Grumpig (ex8-32) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grumpig from the Deoxys set is an Uncommon card with 80 HP. It features the Carefree ability and the attack Extra Ball. This card is number 32 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Spoink
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: Carefree (Grumpig can’t be Confused)
• Attacks:
• Hypnoblast: 20 damage, puts Defending Pokémon to Sleep
• Extra Ball: 50+ damage, does 30 more if Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Deoxys set (ex8), numbered 32, and classified as an Uncommon card. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The card’s Psychic typing and Carefree ability make it a notable entry in the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (ex8), card number (32), and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s Psychic type, Carefree ability, and attack names also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Carefree ability provides a strategic advantage by preventing confusion, and its attacks offer both status effects and damage potential, especially against Pokémon-ex.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, preserving the artwork and edges is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Deoxys (ex8): Features Grumpig as a Stage 1 Psychic-type with a unique ability and versatile attacks, fitting the set’s theme of powerful and strategic Pokémon. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the Deoxys expansion.