Aya Kusube
Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.
“The Grimer card depicts this Poison-type Pokémon emerging from a murky setting, its wide eyes and playful grin reflecting its mischievous personality. The background features soft, blended colors that evoke a sense of mystery and the grime that defines Grimer's habitat. This scene captures a moment of curiosity, as Grimer seems ready to engage in its playful antics. It invites the viewer to consider the unique world of Pokémon, where even the most unassuming creatures have their own stories.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.
Taunt
Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
Spit Poison
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
