Cubchoo Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #28

Character Intro

Cubchoo is a Common Pokémon card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 28. It has 70 HP and features the attack Powder Snow. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• No resistances
• No abilities
• Attacks:
• Powder Snow: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Asleep. Deals 10 damage.
• Rest: Heals 60 damage from Cubchoo but puts it to Sleep.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Cubchoo from the Emerging Powers set, card number 28. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Cubchoo card. Identifiers include its set code “bw2” and its card ID “bw2-28.” The card features no regulation mark, and its subtype is Basic.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Cubchoo card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for beginner collectors or those completing the Emerging Powers set. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain the card’s artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): Cubchoo appears as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with modest HP and simple but strategic attacks. Its inclusion adds a subtle Ice-type flavor through its flavor text and attack effects, despite its Water typing. This card complements the set’s theme of emerging new powers and evolving strategies.