Swinub (BREAKthrough 80) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Swinub is a Common Pokémon from the BREAKthrough set, numbered 80. A Basic Fighting-type with 60 HP, it offers straightforward gameplay with Powder Snow and Mud-Slap—simple attacks that make it an easy fit for casual play and collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Powder Snow: Puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Mud-Slap: Deals 40 damage (cost: 2 Fighting, 1 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “If it smells something enticing, it dashes off headlong to find the source of the aroma.”
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Set Code: xy8
• Card Number: 80
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Swinub card from the BREAKthrough set (xy8-80). It is a straightforward, Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card with no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code (xy8), card number (80), and illustrator (Atsuko Nishida). The card’s Fighting type and unique attack combination help distinguish it from other Swinub printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown. This Swinub is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its modest HP and simple attacks make it a basic choice for casual play rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protection applies: use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve condition and the vibrant artwork by Atsuko Nishida.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Features Swinub as card number 80 with simple attacks and charming flavor text. Its common rarity keeps it accessible for both players and collectors.