Grimer 57/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Unearth a piece of Pokémon TCG history with the Grimer (57/82) card from the Team Rocket expansion. Released in 2000, this Common rarity Basic Pokémon card features the infamous Sludge Pokémon in its early Grass-type incarnation, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. With 40 HP and a simple retreat cost of one Colorless energy, Grimer serves as a nostalgic addition to any collector’s archive or a quirky inclusion in retro-themed decks. Its design captures the gritty, mischievous essence of Team Rocket’s underground operations, making it a standout piece from one of the franchise’s most memorable early sets/

Grimer’s in-game abilities reflect its toxic nature, featuring two distinct attacks: Poison Gas, which puts the defending Pokémon to sleep, and Sticky Hands, a coin-flip attack that deals variable damage and may paralyze the opponent. Notably, the English version of this card altered the effect of Poison Gas from the original Japanese print—where it inflicted poison—to instead cause sleep, a change made during localization. This subtle difference, along with slight artwork adjustments, makes the English Team Rocket print a unique collector's item. The card’s Pokédex entry humorously notes that "Grimers are formed in waste-processing plants," adding to its charm and lore.