The 1999 Pokémon Fossil release featuring Grimer, card number 48. This Basic Grass-type card offers strategic gameplay with its distinctive paralysis-inducing attack.
Grimer
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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Illustrations by Mitsuhiro Arita bring this Poison-type creature to life, capturing its essence as a sludge-dwelling organism that thrives in polluted environments. For collectors, this Common rarity card represents a foundational piece of the early TCG era, appealing to those focused on completing the original Fossil set or building nostalgic collections. Beyond its visual appeal, Grimer offers distinct strategic value in gameplay. As a Basic Pokémon with 50 HP, it serves as an accessible entry point for new players. Its Colorless-type attack, Nasty Goo, allows players to flip a coin to potentially Paralyze the Defending Pokémon, adding an element of risk and reward to matches. Additionally, the Grass-type Minimize attack provides defensive utility by reducing incoming damage by 20 points during the opponent's next turn. This combination of offensive disruption and defensive mitigation makes it a versatile tool in early-game strategies. Whether you are hunting for specific cards to complete your Fossil collection or seeking to understand the mechanics of early Pokémon designs, this card remains a significant part of the franchise's history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Grimer
Game
Pokémon
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Common
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
50
Grass
Basic
Psychic ×2
1
88
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Attack: Nasty Goo (10)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack: Minimize
All damage done by attacks to Grimer during your opponent's next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.
