Grimer – Plasma Freeze (#45)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Grimer (#45) is a Common card from Black & White - Plasma Freeze released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Lure Poison attack, Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.31, Cardmarket average sale is €0.13, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.31
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.14
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Card Number
- 45
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Muk
Attacks & Strategy
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Lure Poison
[Psychic]
Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. - Sludge Toss [Psychic, Colorless, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Grimer from Plasma Freeze (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Grimer 45 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Grimer's Lure Poison for Psychic energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. The n...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Grimer Cards
Looking for other Grimer cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Freeze #45 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.31 |
�📦 Plasma Freeze Set Context
This Grimer is part of the Plasma Freeze expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Grimer card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Plasma Freeze are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Grimer 45 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Freeze expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Freeze is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Grimer with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Grimer card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Grimer works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.