Japanese Pokémon card featuring Grimer (ベトベター) with 50 HP and Level 15, illustrated in a cartoon style within an industrial setting. Includes Japanese text, green border, two attacks—“ベトベトえき” and “どくえき”—and card number No.088. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Back side of a Japanese Pokémon trading card from the 1996 Pocket Monsters Card Game, featuring a central Poké Ball with swirling blue background and white rays. Yellow text reads “POCKET MONSTERS,” with a yellow ribbon below stating “CARD GAME.” Copyright details are printed at the bottom.

Japanese Grimer (ベトベター) Pokémon card placed on a wooden surface, showing Grimer in an industrial setting with pipes. Features 50 HP, Level 15, green border, two attacks—“ベトベトえき” and “どくえき”—and card number No.088. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Back side of a Japanese Pokémon trading card placed on a wooden surface, showing a central Poké Ball with radiating white beams on a blue background. Yellow curved text reads “POCKET MONSTERS,” with a yellow ribbon labeled “CARD GAME.” Includes 1996 copyright information.

Grimer Series II #88 Japanese Pokemon Card Vending

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The Grimer Series II #88 Japanese Pokémon Card (Vending Edition) is a quirky and collectible relic from the 1998 Japanese vending machine release, known for its exclusive artwork and offbeat mechanics. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida, this card features Grimer in its original Japanese form (ベトベター), with 50 HP and a unique “Sludge Liquid” ability that adds strategic depth by placing a Sludge marker on opponents, increasing their retreat cost. As part of Expansion Sheet 2, it carries nostalgic charm and gameplay novelty, making it a standout for collectors seeking rare, region-exclusive cards with vintage flair. With PSA 10 versions reaching over $85 in value, this card blends affordability with long-term investment appeal.

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