 57
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This Grimer card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5” and card number 57. The card’s legality status is unknown, and it is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve or top loader.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced a darker theme with Pokémon associated with the villainous Team Rocket. Grimer fits this motif as a toxic, sludge-based Pokémon. The card’s Grass typing is unique compared to Grimer’s usual Poison type, reflecting the set’s thematic choices.

Legality: unknown