Muk, Grimer, and Tropius from ‘Star Birth!’

Pokemon has revealed a new Muk line and Tropius from Japan’s upcoming set S9 Star Birth, which releases there on January 14th. Cards from Star Birth are expected to become part of the international set Brilliant Stars in February.

Grimer – Darkness – HP80
Basic Pokemon

[D] Poison Gas: Your opponent’s Active Pokemon is now Poisoned.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 3


Muk – Darkness – HP130
Stage 1 – Evolves from Grimer

Ability: Sludge Road
If your opponent’s Active Pokemon is Poisoned, its Retreat Cost is [C] more.

[D][C][C] Shrieking Poison: 90 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokemon is now Poisoned and Confused.

Weakness: Fighting (x2)
Resistance: None
Retreat: 3


Tropius – Grass – HP110
Basic Pokemon

Ability: Healing Shade
Each of your Pokemon that has any [G] Energy attached to it can’t be affected by Confusion. If those Pokemon are already Confused, remove that Special Condition.

[G][G][C] Slicing Blade: 100 damage.

Weakness: Fire (x2)
Resistance: none
Retreat: 1