Castform Snowy Form Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Castform Snowy Form from the Chilling Reign set is a common card numbered 34 with 70 HP. It features the ability Weather Reading and the attack Frosty Typhoon. This card offers a crisp addition to any collection focused on weather-themed Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Ability: Weather Reading — If you have 8 or more Stadium cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in this Pokémon’s attack costs.
• Attack: Frosty Typhoon — Deals 120 damage; cannot be used on the next turn. Cost: 2 Water + 1 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its whole body is chilled, and its skin is partially frozen!”
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

The key printing of Castform Snowy Form is from the Chilling Reign set, card number 34. This Common rarity card features artwork by miki kudo and is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique ability and a powerful attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. Identifiers include the set code “swsh6” and the card ID “swsh6-34”. The card is marked with regulation symbol “E” and has no retreat cost.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to ignore Energy costs under specific conditions and a strong attack make it an interesting strategic choice, though tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Castform Snowy Form in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to avoid wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Castform Snowy Form as a thematic Water-type Basic Pokémon with a unique Weather Reading ability and a powerful Frosty Typhoon attack, emphasizing icy conditions and strategic play.