Swinub (Journey Together 165) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Swinub from Journey Together is an Illustration Rare, card number 165. It has 70 HP and features the attack Lunge Out. Its vivid artwork makes a delightful addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Call for Family: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench, then shuffle your deck.
• Lunge Out: Deals 10 damage.
• Flavor Text: It searches for food by digging into the ground with its snout. Even frozen ground doesn’t give it any trouble.
• Regulation Mark: I

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Journey Together set (card number 165) and is classified as an Illustration Rare. It is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “sv9-165” and the illustrator Nakamura Ippan. The card image is available at: /images/sv9/sv9-165.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its Illustration Rare quality.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set features Swinub as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with supportive bench-searching capabilities and modest damage output. The card’s Illustration Rare status makes it a visually appealing collector’s piece within the set.

Swinub (Journey Together 77) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Swinub is a Common Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card from the Journey Together set (sv9), numbered 77. It has 70 HP and two attacks—Call for Family and Lunge Out—making it a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: “It searches for food by digging into the ground with its snout. Even frozen ground doesn’t give it any trouble.”

Key Printings

The key printing of Swinub is from the Scarlet & Violet series set Journey Together, card number 77. This is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Swinub card. It can be identified by its Fighting type, card number 77, and the illustrator credit to REND. The card’s image is available at: /images/sv9/sv9-77.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

• Call for Family: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench.
• Lunge Out: Deals 10 damage for a Fighting energy cost.

It has no abilities and no special rules listed.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card, standard protective sleeves and storage binders are recommended to maintain condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the card’s artwork and integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set includes Swinub as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with practical utility in bench setup and modest damage output. It fits well into beginner decks focusing on early game development.