Chien-Pao Collector’s Guide: Surging Sparks #56

Character Intro

Chien-Pao #56 from Surging Sparks is a Rare, Basic Water-type with 120 HP. Its signature ability, Snow Sink, pressures Stadium-heavy strategies, while Icicle Loop delivers reliable damage and tempo by bouncing Energy. A cool, thematic design makes it a standout for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Chien-Pao
• Stage: Basic
• Type: Water
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Ability: Snow Sink – discard a Stadium when played from hand to Bench
• Attack: Icicle Loop – 120 damage, returns an Energy attached to this Pokémon to your hand
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv8
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Illustrator: Unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Surging Sparks printing of Chien-Pao, card number 56. It is a Rare, Basic Water-type Pokémon with 120 HP, featuring the Snow Sink ability and the Icicle Loop attack. No other print variants are currently documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this Chien-Pao. It’s identified by set code “sv8,” number 56, and regulation mark “H.” Its ability and attack further distinguish it from other Chien-Pao printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card with a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. With the illustrator and release date unknown, preserving physical condition is especially important. Avoid bends, scratches, and edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Debuts Chien-Pao as a Rare Water-type Basic with an ability that discards Stadiums and an attack dealing 120 damage while returning an Energy to hand. The set broadens Water-deck tactics with versatile mechanics.

For collectors and players alike, this Chien-Pao from Surging Sparks blends utility and power in a clean, thematic presentation—an appealing pickup for Water enthusiasts and set completers.