Beartic Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm (bw8-41)

Overview

Beartic from the Plasma Storm set is a rare card numbered 41. This powerful Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the striking attack Glacier Drop. Its design captures the icy strength of its namesake with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1, Team Plasma
• Evolves From: Cubchoo
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: They love the cold seas of the north. They create pathways around the ocean waters by freezing their own breath.
• Image: /images/bw8/bw8-41.jpg

Attacks

• Powerful Rage — 20 damage times the number of damage counters on Beartic.
• Glacier Drop — 90 damage and forces the opponent to discard the top card of their deck.

Key Printings

The key printing of Beartic in the Pokémon TCG is this rare card from the Plasma Storm set, numbered 41. It features two attacks: Powerful Rage, which deals 20 damage times the number of damage counters on Beartic, and Glacier Drop, which deals 90 damage and forces the opponent to discard the top card of their deck.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “bw8” and the card number 41. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it is illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The subtype is Stage 1, Team Plasma.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Beartic card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set features Beartic as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon aligned with Team Plasma. It is notable for its high HP and strategic attacks that combine damage scaling and deck disruption. The set’s aesthetic is enhanced by 5ban Graphics’ dynamic illustration style.

This Beartic card remains a striking collectible for fans of the Plasma Storm series and those interested in Water-type Pokémon with tactical versatility.