Swinub

The Swinub card numbered 80/162 was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled BREAKthrough, which debuted in late 2015. This set served as the introduction to the BREAK Evolution mechanic, a feature that allowed players to stack a special foil card atop a standard Pokémon to grant it additional HP and unique attacks. As a common card, this Swinub served as a functional piece of the set's broader mechanical landscape rather than a centerpiece, designed to provide players with a basic Fighting-type entry point to utilize in decks featuring its evolved forms.

The illustration for this card was created by Midori Harada, a long-standing artist in the Pokémon TCG world known for a soft, painterly aesthetic. Harada chose to depict the Ice-type Pokémon in a simple, stationary pose that emphasizes its round, rustic design. The artwork captures the creature's characteristic snout and thick fur, fitting neatly into the visual identity of the XY-series era, which generally prioritized clean, approachable character portraits. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a standard utility piece, prized more by players looking for deck consistency than by collectors seeking high-value rarities.