Curatorial Commentary
The card features Koga's Grimer, a purple, sludgy Pokémon with large eyes and a mouth that appears to be open wide. The background shows a textured, earthy environment that suggests a grimy or polluted area. The overall scene emphasizes the Pokémon's slimy and toxic appearance.
Essay · Gym Challenge
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Catalogue plate
№ 78/132
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulSimple
MoodHumorousQuirky
CompositionBasicStatic
PaletteLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Sludge Grip
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Sludge Toss
20
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Gym Challenge, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Grimer
The Grimer canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
