Cubchoo (Lost Thunder 61) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cubchoo is a Common Pokémon from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 61. It has 70 HP and features Beat. This card offers a straightforward addition for collectors seeking balanced gameplay options.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Attacks:
• Secondary Chills: Can only be used if you go second and only on your first turn; paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Beat: Deals 20 damage with a cost of two Colorless energies.
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Cubchoo appears in the Lost Thunder set (sm8), numbered 61, and is classified as a Common card. It features no special abilities and includes two attacks with situational and straightforward effects.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “sm8,” number 61, and the illustrator code “0313.” The card image is available at /images/sm8/sm8-61.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Play note: “Secondary Chills” requires going second and can only be used on your first turn, making it situational.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card without special rarity or foil treatments, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant illustration and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Cubchoo appears as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a focus on status effects and simple damage output. Its flavor text adds a unique biological detail, enriching the card’s character within the set.