#45 Grimer - Plasma Freeze (bw9)
Grimer is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. Its attacks include "Lure Poison," which costs one Psychic energy and allows the player to flip a coin, switching an opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending one while applying the Poison status, and "Sludge Toss," requiring three energy (Psychic and two Colorless) to deal 30 damage. The card's flavor text describes Grimer as a creature born from sludge that thrives in polluted environments, accumulating bacteria in its body. It belongs to the Black & White series, released in 2013 as part of the Plasma Freeze set, and is classified as a Common rarity card with the number 45. The Pokémon has no resistances but is weak to Psychic-type attacks, dealing double damage. Artist Hajime Kusajima designed the card, and it is listed in the Pokédex under number 88. This card emphasizes strategic positioning and status effects through its unique abilities.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Common
Artist
Hajime Kusajima
Release Date
5/8/2013

Plasma Freeze
Black & White
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