Pooka
Grimer
#3/48 in Mystery of the Fossils, Common, 50 HP, Grass, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
- Card number
- #3/48
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 50 HP
- Type
- Grass
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- June 21, 1997
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Original name
- ベトベター
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Collector Notes
Grimer
Grimer appears in the Japanese print of Mystery of the Fossils, released on June 21, 1997. Grimer is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Mystery of the Fossils set contains 48 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Collector Insights
Grimer is a Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the "Mystery of the Fossils" set, released on June 21, 1997. The card has a rarity of Common and is associated with the theme color #949f72. Its primary attack, Nasty Goo, costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage, while also having a 50% chance to paralyze the defending Pokémon. The secondary attack, Minimize, requires one Grass Energy and reduces all damage done by attacks to Grimer during the opponent’s next turn by 20 points. This ability applies after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. The card’s design emphasizes defensive and disruptive strategies through its dual attack mechanics. It serves as a versatile option for players focusing on control or disruption in gameplay.
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