Grumpig

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): EX trainer Kit 2 (Plusle)
Rarity (source): None
Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
Source reference: tk-ex-p-3

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The Pokémon’s story

Grumpig carries several black pearls that amplify its psychic waves. When it acts, it begins a strange dance and can take control of an opponent. The effort has a cost: the Pokédex says it struggles to breathe while using this power. The pearls themselves are described as extremely valuable. Behind its almost ceremonial movements therefore lies a powerful technique dependent on its body and these rare objects.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Omega Ruby mentions Grumpig's breathing difficulty when it amplifies its powers with its black pearls. Pokémon Alpha Sapphire describes their very high value and the dance accompanying their use. Its spectacular power thus demands visible physical effort.

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Card details

HP: 70
Type (source): Psychic
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Spoink
Pokédex number: 326
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Psychic

Printed card text — English

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Attacks

Snap Tail

Cost: Colorless

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Psypunch

Cost: Psychic · Colorless

Damage: 40

Documented variants

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normal · standard

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