Granbull BREAKthrough (xy8-99) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Granbull from the BREAKthrough set is an uncommon card with 120 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the attack Tantrum, offering a straightforward option in battle. As card number 99, it fits neatly into many collections.

Quick Facts

Stats & Attacks

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Snubbull)
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Startling Bark: Flip a coin; if heads, choose 3 random cards from your opponent’s hand, reveal them, then shuffle them into their deck.
• Tantrum: Deals 120 damage but causes Granbull to become Confused.

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Granbull card from the XY BREAKthrough expansion, card number 99. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Granbull card. Identification is straightforward by set code “xy8” and card number “99.” The card’s artwork by Naoki Saito and its Fairy typing further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining edge and surface quality is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): This set features Granbull as a Stage 1 Fairy-type with disruptive hand control and a powerful but risky attack. It fits well into decks that leverage status conditions and hand disruption, though its high retreat cost requires strategic play.