Grimer 78 / 110 Pokemon Card from Legendary Collection Set

About the Grimer Pokémon Card

Grimer is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Legendary Collection set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 78/110 and is classified as Common. The Legendary Collection set was released on May 24, 2002.

The card includes the flavor text: “Appears in filthy areas. Thrives by sucking up polluted sludge that is pumped out of factories.”.

Grimer Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Grimer

Card number: 78/110

Set: Legendary Collection

Series: Other

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 50

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: May 24, 2002

National Pokédex number: 88

Why Collect the Grimer Pokémon Card?

Grimer is most often collected as part of a complete Legendary Collection set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Grimer Pokémon Card

Grimer was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Grimer Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Grimer is about $65.94. Recent listings range from roughly $340 (low) to $341 (high), with a mid-point near $341. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Legendary Collection set has a median card value near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Legendary Collection set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Grimer Pokémon Card

Whether Grimer is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Grimer Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Grimer was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Other Printings of Grimer

Grimer appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Rocket Returns 56 (around $54.73), Aquapolis 79 (around $50.00) and Dragon 57 (around $36.27).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Grimer Pokémon Card

The Grimer pokémon card is a Common card from the Legendary Collection set (Other series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Legendary Collection set. Its current aggregated market price is about $65.94; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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