Cubchoo Collector’s Guide: Next Destinies (bw4-36)

Character Intro

Cubchoo is a Common Pokémon card from the Next Destinies set, numbered 36. It features 70 HP and two attacks: Sniffle and Belt. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: Its nose is always running. It sniffs the snot back up because the mucus provides the raw material for its moves.
• Attacks:
• Sniffle (Water): During your next turn, this Pokémon’s Belt attack’s base damage is 40.
• Belt (Water + Colorless): Deals 20 damage.

Attacks & Strategy

• Open with Sniffle to set up Belt for your following turn; it boosts Belt’s base damage to 40.
• Belt provides immediate 20 damage pressure, with the potential to scale after a Sniffle turn.

Key Printings

This exact Cubchoo card appears in the Black & White series, specifically the Next Destinies expansion, numbered 36. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Cubchoo card. Identifiers include the set code “bw4” and card ID “bw4-36.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw4/bw4-36.jpg for visual verification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. No additional tournament or play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Cubchoo card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for collectors focusing on the Next Destinies set or Water-type Pokémon.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: This set includes Cubchoo as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with simple but thematic attacks reflecting its unique characteristics. It fits well into collections emphasizing the Black & White era’s diverse Pokémon roster.

For collectors seeking a playful and distinctive Water-type Basic Pokémon from the Next Destinies set, this Cubchoo card offers a delightful addition with its unique flavor text and balanced gameplay potential.