Cubchoo, Darkness Ablaze 048/189, common

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Cubchoo

Darkness Ablaze 048/189 • common

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 048/189
Rarity: Common
Released: 2020
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.09
Artist: Saya Tsuruta

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$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.03 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Cubchoo made its debut in the fifth generation of Pokémon, famously defined by the signature snot bubble that fluctuates based on the creature's health. This card from the Darkness Ablaze expansion captures the Pokémon in its classic Water-type form, serving as a charming addition for collectors who enjoy documenting the early stages of evolution lines.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyChop10

Cost: water energy colorless energyIcicle30

Weaknessmetal energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

When this Pokémon is in good health, its snot becomes thicker and stickier. It will smear its snot on anyone it doesn't like.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cubchoo, a fan-favorite Ice-type Pokémon, made its debut in the fifth generation of the franchise. This specific card, numbered 048/189, was released in the 2020 expansion 'Darkness Ablaze' for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set was designed to introduce Pokémon VMAX to the English format, following the success of the Japanese 'Infinity Zone' set, and it remains a notable entry in the Sword & Shield series for its focus on powerful evolution mechanics.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, a prolific artist known for his distinctive, expressive, and slightly surreal painterly style. By prioritizing texture and whimsical positioning over hyper-realistic rendering, Komiya brings a unique charm to the chilly Cubchoo. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard common entry, valued primarily by players looking to complete their set or collectors who favor Komiya’s long-standing, recognizable aesthetic within the TCG ecosystem.

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About

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