Grimer (ex3-57) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grimer is a Common Pokémon card from the Dragon set, numbered 57. With 50 HP and the straightforward attack Pound, it’s a simple, classic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Pound (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy)
• Poison Spurt (Discard a Grass Energy attached to Grimer to Poison the Defending Pokémon, costs 1 Grass Energy)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Dragon” set, identified as card number 57 with a Common rarity. It stands out due to its Grass typing and the artwork by Yuka Morii, which is exclusive to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

• Set code: “ex3”
• Card ID: “ex3-57”
• Image reference: /images/ex3/ex3-57.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but the overall legality status remains unknown. It has no abilities but features two attacks, including a Poison effect that requires discarding a Grass Energy.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from an older set with unknown release date, it is advisable to store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon (ex3): This set includes the Grass-type Grimer as a Basic Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. The set is notable for its unique typings and the artistic contributions of Yuka Morii. The card fits well into collectors’ sets focusing on unusual typings or the Dragon series.