Grimer
Dragon · 57/97 · Common
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
57/97
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Grimer Worth?
Grimer (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Dragon set, card number 57/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Grimer Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Grimer (Dragon, 57/97) is worth around $16.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $16.55, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.01. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $16.55, Lightly Played $9.23, Moderately Played $12.23, Heavily Played $5.42, Damaged $1.01 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $76.00 — about 4.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Grimer?
Grading Grimer can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($16.55) and a PSA 10 ($76.00) is about $59.45 — a 4.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, PSA 8 $27.98. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.53 | $6.53 | $6.53 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $27.18 | $27.18 | $27.18 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $27.98 | $27.98 | $27.98 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.01 | $1.01 | $1.01 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.42 | $5.42 | $5.42 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.23 | $9.23 | $9.23 | 93 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.23 | $12.23 | $12.23 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.55 | 67 |
Is Grimer a Good Buy?
As a common, Grimer holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Grimer's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
