Snom Collector’s Guide: Temporal Forces (sv5-45)

Character Intro

Snom from the Temporal Forces set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 45. It has 50 HP and features the attack Powder Snow. This straightforward Water-type Basic is an easy addition to any collection focused on this intriguing set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Powder Snow (10 damage, causes Sleep)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Flavor Text: “It eats snow that has accumulated on the ground. It prefers soft, freshly fallen snow, so it will eat its way up a mountain, aiming for the peak.”
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv5
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Snom card is from the Scarlet & Violet series set “Temporal Forces,” card number 45. It features the Water type and is classified as a Common rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

This Snom card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sv5,” number 45, and the illustrator Orca’s distinctive artwork. The card’s Water type, retreat cost of 2, and Metal weakness are also key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its single attack, Powder Snow, can put opposing Pokémon to sleep, which may offer tactical advantages in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its moderate retreat cost and simple design, it is best kept flat and handled gently to avoid edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Introduces this charming Water-type Snom with a sleep-inducing attack and a thematic flavor text emphasizing its snowy mountain habitat. This set focuses on new Scarlet & Violet Pokémon with fresh artwork by Orca.