01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Morgrem)

HP 170

TypeDarkness

RarityRare Shiny

IllustratorKouki Saitou

WeaknessGrass ×2

Retreat●●●

SetShining Fates Shiny Vault

Released2021

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Shiny
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$2.29 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Grimmsnarl — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #861).
Required for any complete Grimmsnarl master set across eras.
Collectors of the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Grimmsnarl with 170 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Dark Oath

As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent's Active Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless more.

Energy Press Cost: Darkness + Colorless + Colorless · 100+ damage

This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Weakness: Grass ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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