Abomasnow – BREAKthrough (xy8-40) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Abomasnow from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare card numbered 40 with 130 HP. This frosty Pokémon features the chilling attack Frost Breath and the utility-focused Ice Age, making it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Snover)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Attacks:
• Ice Age: Deals 80 damage and paralyzes Dragon-type Active Pokémon.
• Frost Breath: Deals 110 damage.
• Flavor Text: “It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.”
• Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKthrough set, card number 40. It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants. The card’s Water typing is notable for a Pokémon typically associated with Ice and Grass types in other media.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “xy8” and card number “40.” The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it features a unique illustrator credit to Naoyo Kimura.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its high retreat cost and specific attack effects, it is best kept as a collectible rather than a competitive play piece.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): This set includes Abomasnow as a rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon. The set focuses on dynamic battle strategies, and Abomasnow’s attacks provide tactical options against Dragon-type opponents. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize its snowy mountain habitat and elusive nature.

This guide covers the exact printing of Abomasnow from BREAKthrough, providing collectors with essential details for identification and care.