Beartic (Emerging Powers 31) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Beartic from the Emerging Powers set is a Rare card numbered 31 with 130 HP. Featuring the standout attack Superpower, it offers a blend of durability and hitting power that appeals to both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Cubchoo
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “It freezes its breath to create fangs and claws of ice to fight with. Cold northern areas are its habitat.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Beartic appears in the Emerging Powers set, identified by card number 31.

Attacks

• Icy Wind: Deals 30 damage and puts the defending Pokémon to sleep.
• Superpower: Deals 60+ damage; if you choose the extra damage, Beartic takes 20 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Water type, Stage 1 subtype, unique artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, set code bw2-31, and Rare classification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategy revolves around inflicting a status condition and delivering high damage at the cost of self-damage, rewarding careful sequencing and mitigation.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching the surface. Store in a stable environment to prevent warping and preserve the artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Introduces Beartic as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon focused on status effects and strong attacks, complementing its icy theme and northern habitat flavor.