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Swinub
HS—Triumphant 79/102 • common
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Number
- 79/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
It rubs its snout on the ground to find and dig up food. It sometimes discovers hot springs.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Swinub card numbered 79/102 was released as part of the HS—Triumphant expansion in November 2010. As the final set in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, it drew heavy inspiration from the Johto region games, emphasizing the bond between trainers and their Pokémon. This common card served as a staple of the era's competitive design, providing a low-cost, accessible water-type option that fit seamlessly into the set's thematic focus on classic, regional fauna.
The illustration was rendered by artist match, who has been a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Known for a clean, approachable style, match depicted Swinub in a snowy environment that highlights its status as an Ice and Ground-type Pokémon, even as it was classified under the water-type category in this specific expansion. The artwork captures the modest, humble character of the species, aligning with its rarity and utility for players beginning their collections during the late 2010 play cycle.
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