Grimer

Grimer

Selected Masterpiece • 100/189
Market Price $0.21
Darkness Ablaze Sword & Shield 2020
The Illustrator

Ryota Murayama

Ryota Murayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2014, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including appearances in Darkness Ablaze and Paradox Rift, and include both Pokémon and Trainer cards.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Grimer card captures the Pokémon in a moment of animated expression, its mouth wide open as if in the midst of a playful shout. Set against a backdrop that suggests a gritty urban environment, the scene feels alive with energy, highlighting Grimer's character as a mischievous inhabitant of a world where pollution is part of its existence. The swirling sludge around it adds a sense of movement, making it seem as if Grimer is ready to engage in a playful encounter. This snapshot reflects both the charm and the ch”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Darkness
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
14/08/2020

Stomp Off

Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.

Sludge Whirlpool

50
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost