Swinub #79 from HS—Triumphant - Common - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Water

Swinub

#79/103 in HS—Triumphant, Common, Water, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#79/103
Rarity
Common
Type
Water
Language
English
Release date
November 3, 2010
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
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Collector Notes

Swinub

Swinub appears in the English print of HS—Triumphant, released on November 3, 2010. Swinub is a common rarity. The HS—Triumphant set contains 103 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Swinub is a Water-type Pokémon from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, featured in the HS—Triumphant set released on November 3, 2010. It has a card number of 79 and is classified as a Common rarity card. The artwork is created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, and its HP is 60. To retreat, it requires two Colorless Energy, matching its converted retreat cost of 2. Swinub is weak to Metal-type attacks, which deal double damage. Its attacks include Headbutt, a Water Energy-cost move that deals 10 damage, and Ice Ball, which uses two Colorless Energy to inflict 20 damage. The flavor text describes Swinub as rubbing its snout on the ground to locate food and occasionally discovering hot springs. This card reflects its natural behavior and habitat through its abilities and design.

It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.

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