Grimer

Grimer

Selected Masterpiece • 57/82
Market Price $1.17
Team Rocket Base 2000
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Grimer, a small, sludge-like Pokémon, peeking out from beneath a manhole cover. Its wide eyes and slightly open mouth suggest a mix of curiosity and mischief as it observes the world above. The scene captures a moment of intrigue, as Grimer seems to be contemplating its next move in the urban landscape. This snapshot invites the viewer to imagine the hidden life of Pokémon in the streets, blending seamlessly into their surroundings.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
24/04/2000

Poison Gas

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Sticky Hands

10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost