Grimer

ベトベター · Tadmorv

GRIMER emerged from the sludge that settled on a polluted seabed. This POKéMON loves anything filthy. It constantly leaks a horribly germ- infested fluid from all over its body.

Type: poison
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Sludge Pokémon
Japanese: ベトベター
Height: 0.9 m
Weight: 30.0 kg
Habitat: Urban
Color: Purple
Shape: Arms

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Grimer.

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Grimer

Stage 1

Base form

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Muk

Stage 2

From Grimer

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 080

/255
Attack 080

/255
Defense 050

/255
Sp. Atk 040

/255
Sp. Def 050

/255
Speed 025

/255

§ III

Best Grimer cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 25 cards.

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§ IV

Grimer through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

3 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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02 KH

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.

2 cards
Base era → Black & White era
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03 K

kawayoo

kawayoo has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2009 through 2025, spanning Sun & Moon, XY, and Sword & Shield. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, balancing playful energy with clear, character-focused staging.

2 cards
XY era → Sun & Moon era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
Sun & Moon era → Scarlet & Violet era
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05 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Base era
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