Cubchoo (Darkness Ablaze 48) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cubchoo from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Common card numbered 48. With 70 HP and the attack Icicle, it’s a simple, charming Basic Pokémon that slots neatly into a Sword & Shield-era binder.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Attacks:
• Chop (10 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Icicle (30 damage, 1 Water + 1 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: When this Pokémon is in good health, its snot becomes thicker and stickier. It will smear its snot on anyone it doesn’t like.
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cubchoo appears in Darkness Ablaze as a Common, card number 48. It’s a Basic Water-type Pokémon illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh3” and regulation mark “D.” It is commonly referenced as “Cubchoo Darkness Ablaze 48.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Cubchoo card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and artwork, store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. As a Basic with a moderate Retreat Cost, it’s easy to handle during casual play; collectors should prioritize keeping it mint.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Cubchoo appears as a Basic Water-type with straightforward attacks, expressive flavor text, and detailed illustration—an easy, satisfying pickup for Sword & Shield set builders.