Grumpig (Crystal Guardians 20) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grumpig is a Rare Pokémon card from the Crystal Guardians set, numbered 20. It features 80 HP and the ability Thick Fat, providing a sturdy presence in battle. Its attack, Circular Steps, adds a unique tactical option for players. This card offers a balanced mix of defense and offense for collectors and competitors alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Spoink)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Thick Fat (reduces Fire and Water attack damage by 30)
• Attack: Circular Steps (10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play, excluding Grumpig)
• Set Code: ex14
• Series: ex
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Image URL: /images/ex14/ex14-20.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Grumpig from the Crystal Guardians set, numbered 20. It is a rare card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a notable artist in the Pokémon TCG community.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (ex14), card number (20), and rarity (Rare). The card’s Psychic type and Thick Fat Poké-Body are key gameplay identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes:
– Thick Fat provides notable damage reduction against Fire and Water types.
– Circular Steps can scale well in multiplayer or crowded board states.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Mitsuhiro Arita. Proper storage will maintain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): This set includes Grumpig as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 card with a unique damage-reducing ability and a scalable attack. The set is known for its detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements, though the exact release date of this card is unknown.