Remoraid (BREAKthrough XY8-32) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Remoraid from the BREAKthrough set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 32. With 60 HP and the straightforward Water Gun attack, it’s a simple, vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Ion Pool: Discard any Stadium card in play (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Water Gun: Deals 20 damage (cost: 1 Water, 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: Using its dorsal fin as a suction pad, it clings to a Mantine’s underside to scavenge for leftovers.
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki
• Image URL: /images/xy8/xy8-32.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Remoraid from the BREAKthrough set (set code xy8), card number 32. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Remoraid card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy8), card number (32), and illustrator credit to Suwama Chiaki.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features no special abilities but has two simple attacks useful for discarding Stadium cards or dealing modest damage.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant illustration by Suwama Chiaki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Introduced Remoraid as a Basic Water-type with practical attacks and a unique flavor text emphasizing its ecological niche. This set is known for its dynamic artwork and diverse Pokémon roster, with Remoraid fitting in as a modest but charming addition.

This concise guide should assist collectors and players in identifying and appreciating the Remoraid card from the BREAKthrough set.