Beartic (Darkness Ablaze 49) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Beartic from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare card numbered 49. With 140 HP and the headline attack Frozen Slice, it makes a striking, sturdy addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cubchoo)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This Beartic card appears in Darkness Ablaze with the card number 49.

Attacks

• Slash — 40 damage for two Colorless Energy
• Frozen Slice — 150 damage; this Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself

Abilities

• None

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is identified by the set code “swsh3-49” and is part of the Sword & Shield series. The illustrator Masakazu Fukuda’s signature style is a key identifying feature.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handling with clean hands or gloves is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Beartic as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with high HP and strong attacks, emphasizing a balance of offense and self-damage risk with Frozen Slice. The set showcases detailed artwork and a unique icy theme for this Pokémon.