Abomasnow Collector’s Guide: Chilling Reign #10

Character Intro

Abomasnow from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare card numbered 10 with 140 HP. It features the ability Toughness Boost and the attack Mega Punch. This card offers a solid blend of durability and power for strategic play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1, Single Strike
• Evolves From: Snover
• Ability: Toughness Boost — Grants +50 HP to your other Single Strike Pokémon except Abomasnow, but only one such ability can be active at a time.
• Attack: Mega Punch — Costs Grass + 2 Colorless energy, deals 90 damage.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Legality: unknown
• Image URL: /images/swsh6/swsh6-10.jpg

Key Printings

The key printing of Abomasnow in the Pokémon TCG is this Rare card from the Chilling Reign set, numbered 10. It features the Single Strike subtype and is illustrated by Akira Komayama, making it a visually distinctive and sought-after card for collectors focusing on the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by its set code “swsh6-10,” the Single Strike subtype, and its regulation mark “E.” The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is part of the Chilling Reign expansion.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for tournament play is unknown. The card’s Toughness Boost ability supports Single Strike decks by increasing HP, but it cannot stack with other Toughness Boost abilities. Its Mega Punch attack offers solid damage output for three energy, balanced by a high retreat cost of 3.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition and vibrant artwork by Akira Komayama, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique ability, maintaining mint condition will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced this powerful Grass-type Single Strike Abomasnow with a unique Toughness Boost ability and solid attack power, expanding the strategic options for Single Strike decks in the Sword & Shield series.