Snover (BREAKthrough 39) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Snover is a Common Pokémon card from the BREAKthrough set (xy8-39). A Basic with 80 HP, it features the attack Double Smash and makes a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Evolves From: None
• Subtypes: Basic
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Snover is from the BREAKthrough set, numbered 39. It is a common rarity card and features two attacks:
– Powder Snow — puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep.
– Double Smash — deals 30 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy8-39” and the illustrator Yukiko Baba. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy8/xy8-39.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with a moderate retreat cost and no special abilities, preserving the card’s condition is essential for collectors. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (XY8): This set includes the Snover card as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with useful sleep-inducing and damage-dealing attacks. It fits well into casual collections and provides a flavorful representation of the Pokémon’s berry-growing trait.